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Adventure Playground

Adventure Playground

PlayBerkeley, East Bay4.6/5

About This Place

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.

Info

Age Range

5-8, 8-12

Venue Type

Outdoor

Price Level

Free

Best Time

Weekend afternoons, summer daily

Parking

Free parking at the Berkeley Marina.

Tips

Open weekends only during school year, daily in summer. Closed-toe shoes required. Kids get dirty - wear old clothes!

Stroller Friendly--Changing Station--Dining On Site--Reservation Needed--

Tags

playgroundcreativebuildingfreeunique
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Playground & Park Day Essentials

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Location

160 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710(510) 981-6720Get Directions

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