Playgrounds
23 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- City Park0.4 mi from downtown
- Mountaire Park1.1 mi from downtown
- Sixth Street Park1.1 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Antioch with kids
5 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Antioch, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Antioch Library501 W. 18Th Street
- Prewett Library4703 Lone Tree Way
Bookstores
3 local bookstores in Antioch.
- Stained Glass Instruction & DesignAntioch
- Cosmic Slop Comics-VideoAntioch
- Reflections BookstoreAntioch
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Contra Loma Reservoir3 mi south
- Lake Solano36 mi north
- S F Bay Model Regional Visitor Center38 mi west
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- John Muir National Historic Site18 mi west
- Cosumnes River27 mi northeast
- Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge30 mi northeast
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Antioch with kids?
Playgrounds (23), Libraries (2), Bookstores (3), Picnic spots (9), Wildlife and nature (23). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Antioch for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in Antioch when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.