Inland Empire family guide

Things to Do in Menifee with Kids

Menifee is one of the Inland Empire's fast-growing family suburbs, and weekends revolve around its big, well-kept parks — the courts and ball fields of Wheatfield, the climbing-wall playground at La Ladera, and the skate park at Audie Murphy Ranch. Diamond Valley Lake's marina and trails are a short drive for a bigger adventure.

Curated by Punita Patel

Reviewed & updated June 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.

💡 Local tip: The nearest full waterpark (DropZone) is just up the road in Perris. Inland summers are hot — the Sun City library is a free, air-conditioned midday reset when the parks get too warm.

Things to do in Menifee

Parks & Hiking

Wheatfield Park

This big Valley-Wide park is a local go-to with ball fields, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, horseshoe pits and shaded play areas. There's plenty of picnic space, so pack a lunch and let the kids burn energy. Restrooms on site make a full afternoon easy.

Free

Parks & Hiking

La Ladera Park

An 8.7-acre neighborhood park with a modern playground featuring climbing walls, slides and toddler-friendly zones over soft rubber flooring, plus a basketball court, tennis, four lighted pickleball courts and a fitness jogging path. Covered picnic tables with BBQ grills make it easy to stay for a cookout.

Free

Parks & Hiking

Audie Murphy Ranch Sports Park

This 11-acre park off Newport Road packs in a skate park, lighted basketball court, ball fields, a leisure playground and a walking path with fitness equipment. Three lighted picnic shelters mean shade is easy to find on a hot Inland Empire afternoon — great when you want skating and playground time in one stop.

Free

Museums & Learning

Sun City Library

Part of the Riverside County Library System, this branch is a cool, free indoor escape when the valley heat climbs. Check the calendar before you go, since story times and kids' programs run throughout the week. Sign up for a card on the spot for books to take home.

Free

Parks & Hiking

Diamond Valley Lake Marina

A short drive toward Hemet gets you to one of the region's biggest reservoirs, with a marina, boat and kayak rentals, and the scenic Lakeview Trail for family hikes and biking. The panoramic water-and-valley views are worth the trip. Go early in summer to beat the heat and catch calm morning water.

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