Things to Do with Toddlers

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Japanese Gardens

Japanese Gardens

Tranquil botanical garden with teahouse. This 3+-acre botanical garden features traditional Japanese arrangements, a teahouse & a koi pond.

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Play Ground, LLC

Play Ground, LLC

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Red Panda Play Space

Red Panda Play Space

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Meek Park

Meek Park

Mansion grounds with gardens & play area. Landscaped grounds of a historic mansion with play structures, picnic space with grills & open lawn.

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Mia’s Dream Come True: All Abilities Playground

Mia’s Dream Come True: All Abilities Playground

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Tennyson Park

Tennyson Park

Play area, skate park & baseball field. Public green space with amenities such as a playground, skate park, lawn & baseball field.

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Jumpity Bumpity Hayward

Jumpity Bumpity Hayward

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Jump N Play

Jump N Play

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Pump It Up Union City Kids Birthdays and More

Pump It Up Union City Kids Birthdays and More

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Jolly Roger Land

Jolly Roger Land

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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo

850+ native & exotic animals on display. Long-standing zoo features 850+ native & exotic animals, a wildlife theater & educational programs.

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Mystery Park

Mystery Park

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Ardenwood Historic Farm

Ardenwood Historic Farm

Living museum with horse-powered farming. A working farm with a train & crops grown using historic methods, plus volunteers in period attire.

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Bumblebee Playspace

Bumblebee Playspace

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Kidplex

Kidplex

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Imagine Playground

Imagine Playground

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Spirited Play Labs

Spirited Play Labs

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Always Dream PlayPark

Always Dream PlayPark

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Central Park

Central Park

Land & water activities in a scenic spot. Lakeside park with a golf course, 4 playgrounds, boat rentals, a fishing area, picnic sites & paths.

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Swings and Wings

Swings and Wings

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The Busy Bee Activity Center

The Busy Bee Activity Center

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Sabercat Play Area Central Park

Sabercat Play Area Central Park

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Hooray! Kids Indoor Play Center

Hooray! Kids Indoor Play Center

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Pump It Up Oakland Kids Birthdays and More

Pump It Up Oakland Kids Birthdays and More

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Aqua Adventure Water Park

Aqua Adventure Water Park

Family-friendly waterslides & pools. Recreational facility featuring waterslides, pools, swimming lessons & an on-site eatery.

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Museum on Main

Museum on Main

Museum with local-history exhibits. Museum featuring exhibits on the Tri Valley region's history in the former city hall & library.

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Chabot Space & Science Center

Chabot Space & Science Center

All about outer space plus a planetarium. Big complex featuring interactive exhibits on outer space, a planetarium, a gift shop & more.

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Mission Hills Park

Mission Hills Park

Green space with a 50-ft. slide. Neighborhood park featuring grassy open space, a playground, a BBQ pit & a 50-ft. slide.

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Pump It Up Pleasanton Kids Birthdays and More

Pump It Up Pleasanton Kids Birthdays and More

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Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area

Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area

Lakefront park with swimming & fishing. An 80-acre lake draws crowds to this park with areas for swimming, fishing, boating & picnicking.

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KidTopia Indoor Play Center

KidTopia Indoor Play Center

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GAMA Ride

GAMA Ride

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Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve

Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve

Hiking & native plants in a wooded area. This 241-acre wooded preserve features a self-guided, botanic interpretive trail & restrooms.

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Children's Fairyland

Children's Fairyland

Storybook-themed amusement park standby. Vibrant, longtime amusement park pairing a storybook motif with rides & theatrical performances.

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Parkside Aquatic Park

Parkside Aquatic Park

With a swimming beach & boat launch ramp. Bordered by a lagoon, this cozy park features a swimming beach, picnic areas & a boat launch ramp.

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CuriOdyssey

CuriOdyssey

Science & wildlife center for kids. Museum for kids focusing on environmental science & wildlife with indoor exhibits & an outdoor zoo.

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HaPPi Hands (formerly Kids Play Zone)

HaPPi Hands (formerly Kids Play Zone)

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Safari Run, San Mateo

Safari Run, San Mateo

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Magic Mountain Playground

Magic Mountain Playground

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Pump It Up of Belmont Kids Birthdays & More

Pump It Up of Belmont Kids Birthdays & More

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California Kids Fun Puppet and Magic Shows

California Kids Fun Puppet and Magic Shows

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Baylands Nature Preserve

Baylands Nature Preserve

Marshland with trails & bird-watching. Vast marshland with 15 mi. of trails for walking, running & biking, plus bird-watching & kayaking.

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San Mateo Japanese Garden

San Mateo Japanese Garden

Asian-inspired gardens with a koi pond. Spring blossoming Japanese gardens with a koi pond, pagoda & teahouse in a 16.3-acre city park.

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Imagination City

Imagination City

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Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt

Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt

Playground & creek amid redwood groves. Urban greenbelt offers a playground, climbing wall & creek amid butterfly gardens & redwood groves.

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Bay Play

Bay Play

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Washington Park

Washington Park

Playground, ball fields & courts. City park with baseball & soccer fields, tennis & basketball courts, plus a playground.

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Diablo Escapes

Diablo Escapes

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Children's Playground

Children's Playground

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Eleanor Pardee Park

Eleanor Pardee Park

Grassy fields, playgrounds & gardens. Neighborhood park with playgrounds, grassy fields, community gardens & a multipurpose concrete bowl.

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Pershing Park

Pershing Park

Neighborhood park with a playground. Tree-dotted neighborhood open space with a playground, basketball courts & a picnic area.

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Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area

Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area

Woodlands, fields, a pool & picnic site. Scenic land along Pine Creek with a pool, volleyball courts, a softball field & a large picnic area.

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Civic Park

Civic Park

Green space with native gardens & gazebo. 10-acre park with gardens, picturesque views & a community center & gazebo used for weddings.

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Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

Hands-on science & nature exhibits. Child-oriented venue with animals like birds & turtles, plus interactive educational exhibits.

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Tilden Park Steam Train at the Redwood Valley Railway

Tilden Park Steam Train at the Redwood Valley Railway

Scenic rides behind mini steam engines. This miniature railway with real steam locomotives offers 12-minute rides along a wooded ridge.

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Heritage Park

Heritage Park

Small outdoor space with a playground. Compact local park featuring a kids' playground with a train & a climbing rock.

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Magical Bridge Playground

Magical Bridge Playground

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Doyle Hollis Park

Doyle Hollis Park

Park with a playground & an amphitheater. Park featuring a playground & basketball, plus a fountain, picnic areas & an amphitheater.

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Nealon Park

Nealon Park

Softball & tennis plus a dog park. Tennis courts, a softball field & a dog-friendly area plus a playground & picnic area with tables.

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