Playgrounds
26 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Las Palmas Park0.4 mi from downtown
- Washington Park0.5 mi from downtown
- Greenwood Manor Park0.8 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Sunnyvale with kids
5 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Sunnyvale, 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.
- Sunnyvale Public Library665 W. Olive Ave.
Bookstores
4 local bookstores in Sunnyvale.
- Leigh's Favorite BooksSunnyvale
- BookasaurusSunnyvale
- Seoul Books & Leeoh GallerySunnyvale
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- S F Bay Model Regional Visitor Center40 mi northwest
- Kirby Cove Campground41 mi northwest
- Contra Loma Reservoir43 mi north
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge11 mi north
- Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK)37 mi northwest
- Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary38 mi northwest
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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Exploring Downtown Sunnyvale with my fiancé’s cousin 🤗
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THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
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What is there to do in Sunnyvale with kids?
Playgrounds (26), Libraries (1), Bookstores (4), Picnic spots (10), Wildlife and nature (23). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.