Casa Latina

Fresh, high-quality food on a spacious patio with room for strollers, though service is slow.

Two playgrounds: a fenced tot area with low slides and swings, and a big climbing structure with ropes, bridges and a tall slide for older kids.

Small Mexican grill with friendly service, outdoor seating and tacos.

Reptile shop open since 1970 that doubles as a working vivarium, with snakes, lizards, tortoises and spiders to look at and no ticket needed.

Landmark neighborhood diner with house-made breakfast and sandwiches all day, inside or at the outdoor tables.

West Berkeley's go-to: a long hillside slide, a restored creek older kids migrate to, and the Hidden Cafe right in the park. Basketball and tennis at the south end.