Playgrounds
21 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Lookout Park1.2 mi from downtown
- Foxboro Park1.3 mi from downtown
- Terrace Park1.6 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Richardson with kids
5 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Richardson, 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.
Indoor fun
Places to go when it’s too hot, cold or wet outside.
- Hi End Theater & AudioHome theater and audio showroom
- Backdoor ComedyComedy club
- Richardson Theatre CentreTheatre venue
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Richardson Public Library900 Civic Center Dr
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Lavon Lake14 mi east
- Lewisville Lake19 mi west
- Grapevine Lake20 mi west
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Lavon Lake14 mi east
- Lewisville Lake19 mi west
- Grapevine Lake20 mi west
Get a feel for the city
THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
Richardson from Above
Drone views of UT Dallas, CityLine, Breckinridge Park, Spring Creek Nature Area and more. A film shared by Severance Skies.
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A WALK AROUND TOWN
Spring Walk in Point North Park
A short walk around Point North Park on a windy spring day. A film shared by made to xplore.
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What is there to do in Richardson with kids?
Playgrounds (21), Indoor fun (8), Libraries (1), Picnic spots (29), Wildlife and nature (27). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Richardson 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 Richardson when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.