Parks & Playgrounds
Play in a Secret Corner of SF: The Redwood Grove Playground in McLaren Park
The Redwood Grove Playground is beautiful, discreet, and features a 20-foot slide in San Francisco’s McLaren Park.
Open for Booking: Berkeley’s Little Farm, Free and Fun for All Ages
Tilden Park’s Little Farm is fantastic and free. Reserve your spot to get up-close-and-personal with cows, pigs, chickens, bunnies, and more.
Easy Boating On Lake Chabot for Families (A Special Valentine’s Day Outing!)
The Lake Chabot Marina is one freeway exit south of the Oakland Zoo. It offers families a fun, pandemic-safe outing with boats of all kinds available to rent.
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Best Idea Ever: A Playground with Coffee in Berkeley
With ample parking, a huge field, a creek to explore, a playground, and now, a cafe onsite, Strawberry Creek Park is a perfect destination.
West Oakland Park Profile: Willow Park
Willow Park is a renovated playground in West Oakland that features two nature-themed play structures for big kids and tots.
Park Profile: Colorful Krusi Park in Alameda
Krusi Park in Alameda is a super fun playground to bring both toddlers and school aged kids alike. My four kids asked to go two days in a row!
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10 Mostly Free & Cheap Outings for Mixed Ages in the East Bay
With kids age two to nine, it is hard to find something for everyone. Here are ten terrific East Bay places that we all love.
11 Places to Run with a Jogging Stroller in the East Bay
From Lafayette to Richmond, Albany, and Berkeley, great paths for any runner with a jogging stroller. Here are 11 interesting places to run with kids.
Magical Bridge in Palo Alto: Inclusive Playground Worth the Drive
You’ve gotta see this Palo Alto playground that is truly and uniquely for everyone: all ages, abilities and sizes.
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Joaquin Miller Park Has Some of the Best Views (& Lizards) in East Bay
Joaquin Miller Park has stellar views, tons of lizards and plenty of trails to explore with kids.
