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Best Family-Friendly Attractions

Explore the best family-friendly attractions in Menlo Park.

Vasona Lake County Park

Vasona Lake County Park

Site with a sprawling lawn, trail & lake. Public green space with 45 acres of lawn, a multi-use trail & picnic areas plus a lake with fishing.

333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032, United States

Jack Fischer Park

Jack Fischer Park

Green play space geared to young kids. Outdoor area with picnic tables, playgrounds & an interactive water feature designed for young kids.

Abbott Ave & Pollard Road, Campbell, CA 95008

Memorial Park

Memorial Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo, CA 94960

Gerstle Park

Gerstle Park

Elegant historic estate on 2 acres. Historic estate with 12 ornate rooms & cottages in a 2-acre park setting used for community events.

San Rafael Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

Imagination Park

Imagination Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

541 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960

Dublin Historic Park and Museums

Dublin Historic Park and Museums

Local history & 1850s-era buildings. A 10-acre park with preserved buildings from the 1850s tells the story of the city's early settlers.

6600 Donlon Way, Dublin, CA 94568

Japanese Gardens

Japanese Gardens

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

22373 N 3rd St, Hayward, CA 94546

Sycamore Valley Park

Sycamore Valley Park

Sports facilities, BBQ pits & more. Park with ball fields, bocce courts & paths, plus a playground, picnic area & BBQ pits.

2101 Holbrook Dr, Danville, CA 94526

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.

240 Hampton Rd, Hayward, CA 94541, United States

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

Theater & interactive exhibit gallery. Educational multimedia exhibits include theater, touch pools & a remotely operated underwater robot.

35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

Wilder Ranch State Park

Wilder Ranch State Park

Picnic areas, trails & horseback riding. Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding.

1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Roaring Camp

Roaring Camp

Train rides & all-ages special events. Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events.

5401 Graham Hill Rd, Felton, CA 95018

Seymour Marine Discovery Center

Seymour Marine Discovery Center

Aquarium & interactive science museum. Interactive marine science museum & aquarium, with hands-on exhibits, a touch pool & a gift shop.

100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Magical Bridge Playground

Magical Bridge Playground

Play structures around a grassy mound. Slides, swings & climbing frames around an artificial hill, plus a treehouse & bridge.

3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, United States

Garin Regional Park

Garin Regional Park

Hills, fields, streams & farming history. This natural area with hills, fields & streams houses a seasonal visitor center on ranching history.

1320 Garin Ave, Hayward, CA 94544, United States

Japanese Friendship Garden

Japanese Friendship Garden

Spacious & tranquil traditional garden. Covering 5.5 acres, this serene Japanese garden features a koi pond & a quaint red arch bridge.

1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112

Kelley Park

Kelley Park

172-acre green space with lawn bowling. This park, which contains a zoo & living history museum, offers picnic spots & lawn bowling greens.

1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112

Dan Foley Park

Dan Foley Park

Fishing, sporting, picnics & playground. A community center shares grounds with fishing, natural & artificial fields, play & picnic areas.

1461 N Camino Alto, Vallejo, CA 94589

California Nursery Historical Park

California Nursery Historical Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

36501 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536, United States

Five Canyons Park

Five Canyons Park

Green parkland with miles of trail loops. Over 300 acres of lush outdoor space, offering hiking trails with canyons, scenic views & wildlife.

25852 Five Canyons Pkwy, Castro Valley, CA 94552, United States

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