Playgrounds
12 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Heritage Park0.4 mi from downtown
- Heritage Park Play Island0.4 mi from downtown
- Don Knabe Community Regional Park0.6 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Cerritos with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Cerritos, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Cerritos Library18025 Bloomfield Ave.
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Brea Dam8 mi east
- Fullerton Dam11 mi east
- Whittier Narrows Dam12 mi north
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Fullerton Dam11 mi east
- Whittier Narrows Dam12 mi north
- Carbon Canyon Dam13 mi east
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Cerritos with kids?
Playgrounds (12), Libraries (1), Picnic spots (13), Wildlife and nature (20). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Cerritos for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in Cerritos when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.