Here are a few of our favorite things that we think all East Bay kiddos should check off their life lists early:
1. Flirt with danger at Adventure PlaygroundÂ
2. Check out the open space, views, and container ships at the Port of Oakland
3. Visit all the Gardens of the East Bay
4. Ride the concrete slides of Berkeley
5. Swim in all the pools, beaches, and lakes
6. Visit the lizards and dragons at the East Bay Vivarium
7. Construct a sand castle at the Alameda annual contest
8. Pick all the fruit
9. Browse for craft inspiration at the Depot for Creative Reuse
10. Order a sundae as big as your head at Fentons
1 thought on “Checklist: 10 Things to do before you’re 10 in the East Bay”
Great list. I’ve done most as an EB native and with nieces and nephews and friends. Word of caution about the concrete slides at Codornices Park — you’ll zip hell of fast. My nephew wiped out coming down (on cardboard, unless you want to burn up). It’s fun, but FAST. Keep an eye on your kiddos.
A few other spots I think are worthwhile: the carousel and train in Tilden; the MLK waterfront walk near the airport (and fantastic whale sculpture); get yourself into a boat on Lake Merritt (I learned to sail on the lake when I was eight or so); horseback riding in the hills.
(I had to laugh at the extraordinarily tidy shelves at the depot … )