Southern California family guide
Things to Do in Santa Fe Springs with Kids
Curated by Simir Shah
Reviewed & updated August 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.
Santa Fe Springs on the map
📍 Where Santa Fe Springs is
Santa Fe Springs sits in Southern California. Nearest major airport: Long Beach (~10 mi / 15 km). It's roughly 12 mi (19 km) from Downtown LA and 100 mi (161 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 Santa Fe Springs
Clarke Estate
A 1919–21 country home by architect Irving Gill, an 8,000 sq ft poured-concrete house built around a central courtyard, at 10211 Pioneer Blvd. It's also a wedding venue, so check events before a weekend visit; the first-Sunday tour is the only weekend option.
Tour price not published; call (562) 863-4896
Little Lake Park
A park at 10900 Pioneer Blvd with a playground, picnic areas, ball fields and a staff-supervised free wading pool. Children under 5 must be with an adult, swimsuits are required and toys aren't allowed in the pool. Staff also run free games and crafts weekdays 3:30–4:30pm.
FreeLakeview Park
A park at 10225 Jersey Ave with a playground, wading pool, picnic areas and handball and basketball courts. The city says it opens at 3:15pm on school days, so weekday-morning visits will find it closed.
Free
Los Nietos Park
A park at 11143 Charlesworth Rd with a playground, wading pool, formal picnic areas, handball and basketball courts and ball fields. Bring swimsuits — street clothes aren't allowed in the wading pool.
Free
Santa Fe Springs Park
A quieter residential park at 10068 Cedardale Dr with a playground, barbecue grills, a formal group picnic area, horseshoe pits and handball and basketball courts. It runs a free Homework Club Mon–Fri 3:30–4:30pm during the school year with no registration.
FreeFestivals & annual events in Santa Fe Springs
What Santa Fe Springs is known for — the events locals plan the year around.
Fiestas de Octubre
A two-day city-run fall festival at Los Nietos Park, preceded by a separate gala at the Clarke Estate. One of the city's long-standing annual celebrations.
See site for admission
Seasonal & outdoors near Santa Fe Springs
The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from Santa Fe Springs.
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Santa Fe Springs family FAQ
What are the best things to do in Santa Fe Springs with kids?
Family favorites in and around Santa Fe Springs include Clarke Estate, Little Lake Park, Lakeview Park and Los Nietos 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 Santa Fe Springs?
Yes — free family spots near Santa Fe Springs include Little Lake Park, Lakeview Park, Los Nietos Park and Santa Fe Springs Park. Use the "free only" filter in the finder above to see them all.
Listings are curated and may change — confirm hours and details before you go.
Where to stay in Santa Fe Springs
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