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Best Ice Cream in Oakland, Berkeley, and Beyond
Our go to treat is always ice cream. Our favorite places to order a scoop for walk up, carry out, and even home delivery.
El Cerrito Splash Park: Summer Hours
At the opposite end of the building from the swimming pool entrance, the splash pad welcomes visitors to the El Cerrito swimming pool by providing a water play area.
Reopens July 23: Small World Park, Pittsburg
One entrance fee gives you access to mini carnival rides, a train that loops the park, a zipline, playground structures, and a crawdad fishing pond.
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How Indoor Play Spaces in the East Bay are Reopening for Families
For little ones who are in constant exploration mode, here is a guide to indoor play spaces reopening in the Bay Area.
Best Bay Area Beaches You Can Visit Today
Bay Area beaches are perfect for a mini getaway or day trip. Here are 15 of our favorites within two hours of Oakland with tips for visiting with kids!
Special Event: Free Tots’ Magic Show on Fourth Street at FLEXA
Parents with children ages 1 to 6 will want to join an adorable free event 7/31 at Fourth Street’s modern children’s furniture store, FLEXA.
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Now Open: Tilden Park’s Miniature Trains
Each Sunday between now and the end of September, the Golden Gate Live Steamers open their tracks to the public for rides.
Cool Off at Castro Valley Park Splash Pad
During the summertime, a water feature at Castro Valley Community Park turns into a splash pad on Wednesdays & weekends.
Now Open: Tilden Park’s Merry-Go-Round
The merry-go-round in Tilden Regional Park is an antique carousel with hand-carved and painted wooden carousel animals to ride.
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PlayGround: A New Indoor Play Center in Castro Valley
PlayGround, an indoor play center in Castro Valley for kids ages 1 through 12, has a two-tiered play center with lots of soft play and a Ninja Course!
