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Things to do with kids in Boulder

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 15 places

Things to do with kids in Boulder — a working list of 15 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Boulder. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

Fall break and early-season rain shift families toward the indoor picks on this list fast. The first wet weekend of the month is the busiest — go right at opening, and check school-holiday weeks before you drive across town.

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  1. 01

    Chautauqua Park

    4.8 (5,439)900 Baseline Rd &, 9th St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA

    A well-rated park in Boulder.

  2. 02

    Eldorado Canyon State Park

    4.8 (4,115)9 Kneale Rd, Eldorado Springs, CO 80025, USA

    A well-rated state park in Boulder.

  3. 03

    Boulder Reservoir

    4.1 (495)5565 N 51st St 5275 Reservoir Rd, 5100 51st St, Boulder, CO 80301, USA

    A well-rated park in Boulder.

  4. 04

    Celestial Seasonings

    4.7 (1,407)4600 Sleepytime Dr, Boulder, CO 80301, USA

    A well-rated manufacturer in Boulder.

  5. 05

    Lost Gulch Overlook

    4.9 (1,717)Boulder, CO 80302, USA

    A well-rated scenic spot in Boulder.

  6. 06

    Eben G. Fine Park

    4.7 (1,939)101 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302, USA

    A well-rated park in Boulder.

  7. 07

    North Boulder Recreation Center

    4.4 (523)3170 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304, USA

    A well-rated sports activity location in Boulder.

  8. 08

    Foothills Community Park

    4.7 (672)800 Cherry Ave, Boulder, CO 80304, USA

    A well-rated park in Boulder.

  9. 09

    Waneka Lake Park

    4.7 (1,737)1600 Caria Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026, USA

    A well-rated park in Boulder.

  10. 10

    Fiske Planetarium

    4.6 (283)2414 Regent Dr, Boulder, CO 80309, USA

    A well-rated planetarium in Boulder.

  11. 11

    Mount Sanitas Trailhead

    4.8 (908)Sunshine Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80304, USA

    A well-rated hiking area in Boulder.

  12. 12

    Scott Carpenter Park

    4.6 (1,040)1505 30th St, Boulder, CO 80303, USA

    A well-rated park in Boulder.

  13. 13

    Boulder Canyon Trail

    4.7 (785)Boulder Creek Path, Boulder, CO 80302, USA

    A well-rated hiking area in Boulder.

  14. 14

    Valmont Bike Park

    4.8 (1,270)3160 Airport Rd, Boulder, CO 80301, USA

    A well-rated park in Boulder.

  15. 15

    South Mesa Trailhead

    4.8 (566)3633 Eldorado Springs Dr, Boulder, CO 80303, USA

    A well-rated hiking area in Boulder.

Common questions

How were these things to do with kids in Boulder chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Boulder, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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