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.

The oldest public children's playground in the US, recently renovated with modern play structures, a concrete slide built into the hill, climbing walls, and a beautiful carousel. Surrounded by Golden Gate Park's gorgeous scenery.

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 750-acre park with a lake for sailing and windsurfing, miles of paved trails for biking, a nature preserve, and an 18-hole golf course. The playground near the lake is great for kids, and pedal boats are available for rent.

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.

A hidden gem playground atop the Moscone Center with a sandy play area, creative climbing structures, and beautiful garden surroundings. Steps away from the Children's Creativity Museum and ice skating rink. Perfect urban playground.

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.

A major theme park with roller coasters, water rides, and Planet Snoopy kids' area. Features rides for all thrill levels, from gentle carousel rides for little ones to intense coasters for older kids. South Bay's go-to for amusement park fun.

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.