Playgrounds & Activities

An award-winning inclusive playground designed for children of ALL abilities. Features a music zone, swing zone, spinning zone, and sensory wall. Every element is accessible and thoughtfully designed for kids with different needs.

An award-winning children's museum nestled under the Golden Gate Bridge with hands-on exhibits, outdoor play areas, and art studios. Perfect for curious kids who love to explore, build, and create in a stunning waterfront setting.

A free farm in the Berkeley Hills where kids can feed cows, pigs, goats, and chickens. Bring celery and lettuce! Also features the nearby Tilden Merry-Go-Round, steam train, and Lake Anza swimming in summer.

A legendary playground designed with input from Hank Ketcham, creator of Dennis the Menace. Features a giant rock climbing wall, hedge maze, roller slide, suspension bridge, and a real Southern Pacific steam engine.

A beautiful hillside zoo with over 850 native and exotic animals. The California Trail features grizzly bears, wolves, and condors. The Wayne & Gladys Valley Children's Zoo has a barn, rides, and a nature play area.

A unique junkyard-style playground where kids build forts, paint structures, and zip-line. One of the last adventure playgrounds in the US. Kids use real hammers, nails, and saws under supervision. Gloriously messy and creative.

A hands-on museum in Yerba Buena Gardens where kids create animations, music videos, and art projects using technology. Features a historic carousel and rotating exhibits that blend art with tech.

A charming small zoo and amusement park combo with gentle rides, puppet shows, and close-up animal encounters. Sized perfectly for young children with lemurs, capybaras, and a petting zoo.

A unique science zoo and playground in Coyote Point featuring native wildlife exhibits, hands-on science stations, and a fantastic outdoor nature play area. Kids can meet animals, conduct experiments, and explore nature trails.

America's first storybook theme park, located on the shores of Lake Merritt. Enchanting fairy-tale sets, puppet shows, gentle rides, and a petting zoo. The inspiration for Disneyland, it's perfectly sized for young children.

A beloved East Bay museum designed specifically for children under 5. Features a water play area, art studio, and imaginative play spaces that encourage sensory exploration and creativity.

A hidden gem in Cupertino with an outdoor pool, picnic areas, a creative playground, and seasonal activities. The U-pick garden lets kids harvest vegetables. Surrounded by nature with trails connecting to Stevens Creek.

Northern California's largest water park with over 30 rides and attractions. Features a dedicated kids' area with shallow pools and mini slides, plus thrilling water coasters for older kids and teens.

A 100-acre zoo near Ocean Beach with over 2,000 animals including gorillas, penguins, and grizzly bears. The Fisher Family Children's Zoo has a nature trail, insect zoo, barn, and playground. Great carousel too!

A family-friendly waterpark in Fremont with a lazy river, water slides, splash pad for toddlers, and a large swimming pool. More affordable alternative to Raging Waters with a relaxed vibe perfect for younger kids.

An indoor trampoline park with wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, dodge ball courts, and a dedicated toddler zone. Perfect for burning energy on rainy days. Multiple Bay Area locations available.