Page, AZ - 7 Toddler Friendly Activities

Page, AZ is a vibrant desert town that is a great home base for families looking to explore some of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the Southwest. Located near the shores of Lake Powell and surrounded by striking red rock formations, Page offers outdoor adventure, stunning landscapes, and family-friendly fun. If you are traveling with toddlers, this town makes it easy to balance sightseeing with downtime. Here are 7 toddler friendly activities that we recommend!

Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend is famous for its incredible views of the Colorado River, which curves around a massive rock formation, creating a horseshoe-shaped bend. Fortunately you can enjoy this view without a long, strenuous hike. The sight of the deep blue river against the red rock cliffs even caught our toddlers attention.

The viewpoint is about 1.5 miles round trip from the parking lot. In our opinion, this could be accomplished with a more off-road stroller, but we appreciated having our hiking carrier. Be prepared for some hand-holding once you approach the edge as not every location is guarded by rail. This hike is HOT, even when we went in early June so do it early, wear sunscreen, and drink lots of water. Oh, and don’t let your toddler hike in their layered synthetic unicorn dress no matter how much they insist - our daughter was so overheated. 🤪

Antelope Canyon

This is a mesmerizing slot canyon with towering, wavy walls of red/orange sandstone that create a magical atmosphere especially when the beams of light filter through the walls. It’s likely you’ve seen the pictures on your computer screensaver. While both the Upper and Lower Antelope Canyons are breathtaking, we believe Lower Antelope Canyon has more to offer, is less crowded, and is very toddler-friendly despite there being mixed reviews.

While you still have to do some coaxing and hand-holding, there aren’t many places your toddler can run off to in here, so it makes it extremely manageable. Be prepared for lots of narrow stairs but enjoy your toddler climb them in a ‘natural’ playground or bring your hiking carrier if they aren’t ready for the climbs. Our 4 year old did great on all of it herself but our 2 year old was safely tucked in his carrier. We booked through Ken’s Tours and enjoyed a small group, a very knowledgeable tour guide who made our kids laugh, and we liked that check-in was right at the top of the canyon. This hike is about 1.1 miles round trip.

Lone Rock Beach

Lone Rock Beach is located on the south shore of Lake Powell near Page and is know for the massive sandstone rock formation that rises from the lake, creating a stunning backdrop for your beachside adventures. This beach has wide open spaces, easy parking, shallow waters, an opportunity to paddelboard and a relaxed atmosphere for your toddlers to play. Bonus, you can even camp right on the beach here (no hookups though, of course)! Our kids enjoyed splashing in the water, playing in the sand with their toys, and snacks. Lone Rock Beach is part of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, so be prepared with your National Park Pass.

Glen Canyon Dam

This National Recreation Area is an engineering marvel that offers a mix of stunning views, educational experiences, and outdoor activities that are perfect for families traveling with toddlers. The Carl Hayden Visitor Center, located next to the dam provides the history of how the impressive concrete structure, which holds back the waters of Lake Powell, was constructed beginning in the 1950s. It also has interactive exhibits for your toddlers while you enjoy the breathtaking views out the windows. There are several observation decks and even the walk across the Glen Canyon Dam Bridge is a must see. We recommend just appreciating what you can here and letting your toddlers run amuck instead of putting them in a stroller or carrier. Don’t forget to get your Passport Book stamps here!

Lake Powell Overlooks

The overlooks around Lake Powell offer panoramic views of the lake, surrounding rock formations, and distant canyons, making it a fantastic spot for families to enjoy nature without a long hike or complex logistics. It is eye-opening to see the drop in the water level from these locations. The overlooks are a great, safe spot to allow your toddlers to stretch their legs. Our favorite overlooks were Wahweap and Navajo Mountain.

Golliard Park

This playground is a well-maintained community park in the heart of Page near the airport. Golliard Park boasts clean playground equipment, sun-sails, bathrooms, picnic tables and is simply a family-friendly space designed with young children in mind. Your airplane loving toddler will appreciate seeing the planes through the fences from the large grassy fields too!

Grand Canyon Brewing + Distillery

We love checking out local breweries on our adventures and this has been one of our favorites to date. Grand Canyon Brewing + Distillery offers a welcoming and toddler-friendly environment that’s perfect for winding down after a big adventure day. It is a spacious setting with large garage doors that bring in the breeze and big tables to spread out toys and all the ‘things’ that manage to be everywhere when you eat out with toddlers. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals and drinks while the littles explored the restaurant, played with foosball, and disorganized all the stickers in the gift shop. 😬

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