Playgrounds
4 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Mountain Trails Park1 mi from downtown
- Soroptimist Park1.4 mi from downtown
- Baker Park2.1 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Whitefish with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Whitefish, 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.
- Whitefish Community Library9 Spokane Avenue
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Hungry Horse Reservoir17 mi southeast
- Fish Creek Campground18 mi northeast
- Ashley Lake South Campground19 mi southwest
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Tally Lake Campground11 mi west
- Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, MT)14 mi northeast
- Star Meadows Guard Station17 mi west
Get a feel for the city
THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
Favorite Things to do in Whitefish, MT
A Whitefish-area travel Short shared by javbrod, including a side trip to Glacier National Park. The park is outside Whitefish.
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THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
White Fish Alpine Slide White Fish Resort Montana
A recorded alpine-slide visit at Whitefish Mountain Resort, shared by Best Life Adventure Channel. Check seasonal operation directly with the resort.
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What is there to do in Whitefish with kids?
Playgrounds (4), Libraries (1), Picnic spots (13), Wildlife and nature (30). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Whitefish 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 Whitefish when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.