Playgrounds
7 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Gluck Park0.7 mi from downtown
- Gill Creek Park1 mi from downtown
- De Veaux Woods State Park1.9 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Niagara Falls with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Niagara Falls, 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.
- Niagara Falls Public Library1425 Main Street
- Niagara Falls Public Library - Lasalle Branch8728 Buffalo Avenue
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area64 mi southeast
- Almond Lake85 mi southeast
- Allegheny Reservoir87 mi south
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge32 mi east
- Willow Bay77 mi south
- Almond Lake85 mi southeast
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Niagara Falls with kids?
Playgrounds (7), Libraries (2), Picnic spots (17), Wildlife and nature (22). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.