Esmeralda Slide Park Playground

A tiny patch of green with a simple play area, good for a quick stop when you are already nearby.

Bernal pizza with outdoor tables and a lively vibe for toddlers and up.

Bernal Iranian small plates with outdoor seating; bring kids who like to share.

Loud, cheerful Bernal spaghetti house with a kids' menu and crayons; a toddler favorite.

Bernal barbecue joint with a kids' menu, crayons, and a corner for kids to play while the ribs arrive.

A fenced playground with a sandbox beside a wide practice area where generations of neighborhood kids have learned to ride bikes.