Ice Cream + Playgrounds in Austin Your Kids Will Love

I scream, you scream, your kids will scream with joy when you take them to get ice cream at a place with a playground! Austin, Texas is a city that has a lot to offer families with young children. From amazing parks and playgrounds to delicious ice cream shops, there are plenty of options to keep your kids entertained and satisfied. In this blog post, we’ll be highlighting some of the best ice cream and playground combinations that Austin has to offer. These are all the ice cream +playgrounds in Austin your kids will love. Updated July 2026.

This guide is part of our full guide to restaurants with playgrounds in Austin.

1. Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream

11521 N FM 620 #1500
Austin, TX 78726

handel's homemade ice cream austin — The blueberry cobbler at Handel’s

Handel’s just opened in Anderson Mill West (right by Torchy’s). They have crazy good, unique flavors (all homemade!) and so many options like chocolate raspberry truffle and blueberry cobbler, it’s hard to choose! They also have a playground right out front making it the perfect spot to treat your kids.

2. Manolis Ice Cream, Pops, Sorbet & More

8907 Circle Dr
Austin, TX 78736

Manolis makes homemade ice cream in South Austin and serves it out of their food truck situated on a gorgeous shady patio. They have a playscape and yard games for kids and plenty of covered picnic tables.

3. Besame Ice Cream

besame ice cream meanwhile brewing austin — Over The Rainbow from Besame

Besame Ice Cream – Littlefield’s

2401 Winsted Ln
Austin, TX 78703

Besame recently opened a second location at Littlefield’s and it couldn’t be more perfect! We adore this charming location and think Besame makes the best addition!