Playgrounds
7 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Gibbel Park1.6 mi from downtown
- Mary Henley Park1.8 mi from downtown
- Cawston Community Park2.5 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Hemet with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Hemet, 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.
- Hemet Public Library300 E. Latham Ave
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Boulder Basin14 mi northeast
- Black Mountain (San Bernardino)15 mi northeast
- Palms to Pines Scenic Byway33 mi east
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Boulder Basin14 mi northeast
- Falcon Group29 mi west
- San Bernardino National Forest29 mi northwest
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Hemet with kids?
Playgrounds (7), Libraries (1), Picnic spots (10), Wildlife and nature (23). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Hemet 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 Hemet when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.