Playgrounds
25 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Colonia Park0.7 mi from downtown
- Durley Park1 mi from downtown
- Del Sol Park1.1 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Oxnard with kids
5 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Oxnard, 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.
- Channel Islands Maritime MuseumMuseum
- Open Door StudioArt gallery
- Oxnard Historic Farm ParkHistory museum
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Oxnard Public Library251 South A St.
- Colonia Branch Library1500 Camino Del Sol #26
- South Oxnard Branch Library4300 Saviers Road
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Anacapa Island17 mi southwest
- Lake Casitas18 mi northwest
- Santa Cruz Island Scorpion24 mi southwest
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Anacapa Island17 mi southwest
- Santa Cruz Island Scorpion24 mi southwest
- Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry31 mi southwest
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Oxnard with kids?
Playgrounds (25), Indoor fun (5), Libraries (4), Picnic spots (14), Wildlife and nature (21). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Oxnard 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 Oxnard when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.