Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Novato

A rebuilt, fully accessible playground with shade umbrellas, fencing and separate tot and big-kid structures, on nine rolling acres with BBQs and a gazebo.

An aviation-themed playground: helicopter, plane and boat pieces for toddlers and a big structure with a swinging bridge for older kids, by the Bay Trail.

A lakeside park with an adventure playground (climbing obstacles, spinners, a zip line) for ages 5 to 12 and a bike park with a learn-to-ride zone for kids.

A community-rebuilt playground: a structure with a bridge, slides and climbing wall, baby and full swings, and paved paths for trikes and balance bikes.

An outdoor community pool with a shallow end for young swimmers, a short walk from the park's play structures.

A play cafe for kids five and under, with soft playgrounds, ball pits and bounce houses while grown-ups relax at the cafe.