A 17-acre former ranch with separate play areas for younger and older kids, walking trails, and a motion-activated tunnel of spraying metal tubes with ground jets.
A giant mosaic serpent winds down the hill, and the 2025 renovation added nature-inspired climbers, musical play pieces and game tables for a wider age range.
A picnic-first park with a playground, bocce courts, big shade trees and reservable picnic areas, next to the elementary school and a regular birthday-party spot.
A BBQ joint local families recommend: smoky brisket for grown-ups and a casual room that forgives kid noise.
Brick-oven East Coast pizza and a big kids' menu.
Big-portion comfort food with a bear mascot everywhere, a cubs' menu, and staff practiced at wrangling family tables.
Farm-to-table on Hartz Avenue where the grown-up food is good and kids still get a real menu, for a nice dinner without leaving the kids with a sitter.
A homey neighborhood café with a real kids' menu: housemade tater tots, little burritos, fruit cups and French toast.
Shady park with a playground and a path along the lake.
Park with a train station themed play area, a rose garden and sports fields.
