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Park profile: Jordan Park
There are two main play structures in this neighborhood park surrounded by sand, swings for big kids and babies, and tons and tons of toys.
Park Profile: Doyle Hollis Park
At Doyle St and 61st Street in Emeryville, you'll find a terrific playground, grassy field, small tot lot, and community garden.
Dragon boats on Oakland’s Lake Merritt!
Coming to Oakland on 9/28 - 9/29, the Northern California International Dragon Boat Festival is all kinds of exciting.
Pleasanton BMX Park, dirt jumping with kids
I just took our two oldest boys to the Pleasanton BMX Park, and boy was it fun! I am an avid mountain biker and occasionally ...
Dartmouth Tot Lot in Albany, a love story
On the corner of Dartmouth and Talbot in Albany, find a small park with an excess of used push cars, play houses, a tiny play ...
Park profile: Castro Park in El Cerrito
El Cerrito's Castro Park is a favorite playground packed with equipment for activities from basketball to rock climbing.
San Leandro FootGolf with kids
Would your children like to kick soccer balls into large golf holes? I took my kids to test out FootGolf in San Leandro and here's ...
Kids Obstacle Challenge coming to San Mateo
Kids Obstacle Challenge is a fun adventure and obstacle course for kids ages 5-16, with 15+ challenging obstacles and lots of mud.
Five Lunch Dates (No Babysitter Required!)
Favorite East Bay lunch spots in South Berkeley and North Oakland (AKA where I love to go with my husband so we can avoid paying ...
Ticket Alert: Summer Musical Theater at Woodminster Amphitheater in Oakland
This lovely outdoor musical theater experience in Oakland's Joaquin Miller Park is a must-do summer date night or outing for older kids.
















