Prescott with kids
Heritage Park Zoo
1403 Heritage Park Road. Local zoological sanctuary with rescued and rehabilitated animals. Strollers welcome. Allow 90 minutes.
Watson Lake and Peavine Trail
Easy flat trail along the lake with granite to scramble. Kayak rentals seasonal. Bring snacks.
Goldwater Lake
Only nearby lake with allowed swimming in summer. Playground, picnic ramadas, easy walking trails.
Plaza and splash pad
Courthouse Plaza grass works as a free play space. The summer splash pad runs seasonally on the plaza.
Indoor backups
Prescott Public Library children's section, the YMCA pool, Sharlot Hall outdoor campus on cooler days, and Harkins Prescott Valley 14 for movies.
Frequently asked
Best kid activity?+
Heritage Park Zoo plus Watson Lake covers most ages.
Is there a splash pad?+
Yes, on the Courthouse Plaza in summer.
Where to swim with kids?+
Goldwater Lake in summer.
Kid-friendly restaurants downtown?+
Bill's Pizza, several Whiskey Row patios before evening, and most plaza-side cafes.
Stroller-friendly trails?+
Peavine Trail at Watson Lake.
Free activities?+
Plaza grass, Peavine Trail, library.
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