Find kid-friendly places in Hayward (4)

A fully gated all-abilities playground in Tennyson Park: accessible structures, bucket swings, a Liberty Swing that fits a whole wheelchair, an airplane play piece, and a bathroom parents rave about. Worth the drive from anywhere in the county.

Old-school family park on Hesperian with a mini train, petting zoo, pony rides, and a merry-go-round alongside the regular playgrounds - the cheap-thrills trifecta that has entertained Hayward kids for generations.

Sauce-stained smiles guaranteed: BBQ with a proper Lil' Wilbur kids menu, and one kids meal free with each adult entree. Mess-friendly by nature - nobody glares at a dropped rib here.

A free nature center with an indoor space to explore.