Outdoors
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.
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!
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.
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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.
5 Tot-Friendly Splash Parks in the East Bay
We’ve rounded up our favorite splash pads in the East Bay – perfect for pre-swimmers and toddlers to get cool in the summer heat.
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East Bay Outdoor Summer Movie Round-Up
Outdoor movies are back this summer so grab a blanket & keep your kids up late. Here are a few fun places to watch movies after-dark!
Cheer on the San Jose Spiders Ultimate Disc Team in Oakland
The San Jose Spiders are our local Ultimate Disc team and they play here in Oakland with a kids’ zone. Kids 12 + under are FREE.
Day Trip: Sonoma’s TrainTown Railroad
Just 50 minutes from Berkeley, Sonoma’s TrainTown offers an introductory amusement park experience. Train enthusiasts will be more than satisfied.
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Mia’s Dream Come True: All-Abilities Playground in Hayward
There is so much to do and see at Mia’s Dream Come True, a brand new all-abilities playground in South Hayward.
