Richmond & W. Contra Costa
There are tons of things to do with kids in West Contra Costa County, CA. We’ve got parks, playgrounds, kid-friendly restaurants, and lots of library picks in Kensington, El Cerrito, and Richmond as well as El Sobrante, Martinez, Hercules, San Pablo, and Pinole.
Best Kid-Friendly Places in Richmond and West CoCo County
Upcoming Events for West Contra Costa County Families
Saturday, May 2, 2026
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Manga Drawing with Mr. Abe @ El Sobrante Library, El Sobrante11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Paint a Pot @ ACE Hardware, Pinole
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm: Taiko Drumming @ Hercules Library, Hercules
Monday, May 4, 2026
10:30 am – 11:15 am: Garbage Truck Storytime @ Richmond Civic Center Plaza, RichmondThursday, May 7, 2026
10:15 am – 10:45 am: Storytime @ El Cerrito Library, El CerritoSaturday, May 9, 2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Introduction to Bird Watching @ El Sobrante Library, El SobranteMore Family-Friendly Richmond Area Stuff to Know
East Bay Restaurants with Kids’ Play Areas
When restaurants have play areas, or even a small basket of chalk and a chalkboard, it can make a parent's life easier. We are grateful ...
Park Profile: Solano Playlot in Richmond
Add this park to your "must visit" list: Solano Playlot in Richmond. Fun for the kids with nearby treats and snacks worth a stop.
Pinole Park Profile: Fernandez Park
Fernandez Park has a fenced-in tot lot, big kid playground, ducks, expansive greenspace, basketball court, baseball field, and paved trails to roll on.
3 Places to Get a Kid’s Pedicure in the East Bay
While any nail salon will likely take your child as a client, we discovered three that make it extra special.
Let Us Plan 10 Summer Adventures for Your Little Kids!
Have you ever spent hours googling for activities to do with kids, instead of going out and doing them? Let us spare you the effort. ...
Favorite Things to Do in Hercules & Pinole with Kids
Hercules Pinole with kids, the area may be small, but there is plenty to do! Here are ten of my favorite places for families with ...
Dirt World: Richmond’s Free Public BMX Bike Park
The first bike park in the 510, Dirt World is a 2-acre public bicycle terrain park currently under development on the Richmond Greenway in Richmond.
Unusual TEPCO Beach in Richmond is Full of Riches
TEPCO Beach in Richmond is strewn with broken ceramics and stunning views of the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. Best for ages 5+
Host a Private Movie Watch Party at Emeryville’s AMC Theaters
Starting at $379, you can rent out a full movie theater for a variety of new release and classic films.
Traverse Fitness: Biggest American Ninja Warrior Gym in California
Introducing the biggest Ninja Warrior gym in the Bay Area, welcoming kids 6 and up, plus adults, for classes, open gym, and birthday parties.
