Places with a changing table in Larkspur (3)

Newly renovated creekside playground with climbing structures, a rotating net cone and swings, ringed by shady lawn, 30 picnic tables and BBQs, with views of Mt. Tam - a Central Marin birthday-party favorite.

Marin's iconic family restaurant: classic American comfort food, a kids' menu with real choices, and an outdoor patio under the redwoods on Magnolia - with Dolliver Park playground across the street for a pre-dinner energy burn.

Fast-casual Greek salads, pitas and frozen yogurt inside the Marin Country Mart - where a turtle pond, outdoor play structure and weekend pony rides make the whole shopping center the entertainment.