Memorial Park in Albany is home to so many family-friendly resources and events, that all parents in communities north of Berkeley should know about it.
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Park Profile: Dracena Quarry Park in Piedmont
Dracena Quarry Park in Piedmont is a cozy little neighborhood beauty with attractions for kids of all ages. Parking can be tricky.
Codornices Park in the Berkeley Hills
There are so many features to explore at Codornices Park in Berkeley that my experience of it has changed completely as my kids have grown older. We find new parts to enjoy with every visit.
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Temescal Farmer’s Market with a stop by Frog Park in Rockridge
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!
Berkeley Kite Festival (2019)
The FREE Berkeley Kite Festival, the most gigantic non-concert outdoor event I’ve ever been to, takes place in the Berkeley Marina July 27 and 28.
How to know when Lake Temescal and Lake Anza are open for swimming
Lake Temescal and Lake Anza are open weekends until Memorial Day, then daily all summer. But wait! Check the water quality before you go.
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Thousand Oaks Tot Park
A Pandora’s Box of toddler fun, Thousand Oaks park offers an easy-to-manage playground for little ones who don’t know there’s more to see beyond its walls.
25 things to do with kids in Alameda
Our favorite places to go and play with children in Alameda… Wondering what to do with kids? Here’s your list of 25 go-to spots.
Berkeley park profile: San Pablo Park
San Pablo Park is Berkeley’s oldest park and has many amenities for families of all ages.
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Worth the drive: Heather Farm Park and Playground in Walnut Creek
A unique feature of the Heather Farm playground in Walnut Creek is a set of turf covered mounds that children can slide down on sheets of cardboard.
