Playgrounds
10 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Michigan Park0.2 mi from downtown
- William Penn Park0.6 mi from downtown
- Kennedy Park0.7 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Whittier with kids
6 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Whittier, 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.
- Whittier Public Library7344 S. Washington Ave.
- Transit Depot7333 Greenleaf Avenue
- Whittwood Branch Library10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave.
Toy shops
4 local toy shops in Whittier.
- Playdays CollectiblesWhittier
- Prime Time CollectiblesWhittier
- The Wishing WellWhittier
Bookstores
3 local bookstores in Whittier.
- Ebenezer Christian StoresWhittier
- Friends of the Whittier Public LibraryWhittier
- Rio Hondo BookstoreWhittier
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Whittier Narrows Dam5 mi north
- Brea Dam8 mi southeast
- Fullerton Dam9 mi southeast
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Whittier Narrows Dam5 mi north
- Fullerton Dam9 mi southeast
- Carbon Canyon Dam11 mi east
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Whittier with kids?
Playgrounds (10), Libraries (3), Toy shops (4), Bookstores (3), Picnic spots (13), Wildlife and nature (21). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Whittier 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 Whittier when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.