MAZRA

Wood-fired pizza and small plates on Broadway; OpenTable notes family-friendly seating and that guests frequently bring kids and celebrate birthdays here.

Slow-smoked BBQ and comfort food on Middlefield with a relaxed, family-welcoming dining room; voted kid-friendly by OpenTable diners. Easy parking and quick seating for weeknight family dinners.

Three play zones by age, with climbing and slides and a separate space for babies and toddlers. Five- and six-year-olds love it. Everyone wears socks.

Redwood City's 31-acre community park (home of the Magical Bridge Playground), with its own playground and tot lot, sports fields, and reservable picnic areas.

Neighborhood favorite with a playground, a separate tot lot, and a summer water feature (June-September) for hot days.