5 Great Places to Take Toddlers in Pomona, CA
A practical local guide to toddler-friendly parks, museums, and family activities in Pomona, CA.
Pomona is a working-class city in the eastern San Gabriel Valley with a few genuinely distinctive options for families with toddlers — including a university farm that's one of the most underrated free family spots in LA County.
W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center
3801 W. Temple Ave., Pomona, CA 91768
The Cal Poly Pomona campus has a free Arabian horse center with weekend shows (free, ticketed in advance) where toddlers can watch horses up close. The broader Cal Poly Pomona Farm Store and animal exhibits are also free to visit during operating hours. One of the most distinctive free family experiences in the eastern San Gabriel Valley.
Cal Poly Pomona Botanic Garden
3801 W. Temple Ave., Pomona, CA 91768
A free botanic garden on the Cal Poly campus with walking paths through native California plants, a succulent garden, and quiet green spaces. Free admission. Open daily during daylight hours. The flat, paved main paths are stroller-accessible.
Ganesha Park
1575 N. White Ave., Pomona, CA 91767
Pomona's main regional park with playgrounds, a swimming pool complex (seasonal, admission required), picnic areas, and open fields. Free to access the park itself. One of the most complete free outdoor parks in Pomona for families with young children.
Lincoln Park
485 E. Alvarado St., Pomona, CA 91767
A historic city park in downtown Pomona with a playground, picnic areas, and open lawns. Free to access. A convenient option for families in central Pomona.
Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park
800 N. Archibald Ave., Ontario, CA 91764
About 10 minutes from central Pomona, Cucamonga-Guasti has seasonal swim lakes, playgrounds, and fishing. Entry fees apply. The closest regional water park option for Pomona families during the summer months.