Athletics
Family-friendly Bay Area Arts, Sports, &Â Athletics
Kid-friendly ways to cheer on our local sports teams and get in on the action for East Bay Area children.
Upcoming Sporting Events in the East Bay
Thursday, July 23, 2026
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm: MLB Pitch, Hit & Run @ Bushrod Recreation CenterSaturday, July 25, 2026
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Oakland Roots Game, Drone Show @ Oakland ColiseumSunday, August 2, 2026
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Cal Sailing Club Open House @ Cal Sailing ClubSunday, August 30, 2026
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Cal Sailing Club Open House @ Cal Sailing ClubSunday, October 4, 2026
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Cal Sailing Club Open House @ Cal Sailing ClubSporty, Active, Athletic, Outdoorsy Resources for Families
Silliman Aquatic Center: Crazy Fun Indoor Water Park
Take a look at Newark’s indoor water park, Silliman Aquatic Center. Large slides, lazy river, and a spray structure.
Summer Swim Vibes at West Campus Pool in Berkeley
West Campus Pool has a warm pool, several tables, bleachers, and fake grass to lay your towels out on and relax in the sun.
Castle Rock Pool: A Bucolic Swimming Destination
Located at the foothills of Mt. Diablo in Walnut Creek, Castle Rock Pool offers a peaceful setting for a swim.
A Daycation at Don Castro Swimming Lagoon in Hayward
The clear blue water, sandy toddler-friendly beach and shallows, and affordable price all make for the perfect East Bay daycation with your family.
Swim at Strawberry Canyon Pool in the Berkeley Hills
Most of the pool is dedicated to recreational swimming, and about a third is shallow, warm, kid-friendly water.
Take the Richmond Plunge
Surrounded by high ceilings and lovely murals, the Richmond Plunge indoor swimming pool is epic. Chilly water but nice, clean locker rooms.
When are Lake Temescal and Lake Anza Open for Swimming?
Lake Temescal and Lake Anza are open weekends until Memorial Day, then daily all summer. But wait! Check the water quality before you go.
Tot Splash and Family Swim at Richmond Swim Center
Tot splash hours at Richmond Swim Center are inviting!
Water Park Fun at Public Pool Prices: Rankin Aquatic Center in Martinez
The Rankin Aquatic Center includes a play structure with a "big yellow bucket" that dumps water every few minutes while it's on.
Book Now: Dive into a Floating Egg Hunt
We love a good egg hunt, and we love swimming so grab your baskets and goggles, and get ready to find some treasure.
