Playgrounds
7 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Arceo Park0.7 mi from downtown
- Rio Vista Veterans Memorial Park0.9 mi from downtown
- Zamora Park0.9 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in El Monte with kids
5 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around El Monte, 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.
- El Monte Library3224 Tyler Ave.
- Norwood Library4550 North Peck Rd.
- South El Monte Library1430 N. Central Ave.
Toy shops
4 local toy shops in El Monte.
- Trendinghi OutletEl Monte
- MS TEDDY BEAR INCEl Monte
- EknightmediaEl Monte
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Whittier Narrows Dam3 mi southwest
- Santa Fe Dam4 mi northeast
- Angeles National Forest5 mi north
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Whittier Narrows Dam3 mi southwest
- Santa Fe Dam4 mi northeast
- Angeles National Forest5 mi north
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in El Monte with kids?
Playgrounds (7), Libraries (3), Toy shops (4), Picnic spots (13), Wildlife and nature (21). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in El Monte 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 El Monte when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.