Playgrounds
3 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Dan Kunkel Park0.4 mi from downtown
- Lemon Grove Park1 mi from downtown
- Berry Street Park1.1 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Lemon Grove with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Lemon Grove, 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.
- Lemon Grove Library3001 School Lane
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Cleveland National Forest23 mi east
- Corral Canyon Campground27 mi east
- Bobcat Meadow Campground28 mi east
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge8 mi southwest
- Cabrillo National Monument13 mi west
- Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve13 mi southwest
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Lemon Grove with kids?
Playgrounds (3), Libraries (1), Picnic spots (12), Wildlife and nature (19). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.