Los Angeles family guide
Things to Do in Paramount with Kids
Curated by Simir Shah
Reviewed & updated August 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.
Paramount on the map
📍 Where Paramount is
Paramount sits in Los Angeles, Southern California. Nearest major airport: Long Beach (~9 mi / 14 km). It's roughly 8 mi (13 km) from Downtown LA and 103 mi (167 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 Paramount
Paramount Park & Pool
A city park at 14400 Paramount Blvd with two playgrounds, a pool, a gym, picnic shelters and BBQs, soccer fields and a ½-mile walking path with exercise stations. Picnic shelter rentals are for Paramount residents.
Park is free. Summer rec swim was $5 adults / $3 kidsProgress Park
A park at 15500 Downey Ave with two playgrounds, two community centers, a ½-mile walking path with exercise stations, lighted ball diamonds, basketball courts, picnic and BBQ areas and restrooms. Dogs are permitted except in posted areas.
Free
Ralph C. Dills Park
A renovated park at 6500 San Juan St with a 1.2-mile nature trail, a 0.2-mile track, exercise stations, playground equipment, community gardens and orchards, and restrooms. The south field is passive (no organized sports), so it suits picnics and biking.
FreeSpane Park
A park at 14400 Gundry Ave with playground equipment, a pond, a lighted basketball court, a multipurpose field and restrooms. It has a quarter-mile walking path, and picnic shelters can be reserved.
FreeOrange Avenue Splash Pad
A city splash pad at 14618 Orange Ave. There's no on-site parking, only limited street parking, so arrive early on hot days.
No admission fee listed by the city (call (562) 220-2121 to confirm)Festivals & annual events in Paramount
What Paramount is known for — the events locals plan the year around.
Paramount Heritage Festival
An evening street festival on a closed stretch of Paramount Boulevard, run by the city's Community Services Office.
The 9th annual (Aug 1, 2026) has passed; no 2027 date posted
Local restaurants in Paramount
Cafe Corleone Italian Restaurant
Italian restaurant at 15337 Paramount Blvd with handmade pizzas (homemade sauce, daily-made dough, whole-milk mozzarella), pastas, chicken and seafood entrees, and homemade tiramisu and cannoli. Pickup and delivery available.
Alas Kitchen & Bar
Seafood-focused (mariscos) kitchen and bar at 15516 Paramount Blvd, Suite B, open 7 days. Takeout by phone at (562) 633-1348.
Seasonal & outdoors near Paramount
The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from Paramount.
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Paramount family FAQ
What are the best things to do in Paramount with kids?
Family favorites in and around Paramount include Paramount Park & Pool, Progress Park, Ralph C. Dills Park and Spane Park, and more. Our guide lists 5 spots, sorted by distance from you with hours, prices and tips.
Are there free things to do in Paramount?
Yes — free family spots near Paramount include Progress Park, Ralph C. Dills Park, Spane Park and Orange Avenue Splash Pad. Use the "free only" filter in the finder above to see them all.
Where can families eat in Paramount?
Local, family-friendly spots in Paramount include Cafe Corleone Italian Restaurant and Alas Kitchen & Bar — independent, SoCal-only eateries, never national chains.
What does the YourSoCal Paramount guide cover?
Our Paramount family guide includes 5 things to do and 2 local eats — 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 Paramount
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