Playgrounds
40 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Fir Grove Park0.5 mi from downtown
- Eichler Park0.6 mi from downtown
- Elsie Stuhr Center Park0.6 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Beaverton with kids
6 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Beaverton, 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.
- Forager VintageVintage shop
- Tammie's HobbiesHobby shop
- The Book CornerBookstore
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Beaverton City Library12375 Sw 5Th St
- Aloha Community Library17455 Sw Farmington Rd, Suite 26A
- Beaverton City Library At Murray Scholls11200 Sw Murray Scholls Pl, Ste 102
Bakeries
4 local bakeries in Beaverton.
- Cake ItBeaverton
- Hold The Wheat - BeavertonBeaverton
- Mama's Artisan SweetsBeaverton
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Henry Hagg Lake20 mi west
- Molalla32 mi southeast
- Dovre Recreation Site34 mi west
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge7 mi south
- Fort Vancouver National Historic Site12 mi northeast
- Henry Hagg Lake20 mi west
Get a feel for the city
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Forest Walk in Tualatin Hills Nature Park
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A WALK AROUND TOWN
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Beaverton, Oregon (Old Town, Parks) 4k60 Walking Tour Binaural Audio. A film shared by 4K Nature and City Walks.
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What is there to do in Beaverton with kids?
Playgrounds (40), Indoor fun (9), Libraries (3), Bakeries (4), Picnic spots (11), Wildlife and nature (26). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Beaverton 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 Beaverton when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.