Big Bear with Kids
Big Bear is an easy place to bring children: the distances are short, the lake does most of the entertaining, and an afternoon of weather is survivable.
Everything below is flagged kid-friendly in our own map data — a deliberate, per-place decision rather than a guess made from its category.
Days out
The places worth building an afternoon around — the zoo, the lake, the Village, and the mountains in the months they are not covered in snow.
Snow Summit
Lifts run all year: powder laps in winter, bike park in summer.
Big Bear Marina
Every way to be on the lake — from one dock.
Action Zipline Tours
Nine lines, 85 feet up, 35 miles an hour.
The Village
Park once. Walk everywhere.
The Village Sweet Shoppe
The Village's candy store since 1987.
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
Not a zoo, exactly. A second chance.
Bald Eagle Watch Area
Where to watch for bald eagles over the north shore.
Big Bear Lake Convention Center
Home of Oktoberfest, Maifest, and the Tuesday market.
Parks and playgrounds
Free, close to town, and the reliable answer to an hour that needs filling. Several sit right on the shoreline.
Ski Beach Park
A lakeside park for sports, picnics, and beach days.
Ski Beach — Bark Park
The off-leash dog park at Ski Beach.
Meadow Park
Sixteen acres of courts, fields, and lawn.
Meadow Park — Volleyball Court
Sand volleyball court at Meadow Park.
Meadow Park — Basketball Court
Outdoor basketball court at Meadow Park.
Big Bear BMX Park
Concrete ramps and rails on Big Bear Blvd.
Rotary Pine Knot Park
A snug park in a scenic lakeside setting.
Veteran's Park
The lakeside park honoring Big Bear's veterans.
Boulder Bay Park
Big Bear's most photographed shoreline.
Sugarloaf Park
East-side park with ball fields, courts, and a skate/bike area.
Sugarloaf — Basketball Court
Basketball court at Sugarloaf Park.
Erwin Ranch Park
The east side's big park — courts, fields, and a dog park.
Erwin Ranch — Dog Park
The off-leash dog park at Erwin Ranch.
Erwin Ranch — Basketball Courts
Basketball courts at Erwin Ranch Park.
Erwin Ranch — Pickleball Courts
Pickleball and tennis courts at Erwin Ranch.
Keep exploring
Things to Do in Big Bear
A local guide to the best things to do in Big Bear Lake — the lake, hiking, family days out, restaurants and events, each one plotted on our interactive map.
Big Bear Lake Activities
What to do on Big Bear Lake — marinas, boat rentals, fishing and shoreline parks, mapped by the local team behind The Big Bear Experience.
Big Bear Events
Events happening in Big Bear Lake — festivals, tournaments and seasonal happenings with confirmed dates, plotted on our interactive Big Bear map.