Playgrounds
36 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Preciados Park0.3 mi from downtown
- Linda Vista Park0.4 mi from downtown
- Oso Viejo Community Park0.6 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Mission Viejo with kids
6 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Mission Viejo, 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.
- Faux Paw Productions Artique Galleryart gallery
- LagunaART.com Galleryart gallery
- Lu Martin Galleriesart gallery
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Mission Viejo Library100 Civic Center
Bookstores
4 local bookstores in Mission Viejo.
- Bargain Book WorldMission Viejo
- Awakenings CenterMission Viejo
- Barnes & NobleMission Viejo
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Prado Dam20 mi north
- Carbon Canyon Dam24 mi northwest
- Brea Dam25 mi northwest
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Falcon Group12 mi east
- Prado Dam20 mi north
- Carbon Canyon Dam24 mi northwest
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Mission Viejo with kids?
Playgrounds (36), Indoor fun (10), Libraries (1), Bookstores (4), Picnic spots (12), Wildlife and nature (20). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Mission Viejo 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 Mission Viejo when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.