Playgrounds
43 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Clearview Park0.3 mi from downtown
- Shawnee Park0.8 mi from downtown
- Wagon Wheel Park1.2 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Plano with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Plano, 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.
- Plano Public Library System2501 Coit Rd
- Gladys Harrington Library1501 18Th St
- Ler Schimelpfenig Library5024 Custer Rd
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Lavon Lake12 mi east
- Lewisville Lake18 mi west
- Grapevine Lake21 mi west
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Lavon Lake12 mi east
- Lewisville Lake18 mi west
- Grapevine Lake21 mi west
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Plano with kids?
Playgrounds (43), Libraries (5), Picnic spots (28), Wildlife and nature (27). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Plano 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 Plano when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.