Kid-Friendly Activities in Klamath Falls, Oregon

Discover the Crater Lake Zipline

The Crater Lake Zipline is designed for kids ages 5-12 in mind making it a great adventure to remember for multiple age groups. These courses are sure to challenge and wow the entire family.

Get Outside by Camping Near Klamath Falls

Camping is a memorable, unique, and fun experience for kids. Discover the Klamath Basin and surrounding attractions by camping near Klamath Falls with your family. From Crater Lake National Park to the Sky Lakes Wilderness and Fremont-Winema National Forest, there is plenty of space to find a kid-friendly campground.

Go Bowling at the Epicenter

Go bowling in Klamath Falls at the Epicenter! This is the place for family fun and indoor entertainment. Discover 32 lanes of bowling fun and the Faultline Arcade offering state-of-the-art games for all ages.

Check Out a Local Museum

It’s always great to find something fun to do with kids that also provides a learning opportunity. Klamath Falls has a rich and diverse history. Whether you are looking to spend a few hours or multiple days, the top kid-friendly museums in the area to check out are the Children’s Museum, the Collier Memorial State Logging Museum, and the Klamath County Museum.

Go Horseback Riding

Horseback riding in Klamath Falls is a great way to get outside and explore the area, not to mention a great way to try something new for kids. With miles of trails throughout the Klamath Basin and many local equestrian enthusiasts, add a horseback ride to your list on your next visit.

Get Creative at an Art Studio

A unique way to connect with your kids and try something new is through arts and crafts. Discover paint-it-yourself pottery at Next of Kiln or sign up for a painting workshop at Wild Pigments art studio. Either art studio provides a way for you and your family to get creative and thrive.

Burn Energy at a Nearby Park

A great way to burn some energy for kids is at one of the many Klamath Falls parks. Eulalona Nature Play Area, Moore Park, Wiard Park, or Steen Sports Park are all fantastic places for kids and those young at heart.

• The Eulalona Nature Play Area is one of the newest playgrounds to Klamath Falls, and is located within the Pacific Terrace neighborhood, just off Crater Lake Parkway. The play structures are made from natural elements, such as timber and natural ropes, and offer many ways that kids can interact with the landscape on slides, balance beams, a zip line, and every parent’s favorite – a sandbox.

  

• Moore Park is the largest park in the community, with two playgrounds, a marina, large open fields, a disc golf course, tennis, picnic areas, and a trail system. The playground on the upper side of the park, near the tennis courts features play structures for both 5-12 year olds and 2-4 year olds. If you’re into cycling at all, pack the bikes and check out the Moore Park Bike Skills Park, which opened in 2021.
• Wiard Park System features several neighborhood parks in the south suburbs of Klamath Falls, with the main park located along the OC&E Trail off Wiard Street. One of the best features of this park is the shade. Not only does it have a typical playground with slides and swings, it also features a splash pad during the summer, butterfly waystation, basketball, picnic spaces, and frisbee golf.
• Steen Sports Park is best known for its athletic spaces, featuring 5 soccer fields, 7 baseball/softball fields, 6 pickleball courts, a world-class skate park, indoor batting cages, two playgrounds, a fitness trail, and Mike’s Fieldhouse. The fieldhouse is home to indoor amenities, which might be the ticket for entertaining the family on days when the weather isn’t ideal. Steen can be a great place to fly a kite, with large, wide-open fields.

Check out a family-friendly trail

Klamath Falls and the surrounding offers an abundance of trails. For those looking for a shorter, easier trek that even the littlest can enjoy, consider one of the following footpaths:

• Fit Trail at Steen Sports Park: This 3.15 mile cross-country trail may be a little long for littles, we still chose to include it here, for it’s ease of access. Additionally, while the whole family might not be able to do the entire trail, it offers a number of access points for those who may need to shorten the trek, with connections to the athletic fields and parking lots at Steen Sports Park. It also features outdoor fitness structures such as balance beams, pull up bars, and a variety of other challenges along the way.
• Moore Mountain Trail System: Klamath Trails Alliance and it’s volunteers have invested heavily in the trails in the area, and Moore Mountain is quickly becoming regionally known as an easy to get to location for those that enjoy trail running, hiking, and mountain biking. Check out the trail map to be sure you find something that meets your interest and skill level. (Side note: many fitness enthusiasts find that the proximity of these trails allows them to fit in a quick mountain bike ride or trail run during their lunch hour. Where else offers the opportunity to be away from it all and back to work within an hour?)
• Geo Trail: The Geo Trail, located within a half-mile of both Sky Lakes Medical Center and Oregon Tech campuses, and only a mile and half from Pacific Terrace neighborhood, is a quick 2-mile loop that even little kids can do. Be sure to take a minute when you reach the top to enjoy the views of Klamath Lake, Campus Drive, and the Mountains surrounding.
  

Street Fairs, Outdoor Events, and Parades

We’d be remiss not to include a few seasonal community favorites when sharing all the family-friendly fun Klamath has to offer.

• Klamath Falls Farmer’s Market occurs every Saturday from June to October, and features local agricultural producers, value-added food producers, and artisans. Enjoy the close-knit, community atmosphere. The Farmer’s Market typically features live music and a variety of activities in addition to the vendor booths.
• Third Thursdays in Downtown Klamath Falls run from June to August. Each third Thursday during the summer months, Main Street is closed to auto traffic and local vendors, entertainers, community groups, and businesses open up shop in the street for the community.
• Klamath Basin Oktoberfest aligns with the German tradition each September to celebrate the local harvest and regional brewers. It is a family-friendly event with live music, great foods, and fun for the whole family.
• Snowflake Festival is annual tradition, celebrating the winter season each December. The festival features Gingerbread House Contests, Christmas light displays and the Snowflake Festival Parade in Downtown Klamath Falls. Be sure to bundle up and bring a thermos of cocoa to enjoy the parade.

No matter the age or interest of your family, everyone is sure to finds something to enjoy in Klamath Falls.