Find kid-friendly places in Vallejo (9)

Vallejo's storybook park: a gated, staff-run wonderland with a teapot slide, climb-in train, firetruck, and castle corners, sized exactly for the under-8 crowd - the county's classic toddler half-day.

Theme park and animal park together in Vallejo: dolphins and giraffes on one side, roller coasters on the other, with a whole area of gentle rides for small children.

Vallejo's oak-woodland park: playgrounds under big old trees along a creek corridor, with room to roam and easy family picnic sites - shadier and quieter than the lake parks.

East Vallejo's lake park: a big fishing lake with ducks, shady picnic groves, and a playground loop - the picnic-and-play spot Vallejo parents default to on weekends.

The Philippines' beloved chicken chain on Sonoma Blvd: crispy Chickenjoy, sweet-style spaghetti, and family meal bundles - a cult favorite that doubles as a kid pleaser.

Vallejo's crispy-fish-and-chicken counter: fast, inexpensive combos that travel well to the waterfront or a park - the local grab-and-go family staple.

A dockside diner on the Vallejo waterfront: fish and chips, burgers, and harbor views from the patio - lunch with a side of ferry-watching.

The Six Flags neighbor: an indoor pool for post-park swims and the Bistro downstairs, across Fairgrounds Drive from Discovery Kingdom - the walkable-to-the-park pick.

Free breakfast and a pool minutes from the Six Flags gates on Fairgrounds Drive - the family-value alternative to the Courtyard next door.