Best Water Parks & Splash Pads
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Ryder Park
A playground, splash pad & picnic area. Neighborhood park with striking, modern picnic pavilions, BBQs, a playground & seasonal splash pad.
Magic Mountain Playground
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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.
Catamaran Park
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Laureola Park
Small park with sport courts & more. Family-friendly, 2.6-acre park boasting sports facilities, a spray pad & playground & a picnic area.
Stafford Park
Open space for picnicking & play. Small community park with picnic tables, playground equipment & a separate play area for toddlers.
Maddux Park
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Washington Manor Park
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Warm Water Cove Park
Urban waterfront green space. A former industrial wasteland, now a waterfront city park with paved walking trails.
24th & York Mini Park
Colorful nook with a play area & benches. Snug park with a children’s play area & benches plus a mosaic snake structure & colorful murals.
William "Bill" Patterson Park
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Cannery Park
Small spot for climbing & splashing. Compact neighborhood facility with complex climbing structures & a splash playground area.
Mission Playground Park
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Mitchell Park Playground Water Fountains
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Mitchell Park
Recreational activities for all ages. Grassy park with tennis/handball courts, horseshoe pits, playgrounds, splash pad & a fenced dog run.
Shoreline Lake Boathouse
Scenic wildlife & recreation area. Scenic spot for bird-watching, biking, running & other recreational activities.
Wyandotte Park
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Castro Valley Community Park
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Castro Valley Park Splash Pad
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Things to Do with Toddlers
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Best Parks for Outdoor Fun
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Best Tutoring Centers & Academic Support
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Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families
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Best Indoor Play Areas for Kids
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Best Camping Spots & Outdoor Adventures
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Best Kids Camps & Summer Programs
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Top Amusement Parks & Fun Centers
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