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Hanging Out with the Kids

This is a space where you are able to view my favorite things to do!

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Outdoor Recreation

This is a space where you are able to locate free adventurous and educational spaces and opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities with your children.

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT:

Redwood Regional Park

Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline

Tilden Nature Center

Please check out East Bay Regional Park District's website for more fun and FREE places to go with the kids or by yourself

East Bay Regional Park District

Calendar of Events

Sunday Morning Nature Walks

 

 OAKLAND:

Port of Oakland

530 Water St, Oakland, CA 94607

(510) 627-1100

 

BERKELEY:

Berkeley Marina

201 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710 

(510) 981-6740

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SAN LEANDRO

San Leandro Marina

40 San Leandro Marina, San Leandro, CA 

(510) 577-3488

 

CAMPING

Anthony Chabot Family Campgrounds

For questions or to make a reservation by phone,
please call our Reservations Department
Phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757), option 2.
For persons with hearing impairments, please use the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711.

9999 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546 

(888) 327-2757

 

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Eating out 

This is a list of my Favorite Family Friendly spots to take the kids!

Denny's

Various Locations

 

Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe 

4081 Hollis St, Emeryville, CA 94608

(510) 594-1221

 

Buttercup

229 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607

(510) 444-2976

 

Oakland Grill

301 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607

(510) 835-1176

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Local Beaches

This is a list of the best Family beaches to take kids of all ages!

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Stinson Beach

2 Calle del Onda, Stinson Beach, CA 94970

 

Alameda Beach

2351 Shoreline Dr, Alameda, CA 94501

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Neighborhood Parks 

Please visit these local parks for fun, lunch, play, and to relax if you have some free time! 

My favorites are also listed for easy parking and lots of free fun!

City of Oakland:

City of Oakland Park Listing

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Lakeside Park aka Lake Merritt

Lake Merritt in Oakland, California is one of the most unique urban spaces in the United States.

 

Rotary Nature Center

600 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610 

(510) 238-3739

 

Diamond Park

3860 Hanly Rd, Oakland, CA 94602 

(510) 482-7831

 

Arroyo Viejo Park
7800 Olive St, Oakland, Ca 94621 

City of Berkeley:

City of Berkeley Park Listing

 

Adventure Playground | City of Berkeley (berkeleyca.gov)

Unique free outdoor play space for children and families. 

Address: 160 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710

Phone: (510) 981-6720

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Amusement Parks 

Family-Friendly Theme and Amusement Parks!

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Six Flags

Rides and Animal shows

Great America

Rides and character performances

4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054 · 

(408) 988-1776

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Rides,  Beach, and Vendor Boardwalk

Oakland Zoo

Aminals and Carnival Ride Area

9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA 94605

(510) 632-9525

Children's Fairy Land

Carnival Rides and children's play areas

699 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610 

(510) 452-2259

Universal Studios Hollywod

Themed character park and rides

100 Universal City Plz, Universal City, CA 91608

(800) 864-8377

Alameda County Fair

4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566 

(925) 426-7600

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Local Events

Check out these Free Family-Friendly Events

 

May 2023:

Healthy Me FamilySing and Dance Along

(For all BUSD Preschool Families)

Date: Saturday, 5.20.23

Location: 1810 Hopkins Street, Berkeley CA 94707

Contact: AGUACATEMUSICKIDS.com

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Family Fun Events in Oakland

Family-Friendly Events

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Rotary Nature Center at Lake Merritt

Event Calendar

 

City of Berkeley Recreational Events

City of Berkeley Recreation Events

 

Parent's Press

Event Calendar

 

East Bay Regional Park District

Event Calendar 

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Children's Fairyland Events (low-cost)

Event Calendar 

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