Adobe and gardens at Pío Pico State Historic Park in neighboring Whittier, near Pico Rivera

Family

Things to do in Pico Rivera with kids

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

Family-friendly ideas around Pico Rivera, 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.

  • Pico Rivera Library9001 Mines Ave.
  • Rivera Library7828 S. Serapis Ave.
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Picnic spots

Day-use areas for a family picnic.

  • Whittier Narrows Dam4 mi northeast
  • Angeles National Forest12 mi north
  • Brea Dam12 mi southeast
See all 13 →

Wildlife and nature

Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.

  • Whittier Narrows Dam4 mi northeast
  • Angeles National Forest12 mi north
  • Santa Fe Dam12 mi northeast
See all 21 →

Around town

Pico Rivera City Hall, California
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Front of El Rancho High School, Pico Rivera, California
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An inside view of the Rivera Library, Pico Rivera
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Get a feel for the city

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Questions

What is there to do in Pico Rivera with kids?

Libraries (2), Picnic spots (13), Wildlife and nature (21). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.

What can kids do in Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera 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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