Kidspace Children's Museum

About

This museum with an expansive outdoor play area features hands-on arts & science exhibits.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.6 out of 5 across 3,125 Google reviews.

Mind the closed day: Monday. Parking is the easy part: a free lot and free street parking. And if it does not suit, 14 more playgrounds in Los Angeles are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other playgrounds in Los Angeles.

What works

Consistently well reviewed
4.6 stars held across 3,125 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
A genuine local landmark
3,125 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.
Works with kids
Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.
Restrooms on site
The difference between an hour here and a whole afternoon, especially with a group.
Free parking
A free lot and free street parking — one less thing to pay for.

Worth knowing first

Closed Monday
Check the hours panel before you set out — a single closed day is easy to miss.
Popular enough to be busy
3,125 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.
A narrow window to fit it in
Open 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM and no longer — it has to land inside the working day.

Planning a visit

General guidance for playgrounds, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Play equipment, plus the benches that make it survivable for the adults.

A good fit for families with young kids.

When to go

After school and weekend mornings are peak chaos. Mid-morning on a weekday is close to empty. The gates are open 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

What to bring

Water and snacks
Sunscreen
Wipes

Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Amenities

Family Friendly

Restrooms

Parking Available

Featured in

#6 in Best Playgrounds in Los Angeles, CA

Common questions about Kidspace Children's Museum

What is Kidspace Children's Museum?

This museum with an expansive outdoor play area features hands-on arts & science exhibits. It is a playground in Los Angeles, CA, at 480 N Arroyo Blvd.

Are there restrooms at Kidspace Children's Museum?

Yes, restrooms are available at Kidspace Children's Museum.

Is there parking at Kidspace Children's Museum?

Parking options here include a free lot and free street parking.

What else is nearby?

Los Angeles has 14 other playgrounds listed on AllParx, including Aidan's Place at Westwood Recreation Center, Annenberg Community Beach House and Coldwater Canyon Park.