Playgrounds
21 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Greenwood Park0.5 mi from downtown
- Delthorne Park0.8 mi from downtown
- Charles H Wilson Park1.1 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Torrance with kids
5 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Torrance, 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.
Indoor fun
Places to go when it’s too hot, cold or wet outside.
- Antique AtticAntiques & vintage
- Cardzilla CollectiblesCollectibles & hobby shop
- FreighthouseAntiques & vintage
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Katy Geissert Civic Center Library3301 Torrance Blvd.
- Torrance Superior Court825 Maple Ave.
- Henderson Branch Library4805 Emerald St.
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Whittier Narrows Dam21 mi northeast
- Brea Dam24 mi east
- Sepulveda Dam24 mi north
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Whittier Narrows Dam21 mi northeast
- Sepulveda Dam24 mi north
- Fullerton Dam27 mi east
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Torrance with kids?
Playgrounds (21), Indoor fun (13), Libraries (6), Picnic spots (16), Wildlife and nature (19). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Torrance 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 Torrance when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.