Things to do with kids in Jupiter: town playgrounds, a free toddler gym, library and lighthouse story times, sea turtles, wildlife and rainy-day picks.
Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. Sources: the Town of Jupiter’s park and facility listings and community calendar, the Palm Beach County Library System, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Loggerhead Marinelife Center and the Loxahatchee River Center.
Jupiter is an easy town to be a kid in. The town runs more than a dozen playgrounds, a free toddler gym and kids’ nights, and within a few miles there are sea turtles, a wildlife sanctuary, a river aquarium and a lighthouse to climb. Most of the best options are free.
Who to call
- Town programs: Jupiter Community Center, 200 Military Trail, 561-741-2400
- Jupiter Branch Library: 705 Military Trail, 561-744-2301
- Loxahatchee River Center: 561-743-7123
Playgrounds
From the town’s park listings:
| Park | Address | What’s there |
|---|---|---|
| Community Center Playground | 200 Military Trail | Handicap-accessible playground |
| Indian Creek Park (Don Schaaf Park) | 1795 Indian Creek Drive East | Modern, shaded, accessible playground; picnic shelters; jogging trail; outdoor fitness equipment |
| Jupiter Community Park | 1201 Island Way | Playground, picnic areas, restrooms, ball fields |
| Abacoa Community Park | 1501 W. Frederick Small Road | Playground, skate park, restrooms |
| Lighthouse Park | 500 Captain Armour’s Way | Playground, restrooms, shelter |
| Heights of Jupiter Park | 15215 E. Revelle Circle | Playground, picnic shelters; no restrooms |
| Old Town Hall Park | 1000 Town Hall Ave. | Shaded playground, picnic area; no restrooms |
| Jupiter Village Park | 1451 Toney Penna Drive | Playground, ball fields, restrooms |
| Maplewood Park | 1720 Toney Penna Drive | Playground, basketball, restroom |
The county beach parks at Carlin, DuBois, Coral Cove and Ocean Cay also have playgrounds; see our parks and trails guide.
Story times and toddler time
- Toddler Open Gym, Thursdays: the Jupiter Community Center opens its gym to children 0 to 4 in three free 45-minute slots between 8:15 and 11 a.m., with mats, blocks, giant building blocks, balls, trikes and things to climb. A parent must play along.
- Library story times: the Jupiter Branch Library, 705 Military Trail, runs Baby Stay & Play Storytime and Now I Know My ABCs Storytime; on Tuesday, Oct. 13, they are at 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. The branch is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
- Storytime & Crafts at the lighthouse: the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum holds an outdoor story and craft hour for pre-K and kindergarten children under its Seminole chickee, with stories about lighthouse keepers, Florida history and local wildlife. RSVP is required.
Animals and nature
- Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach: a sea turtle hospital and ocean education center with live sea turtles and exhibits. Free admission, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, 17855 Rocky Pines Road: a wildlife hospital and nature center whose trails pass habitats for native animals from eagles and panthers to bears. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., rain or shine; admission is by donation.
- Loxahatchee River Center, 805 N. U.S. Highway 1 in Burt Reynolds Park: aquariums, touch tanks and interactive exhibits that follow the river from cypress swamp to reef. Fall and spring hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday to Saturday; summer hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday.
- The skate park: the town’s Jupiter Skate Park in Abacoa Community Park has areas for beginners to advanced skaters, including a 9-foot concrete bowl.
Rainy-day picks
The library, the River Center and Loggerhead are all indoors. The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday; admission is $8 for ages 6 to 18 and free for children 5 and under, and climbers must be 48 inches tall. Busch Wildlife stays open rain or shine.
Kids’ nights and seasonal events
The town’s Kids Night at the community center, for ages 5 to 11, runs 6:30 to 9 p.m. on set Saturdays (Oct. 10, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5, 2026) with gym games, crafts, dinner and dessert; it is $20 for residents and $25 for nonresidents. The town’s holiday parties are on our Halloween, holiday lights and Easter pages, and camps on spring break and summer.
What this means for you
- Under 5: Thursday open gym and the library’s story times are free.
- Hot or wet day: Loggerhead and the River Center.
- Free outdoor ideas for the whole family: free things to do.
Frequently asked questions
Is there free indoor play for toddlers in Jupiter?
Yes. The Jupiter Community Center, 200 Military Trail, runs a free Toddler Open Gym on Thursday mornings for ages 0 to 4, in 45-minute slots between 8:15 and 11 a.m. A parent must take part.
Is Loggerhead Marinelife Center free?
Yes. The sea turtle hospital and education center at 14200 U.S. Highway 1 in Juno Beach lists free admission and hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What are the hours at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary?
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., rain or shine, with last admission at 4:15 p.m. Admission is by donation. It closes New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Which Jupiter playground is accessible?
The town lists the Community Center Playground at 200 Military Trail as handicap accessible, and Indian Creek Park’s playground as modern, shaded and accessible.
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