Clarkston With Kids
9 stops · about 5 hours · Updated October 6, 2026
Build a day with kids in Clarkston, MI around indoor play, outdoor space, lunch and a treat. Little Roots Play Cafe gives children ages 10 and under imaginative play and sensory-friendly spaces, while parents have seating and fresh local coffee. The Fairytale Fun Place offers another indoor option, with playground slides, interactive games, fairytale pop-ins and a large on-site cafe.
For outdoor time, Bay Court Park in Independence Township has open grass, shady trees, a playground and kid-friendly hikes. Clintonwood Park brings together slides, swings, a water splash pad and paved walking paths, plus courts and a baseball field.
Choose lunch around the menu: pizza at Crispelli’s, Detroit deep dish or stuffed pizza at Krave Pizzeria, or sandwiches and soups at Brioni Cafe & Deli. Crispelli’s and Brioni both provide children’s menus and high chairs; Krave offers gluten-free crust and dairy-free vegan cheese.
Finish with a design-your-own ice cream creation at Cold Stone Creamery. For a planned cake-pop or custom-cake treat, arrange an appointment with Clo’s Cakery, which also offers curbside pickup.
Something to do
morning
Stop 1
Little Roots Play Cafe
5.0(28)Village of Clarkston
Imaginative play and sensory-friendly spaces serve children ages 10 and under, with parent seating and fresh local coffee alongside the indoor play space.
Stop 2
The Fairytale Fun Place
4.5(220)Village of Clarkston
Playground slides, interactive games and fairytale-themed entertainment give children several ways to play, while the large on-site cafe provides a food option.
Run around outside
afternoon
Stop 3
Bay Court Park
4.7(609)Independence Township
Open grass, shady trees and picnic tables support outdoor breaks, while playground slides, swings and kid-friendly hikes give children room to explore.
Stop 4
Clintonwood Park
4.6(499)Village of Clarkston
A playground, water splash pad and paved walking paths put several children's activities alongside sports courts, picnic tables and public restrooms.
Lunch
midday
Stop 5
Crispelli's Bakery & Pizzeria - Clarkston
4.7(1162)Village of Clarkston
Pizza, vegetarian and vegan options cover several lunch choices, with a children’s menu, high chairs and indoor or outdoor seating for families.
Stop 6
Krave Pizzeria
4.7(273)Village of Clarkston
This family-operated pizzeria serves Detroit deep dish, hand-tossed rounds and stuffed pizzas, with gluten-free crust and dairy-free vegan cheese also available.
Stop 7
Brioni Cafe & Deli
4.6(396)Village of Clarkston
Deli sandwiches, soups and locally made bread anchor lunch, while a children’s menu and high chairs support meals with younger diners.
Treat
afternoon
Stop 8
Clo's Cakery
5.0(175)Village of Clarkston
Custom cakes and cake pops provide a planned treat, with appointment-only service and curbside pickup among the bakery’s ordering and collection options.
Stop 9
Cold Stone Creamery
4.7(89)Village of Clarkston
Design-your-own ice cream creations hand-mixed on a granite slab make this a customizable treat stop, with shakes, dine-in and takeout also available.
