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Family Fun in the East Bay
Big Fun at the Port of Oakland’s Middle Harbor Shoreline Park
Preschoolers will love Middle Harbor Shoreline Park at the Port of Oakland with the best views of the Bay! Container ships lots of giant stuff to look at.
Sponsor Spotlight: East Bay Music Together
All five of our children had large doses of the Music Together program as babies and toddlers. We whole-heartedly endorse the classes, teachers, instruments, and soundtracks.
Things to Do with Kids in Oakland’s Park Blvd. Glenview District
In the midst of the tree-lined boulevard and rows of bungalows, comes a small but bountiful stretch of mom and pop shops, eateries, salons, small
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.
Meet The Village Retreat Center in San Francisco for New Parents
Located on a quiet floor of the Fairmont Hotel, receive doula care, lactation support, massages, and calm,
Help Wanted: Seeking Writers and Content Creators!
Do you have a passion (and the time!) for telling other parents about your favorite local discoveries? Become a contributor for 510Families.com. We need you!
14 Super Berkeley Parks and Playgrounds
Leave your neighborhood and push your stroller to a new-to-you park or playground in Berkeley. Some have unique features.
Take the Bay Day Challenge With Your Kids
Take on the Bay Day Month of Challenges with your kids September 7 to October 7. See the Bay + win prizes.
Lake Merritt Playground Profile: Snow Park
Across the lake from Fairyland, the newly renovated Snow Park is a beautiful, urban playground you must visit.
FUNBOX Offers 25,000 Square Feet of Inflatable Fun in Pleasanton
Visit FUNBOX, an oversized inflatable destination will be located in the parking lot of the Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton.
Lake Chabot Regional Park: Trails and Boats
Lake Chabot park has hiking trails, boating, biking hiking, and places to eat. An on-site cafe sells fishing bait and licenses, food, and drinks.
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.
Park profile: Astro Tot Lot at Lake Merritt
Right next to the Lakeview Library in Oakland, you will find Astro Tot Lot now open. Lake Merritt makes for a scenic playground with all new equipment.
Park Profile: Oakland’s Dimond Park
This 12-acre oasis located in the center of Oakland has scenery, a creek, paved paths, sports courts, a recreation center, and 3 play structures.
7 Playgrounds & Viewing Spots for Boat-Loving Kids
Sail over to these nautical-inspired play structures throughout the East Bay if your kid can’t get enough of boats! Plus, details on where to spot or ride boats.
Berkeley Park Profile: San Pablo Park
Visit Berkeley’s oldest park for new play structures, big fields, baseball, basketball, tennis, community center, and room to run.
{Sponsored} Become a Family Documentarian with Coaching from an East Bay Photographer
Participants will leave the workshop with a better understanding of photography foundation and the confidence to capture moments with creativity.
Berkeley Park Profile: James Kenney Park
Enjoy updated play structures and nature-based climbing areas at this Northwest Berkeley Park, just minutes away from Fourth Street.
Park Profile: Woodstock Park in Alameda
On a quiet street in Alameda, Woodstock Park playground has exciting features: a zipline, platform swings, and a giant rope climbing structure.
Sponsor Spotlight: Berkeley Hills Nursery School
Berkeley Hills Nursery School combines a cozy atmosphere with lots of engaging outdoor play and an exceptionally experienced team of teachers.
Get Free Museum Entry with Discover & Go
Powered by our local libraries, Discover & Go gets you and your kids in free to some of our most popular museums and attractions for zero dollars. FREE!
Park Profile: Dorothy Bolte Park in the Berkeley Hills
With a thrilling 40-foot concrete slide connecting two playgrounds, Dorothy Bolte Park in the Berkeley Hills provides hours of amusement.
Introducing Shu Ren International School
Shu Ren welcomes families looking for a multilingual Mandarin education in preschool through 5th to help students thrive in an evolving global society.
5 Open Gyms with Drop-in Hours
If your kid is bouncing off the walls, check this list of places where that kind of thing is welcome.
Discover the Miniature, Magical Fairy Doors in AlamedaÂ
You have to look down to find these sweet little fairy doors hiding in plain site in Alameda. A curious toddler will see them for the magic they are.
Spotlight on EBI’s Inquiry-Driven, Play-Based Preschool Program
For East Bay Families ​seeking a school to nurture their child’s natural curiosity, EBI offers an inspiring play-based pre-kinder program.
Half-day Trip: Sulphur Creek Nature Center in Hayward
This wild animal rehabilitation center in Hayward allows kids to get up close and personal with drop-in hours and special programs.
Kid-Friendly Hike to a Playground in Kensington
With sweeping views of Tilden Park and a playground near the out-and-back loop, this Kensington hike is fun for families anytime.
Fundraise Locally: East Bay Restaurants and Shops That Give Back to Schools and Teams
A list of local businesses that will partner with you for fundraisers.
Cold or Wet Day? Go Indoor Swimming
My kids love to go to an indoor swimming pool even if the weather outside is frightful. Here are some fave East Bay pools.
Cal Academy of Sciences Is for Kids of All Ages
Cal Academy of Sciences, kids and parents will have fun visiting an aquarium, rainforest, and natural history museum all under one living roof.
Tilden Park Steam Trains are a Cheap Thrill
The Tilden Park steam trains in the Berkeley hills are open daily for summer vacation. Wonderful fun for toddlers. Plan your visit.
A Rookie’s Guide to Kids Baseball & Softball in the East Bay
If you’re thinking you’d like to give your child the opportunity to play baseball, but don’t know how to get started, keep reading. We’ll walk you through it.
Small World Park, Pittsburg is Perfect for Kids Under 8
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.
California’s Great America Amusement Park Is Open March Through October
California’s Great America claims to be home to the most rides in Northern California and offers a complete water park inside.
Welcome to {510} Families
For parents looking for more fun with their kids in the East Bay, this is your online guide. You’ll find free and cheap activities for babies and kids in Oakland, Berkeley and surrounding areas.
Discover what you can do this weekend, where you can play, and how to find everything an East Bay family needs. Help us build this community: submit tips and make comments. Thank you for visiting.
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– Heather & Whitney
