Oakland has playgrounds with inventive play structures, redwood trees, waterfront play spaces, and urban escapes.

The Temescal Farmer’s Market, Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt & Frog Park
This Oakland playground is filled on Sundays with folks who have walked over from the Farmer's Market. Try it any day of the week! ...

Frolic In An Unexpected Urban Gem: The Morcom Rose Garden
Roses bloom from April to October at the Morcom Rose Garden, but you can see turkeys anytime in this family friendly urban gem ...

Best Places in the Bay Area for Camping With Little Kids
Here are our favorite Bay Area places to go tent camping with our little kids -- plus some cabin camping options for good measure ...

Open for Swimming & Recreation: Lake Temescal in Oakland
Lake Temescal is a beautiful (almost hidden) gem nestled next to the Highway 24/13 interchange, near Montclair, in Oakland ...

15 Toddler-Friendly Hikes in the East Bay
Hiking with a toddler can be a walk down the street, or a quest to find bugs or fairies. We love these East Bay places that spark joy for our ...

Park Profile: Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
Redwood Regional Park, nestled in the redwoods, is a peaceful nature escape for those who prefer calm and quiet ...

Bay Area Staycation Guide
How many of these day trips and adventures for grade school-age children can you squeeze into one week of your Bay Area staycation? ...

30 Places to Play Outside with Your Little Kid
Wondering where to play outside with your little kid? Unplug, be together, get dirt under your fingernails. Preschoolers, toddlers in the fresh air, let's go! ...

What to Do With Kids in Fremont
Some of the most fun you can have with kids in Fremont no matter what the season. Where to go to play, learn, and go back in time ...

50 Things to Do With Bay Area Kids When School Is Out
Wondering what to do when school is out? Take one of these 50 fantastic Bay Area ideas and build your day around it ...