Old Town Clovis along Pollasky Avenue at golden hour

Family

Things to do in Clovis with kids

4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.

Family-friendly ideas around Clovis, 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.

Playgrounds

17 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.

  • Treasure Ingmire Park0.3 mi from downtown
  • Sierra Bicentennial Park0.8 mi from downtown
  • Letterman Park0.8 mi from downtown
See all 17 →

Libraries

Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.

  • Clovis Regional Library1155 Fifth St.
See all 1 →

Picnic spots

Day-use areas for a family picnic.

  • Millerton Lake12 mi north
  • San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation Management Area20 mi northeast
  • Pine Flat Lake21 mi east
See all 14 →

Wildlife and nature

Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.

  • Millerton Lake12 mi north
  • Aholul Group Campground20 mi northeast
  • San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation Management Area20 mi northeast
See all 26 →

Around town

Fresno Basin S, Clovis
Fresno Basin SNweil · CC BY-SA 4.0
Old Town Clovis, California, Pollasky Ave, 2026
Old Town Clovis, California, Pollasky Ave, 2026Aaron T Harris · CC BY-SA 4.0
Clovis Old Town Museum
Clovis Old Town MuseumAaron T Harris · CC BY-SA 4.0

Get a feel for the city

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Questions

What is there to do in Clovis with kids?

Playgrounds (17), Libraries (1), Picnic spots (14), Wildlife and nature (26). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.

What can kids do in Clovis 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 Clovis when it rains or it’s hot?

Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.

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