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Things to Do in Stanton with Kids

Little Stanton punches above its weight for young families, headlined by Adventure City — 'the little theme park made just for kids,' where a family of four gets in for about the price of one big-park ticket. Back that with the splash pads at Stanton Central and the fully-fenced Harry Dotson Park, plus the food-hall buzz of Rodeo 39.

Curated by Simir Shah

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

Stanton on the map

📍 Where Stanton is

Stanton sits in Southern California. Nearest major airport: Long Beach (~9 mi / 14 km). It's roughly 23 mi (37 km) from Downtown LA and 89 mi (143 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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💡 Local tip: Adventure City is scaled for toddlers-to-tweens, so it's a low-stress first 'theme park.' The park splash pads run noon–5pm Memorial Day through Labor Day — bring towels.

Things to do in Stanton

Parks & Hiking

Stanton Central Park

This 12-acre flagship park is a whole day out: playgrounds, a skate park, tennis and basketball courts and sports fields. The summer splash pad (noon–5pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day) is the big draw, so bring towels and a lunch. Arrive earlier on hot weekends when the water play area fills fast.

Free
Arts & Culture

Rodeo 39 Public Market

An open-air food hall and market just off the 22 where each family member can chase a different craving, from tacos to boba to ice cream, plus retail shops and frequent weekend events. Come hungry and let the kids graze their way across the vendors.

Free entry; food varies
Parks & Hiking

Harry M. Dotson Park

A fully-enclosed neighborhood park, which means little ones can run free without a parent's constant worry about a wandering escape. Two sets of play equipment, a shaded picnic shelter and a seasonal splash pad make it a low-key alternative to busier Central Park — a favorite for birthday parties.

Free
Parks & Hiking

Hollenbeck Park

A 10-acre green space with playgrounds, an outdoor exercise course and a walking path that loops the grounds — roomy enough to spread a blanket and let kids burn energy while parents get a lap in. A quiet, free pick for an easy afternoon close to home.

Free
Parks & Hiking

Stanton Park

This 5.5-acre neighborhood park on Cedar St pairs a kids' playground with an outdoor fitness court so the whole family can move together — a simple, no-cost stop for a morning play session or an after-dinner stroll.

Free

Seasonal & outdoors near Stanton

The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from Stanton.

Toddler spot · 1 miStanton Central ParkDog-friendly · 2 miThe Dog Pawrk Brewing CompanySplash pad · 3 miSigler Park Splash PadChristmas lights · 3 miKnott's Merry FarmJuly 4th fireworks · 3 miKnott's Berry Farm July 4th FireworksBirthday venue · 3 miJohn's Incredible PizzaPhoto spot · 10 miHuntington Beach PierPumpkin patch · 10 miPa's Pumpkin Patch

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Stanton family FAQ

What are the best things to do in Stanton with kids?

Family favorites in and around Stanton include Stanton Central Park, Rodeo 39 Public Market, Harry M. Dotson Park and Hollenbeck 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 Stanton?

Yes — free family spots near Stanton include Stanton Central Park, Rodeo 39 Public Market, Harry M. Dotson Park and Hollenbeck 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.

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