Los Angeles family guide
Things to Do in El Segundo with Kids
Curated by Simir Shah
Reviewed & updated August 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.
El Segundo on the map
📍 Where El Segundo is
El Segundo sits in Los Angeles, Southern California. Nearest major airport: LAX (Los Angeles Intl) (~1 mi / 2 km). It's roughly 13 mi (21 km) from Downtown LA and 110 mi (177 km) from San Diego — SoCal traffic can make a drive take far longer than the distance suggests, so plan around it.
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Things to do in El Segundo
Recreation Park
The city's 18.5-acre park next to downtown, at 401 Sheldon St, with a playground, grass play area, picnic tables, BBQ grills, ball field, and basketball, tennis and pickleball courts. It sits beside downtown, so you can pair a playground stop with a walk to Main Street for lunch.
Free entry
Acacia Park
A neighborhood park in the 600 block of W. Acacia Ave, rebuilt with play equipment for ages 2–12: two shaded play structures, swings, picnic tables and a walking path. The two structures suit different ages, so toddlers and older siblings can play side by side.
Free entryKansas Park
A large neighborhood playground at Kansas St and Holly Ave with a climbing rock wall and shaded picnic benches — an easy summer-afternoon picnic stop.
Free entry
El Segundo-Wiseburn Aquatics Center
A city and school-district pool at 2240 E. Grand Ave with a 25-yard main pool and a warmer 25-yard instructional pool. Family recreation swim is limited to set windows, and the city says reservations are made at esrec.org or 310-524-2738, so book first.
Public swim: youth (3–17) $3 resident / $6 non-resident; adult $5 / $8; age 2 and under free with a paid adultFarmers markets in El Segundo
El Segundo Certified Farmers' Market
Year-round afternoon market on downtown Main Street with produce, hot food, and a small-town feel.
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El Segundo family FAQ
What are the best things to do in El Segundo with kids?
Family favorites in and around El Segundo include Recreation Park, Acacia Park, Kansas Park and El Segundo-Wiseburn Aquatics Center. Our guide lists 4 spots, sorted by distance from you with hours, prices and tips.
Are there free things to do in El Segundo?
Yes — free family spots near El Segundo include Recreation Park, Acacia Park and Kansas Park. Use the "free only" filter in the finder above to see them all.
What does the YourSoCal El Segundo guide cover?
Our El Segundo family guide includes 4 things to do and 1 farmers market — all hand-curated, locally owned, and sorted by distance from you.
Listings are curated and may change — confirm hours and details before you go.
Where to stay in El Segundo
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