Top Amarillo Kid Spots to Beat the Heat

Amarillo gets hot in the summer, staying in the 90s and 100s. The pavement gets hot enough to cook an egg, and you could probably bake cookies in your car during the day. That is the heat that no one wants to be out in. If you have kids, you want them to get out of the house and have some fun, but not cook to a crisp.

The Amarillo sun is beating down, and the kids are bouncing off the walls. They are on your last nerve, and you're at wits' end. How does a parent keep their kids active and moving without subjecting them to the intense heat of the summer?

Where Can Kids Cool Off in Amarillo?

You need a place where the kids can let off a little steam but stay out of the sun and cool at the same time. What if there are places in Amarillo where the kids could bounce and climb and wear themselves out, without getting heat stroke?

Best Places in Amarillo for the Kids In the Summer Heat

It gets hot in Amarillo during the summer, and the kids still want to have fun, but not in the hot sun. Here are some great choices for fun out of the sun.

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Free or Budget-Friendly Options in Amarillo for Families

If you're on a tight budget, some of these places might not work for you, but luckily, there are a few places included in the gallery that don't cost, like the Amarillo Museum of Art or the Paramount playground, unless you book a private event. If you must be outside, one great way to cool off in Amarillo is the many splash pads around the city, and they are free.

Share Your Favorite Cool-Down Spot in Amarillo

Get out and have some fun this summer without sizzling in the hot summer sun. If you have some great ideas on where to take the kids to keep them out of the heat, you can always drop us an Email or drop us a message inside our app.