Castro Valley offers nature and fun in close proximity to each other, making it a great destination for kids and adults to explore together. Read on for a list of fun things to do with children in Castro Valley, home to Lake Chabot and twenty smaller parks.
Places to go with kids in Castro Valley
Golden Tee GolfLand
Miniature golf on a grand scale is the main attraction at GolfLand. The courses have all the classic, nostalgic features like windmills, bridges, and ponds. And of course, there is an arcade to earn prizes through ticket-dispensing game machines.
2533 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA
https://www.golfland.com/castrovalley
Knudsen’s Ice Creamery
This retro-not-hipster family restaurant (think Fentons) serves burgers, sandwiches, and salads — or just cut straight to the ice cream menu: shakes, sundaes, mud pies, and more. Feel the vibe at the Knudsen’s website >>
3323 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA
Aran’s Art Studio
Summer camps, Kids’ Nights Out, and drop-in paint-your-own pottery are on the menu at Aran’s Art Studio. Wait, what’s that about a drop-off kid night? That’s right. For $40, the staff will provide your child with a painting project, pizza, and supervision from 5.30 pm to 9 pm, so you can have a date. More information at Aran’s Art Studio website >>
3313 Village Drive, Castro Valley, CA
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Cull Canyon Lagoon
This unique swimming spot (pictured above) has a sandy beach entry to a lagoon that has been tamed into the shape of a swimming pool. Visitors pay a small entrance fee and the swimmers are watched over by lifeguards. More details about Cull Canyon at the East Bay Regional Parks District website >>
18627 Cull Canyon Rd, Castro Valley, CA
Mel’s Play Place
Parents love this indoor playground for little kids. Pay for admission and get access to soft play mats and shapes to climb on for toddlers, LEGO tables and basketball hoops for older kids. See our review of Mel’s Play Place here >>
20994 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, CA
Castro Valley Park Splash Pad
During the summer, a water feature at Castro Valley Community Park turns into a splash pad, perfect for hot days and energetic preschoolers. More details, including hours, on the Hayward Parks District website >>
18988 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, CA
