Kid-friendly places in Foster City

A playground by the lagoon beside the community center, with a climbing wall, tall slides and shade structures, plus a big open lawn.

Lagoon-side hotel with an indoor pool and hot tub, two on-site restaurants, and an outdoor shopping center next door.

Baby and big-kid swings, a two-person swing to share and rain-sound pieces, with a separate tiny-tot area.

11-acre neighborhood park with a sandy playground, BBQs, tennis, basketball and volleyball, a solid all-ages hangout.

A playground on the lagoon with picnic benches and a soccer field alongside.

A netted arch climber that leads to a slide, plus a climber that goes every which way, with a big lawn around it for running.

Neighborhood park with a small sandy beach on the Foster City lagoon, a children's play area and picnic tables, a rare sand-and-water spot for kids in Foster City.

Foster City's biggest park (about 24 acres): children's play area, ball fields, picnic spots and waterfront views, with room for the whole family to spread out.

Newer extended-stay hotel where every suite has a fully equipped kitchen, plus free hot breakfast and free parking.