Playgrounds
4 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Renette Park0.8 mi from downtown
- Wells Park1.2 mi from downtown
- Bostonia Park2 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in El Cajon with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around El Cajon, 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.
- El Cajon Library201 E. Douglas Ave
- Fletcher Hills Library576 Garfield Ave.
- Rancho San Diego Library11555 Via Rancho San Diego
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Cleveland National Forest19 mi east
- Corral Canyon Campground23 mi east
- Bobcat Meadow Campground24 mi east
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge14 mi southwest
- Otay Mountain Wilderness16 mi southeast
- Cabrillo National Monument18 mi southwest
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in El Cajon with kids?
Playgrounds (4), Libraries (3), Picnic spots (11), Wildlife and nature (20). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in El Cajon 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 El Cajon when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.