Playgrounds
15 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Linear Park Playground at 2nd Street0.2 mi from downtown
- Linear Park Playground at 5th Street0.5 mi from downtown
- Mankas Park0.8 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Fairfield with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Fairfield, 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.
- Solano County Law Library600 Union Ave.
- Fairfield Civic Center Library1150 Kentucky St.
- Fairfield Cordelia Library5050 Business Center Dr.
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Lake Solano16 mi north
- Lake Berryessa18 mi north
- Contra Loma Reservoir23 mi southeast
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Lake Solano16 mi north
- Lake Berryessa18 mi north
- John Muir National Historic Site19 mi south
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Fairfield with kids?
Playgrounds (15), Libraries (3), Picnic spots (9), Wildlife and nature (21). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Fairfield 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 Fairfield when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.