Find kid-friendly places in Concord (9)

One of the few playgrounds in the country built so kids who can't walk, see, or hear play on the same equipment as everyone else - ramps, adaptive swings, sensory features, the works. The duck pond on the way out is a family tradition for regulars.

Concord's biggest park playground, a wide-structure setup for mixed ages with the city's aquatic park directly adjacent - a seamless summer upgrade from playground to pool. Tennis courts, lawns, and picnic shelters make it an all-morning destination.

Concord's playground-plus-spray-park combo: a traditional climbing structure with a free city spray park running Memorial Day through late September, with separate zones for toddlers and bigger kids. Kids rotate between structure and spray jets all afternoon.

A pint-sized amusement park for the under-8 crowd: Dragon Coaster, teacups, carousel, frog hopper, and a train that loops the neighboring park and pond. Small and contained enough that one parent can solo two kids without losing anyone.

The golf-course grill at Diablo Creek with weekend kids-eat-free, big booths, and a patio overlooking the course - space for antsy kids to move without glares.

The budget pick on Clayton Road: a simple outdoor pool and free light breakfast for families who'd rather spend the hotel money on Pixieland tickets.

Concord's full-service Hilton in the Diamond Blvd corridor: outdoor pool, big rooms, and a location five minutes from Concord Community Park and the Pixieland gate.

Grill-at-the-table Korean BBQ that turns dinner into an activity - kids love watching the meat cook, and the banchan keeps them grazing. 510 Families' East Bay Korean BBQ pick.

A mostly-gated playground built so kids with mobility, vision, or hearing challenges can play alongside others.