Kids' birthday parties in Los Angeles can be limitless, with an overwhelming amount of places to choose from. Luckily, our near-perfect climate allows kids' birthday parties to take place outdoors any time of year!

From rustic to scenic to unique playgrounds, LA's bounty of incredible parks in LA can be ideal locations for kids' birthday parties. And the best part is that you won't have to scrub sticky residue off your floors and windows after the party ends. Read on for some of our favorite party parks, with all the details you need about popular first-come, first-served spots and where you can make reservations (and even set up a bounce house).

Now all you need is to order one of LA's best birthday cakes for kids and hire an incredible party entertainer, and your work is done... for now. When it's time to start party planning for the next birthday, check out our Birthday Parties Ideas Guide for Los Angeles Kids. 

You know what else a birthday needs? Gifts! Get tried-and-tested favorite gift suggestions the Best First Birthday Gifts, and more in our Guide to Top Toys and Gear for Kids.

Treat yourself (and your kids) to LA's best ice cream. There are tons of places to choose a scoop! Like Hollywood stars, some ice cream shops are more famous than others, and Angelenos have strong opinions on which boulevards and freeways to cross for that perfect ice cream cone.  

Connoisseurs of the creamery have been slinging LA's best ice cream and frozen treats all over the county (and into Orange County, too), from classic scoops to creative flavors to the swirliest, smoothest soft serve and refreshing paletas. With a world-class restaurant scene, and beautiful weather year-round, you don't have to save ice cream for those special occasions like birthdays, road trips, after sports games, or even summer, for that matter. But what's a better ending to a summer evening than an ice cream cone? 

If sweet treats are on the mind, don't miss out on the most insane, over-the-top LA desserts, the coolest spots for fro-yo, and even more for sweet tooth cravings in our Restaurants Guide for Los Angeles and Orange County Families. 

There are so many things to do in Ventura with kids; there are family-friendly activities and entertainment as far as the coastline stretches. Ventura has remained refreshingly authentic with a small selection of places to eat, beaches framed by privately owned houses, grassy parks, and tasteful walkways. Pile the kids in the car, and head up the 101 to this happy little spot—you won't regret it.

Looking for more day trips from LA? Keep driving up the coast to check out Santa Barbara, or browse our ultimate beach guide to find plenty of sandy spots for your family.