Find kid-friendly places in El Cerrito (6)

Five winding El Cerrito acres split by a creek: a tot structure with bridges and four bucket swings on one side, two tall tunnel slides and big-kid swings on the other, plus a duck-and-turtle pond up the hill. Paved paths are made for scooters and strollers.

Scratch moles and tacos in a festive room, with kids 10 and under eating free every Taco Tuesday at the El Cerrito location - the best Tuesday dinner deal in the west county.

A clean, quiet El Cerrito hills park with woodland-themed tot and big-kid structures (swirly slides, fish-shaped climbing steps), spinning chairs, and a huge grass field. Weekday afternoons are reliably uncrowded.

The old-school diner where breakfast, burgers, and a bakery case of pies do all the kid-bribing for you. 510 Families notes the El Cerrito location has the most dining space and easiest parking.

An El Cerrito restaurant that's less crowded on weeknights and has high chairs for babies.

A rock climbing gym in El Cerrito.