Parks & Playgrounds
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
Visit Vallejo’s Children’s Wonderland
Children’s Wonderland is a cute, clean, huge park in Vallejo. Enter through the guarded gates to let your imagination run wild.
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Now Open: Spray Ground at Cannery Park in Hayward
The water feature at Cannery Park is the big draw on hot days. Cannery Park Splash Pad is operating from Memorial Day through Labor Day …
Get Out of the House with the Oakland Parks Challenge!
The Parks Challenge is a free, all-ages scavenger hunt running throughout Oakland until July 11. Get outdoors with your family & win great prizes!
Free Splash Park: Emerald Glen Park in Dublin
Emerald Glen Park in Dublin has a splash park; large sandlot; playground structure for all ages; spacious open sports field; and garden.
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Tilden Park Steam Trains Now Open Week Days
The Tilden Park steam trains in the Berkeley hills are open for the summer. Wonderful fun for toddlers. Plan your visit.
