Parks & Playgrounds
Oakland Parks and Playgrounds
Best free thing to do with kids in Oakland? A playground or park! Stay as long or short as you like.
15 Toddler-Friendly Hikes in the East Bay
Hiking with a toddler can be a walk down the street, or a quest to find bugs or fairies. We love these East Bay places that spark joy for our little ones.
Toddler Pick: A Short Hike Around Jewel Lake
The small hike around Jewel Lake in Tilden Park is a wonderful trek for toddlers and the parents who love them.
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2021 East Bay Mother’s Day Guide
We love and appreciate you, Moms! Inspiration for celebration activities, places to eat, and tasty treats for Mother’s Day.
Tilden Park Steam Trains Now Open
The Tilden Park steam trains in the Berkeley hills are open on weekends and holidays. Wonderful fun for toddlers. Plan your visit.
Reopening Weekends on April 10: Adventure Playground Berkeley
Adventure Playground Berkeley lets kids imagine, build, and decorate their own play structures with saws, hammers, nails, and paint.
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Profile: Alameda Point Neighborhood Playground
The Alameda Point Neighborhood Park is a new hidden gem on the former Alameda Navy Base with wonderful two-kid swings & lots to climb.
New in Town? 50 Things East Bay Parents Need to Know
If you’ve just moved to Berkeley, Oakland, or some other part of the East Bay, let us welcome with links to resources, outings and activities for kids.
Berkeley Park Profile: San Pablo Park
As of April 2021, both playgrounds are open! Come check out the fabulous new play structures and play spaces.
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5 National Parks To Visit With Bay Area Kids Before They Grow Up
Do you prefer majestic trees or volcanic geysers? We’ve rounded up step-by-step itineraries for a handful of National Parks.
