Top 20 Places to Take Kids in and around the San Fernando Valley
The Valley's most popular places to take kids in 2026
Each summer, thousands of local parents, grandparents, and caregivers weigh in on their favorite local places to take kids. This page is where we showcase the 2026 list of winners for the Valley. (Click here for the full list of nominees.)
Of course, there are literally hundreds of wonderful places to take your kids in our area, not just this year's winners! Get great ideas here! After you check out the list, make sure to find great things to do on our packed daily calendar, sign up for our free weekly e-newsletter, and visit our Everything That's Free page for lots more ideas.
2026 Top 20 Places to Take Kids
San Fernando Valley
| Top 20 Ranking | Category Winners |
| 1. Griffith Park 2. Kidspace Children's Museum 3. Los Angeles Zoo 4. APEX for Kids: Active Play Experience for Kids 5. Descanso Gardens 6. Getty Center 7. La Brea Tar Pits and Museum 8. Sherman Oaks Castle Park 9. Underwood Family Farms 10. Universal Studios Hollywood 11. Wildlife Learning Center 12. California Science Center 13. "My local library" 14. Moonlight Rollerway 15. Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden 16. Six Flags Magic Mountain 17. Verdigo Boulders 18. Burbank Community YMCA 19. Suiho-En: The Japanese Garden 20. O'Melveny Park |
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