# Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Novato

Playgrounds, parks, museums and other things to do with kids in Novato. See which ones have a changing table, room for a stroller and what ages they suit before you go. 6 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-15, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Pioneer Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/pioneer-park-novato) (playground, 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.
2. [South Hamilton Park (Palmisano Community Play Park)](https://ourplayday.com/places/south-hamilton-park-palmisano-community-play-park-novato) (playground, Novato). 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.
3. [Stafford Lake Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/stafford-lake-park-novato) (playground, Novato). 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.
4. [Bahia Oak Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/bahia-oak-park-novato) (playground, Novato). 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.
5. [Hamilton Community Pool](https://ourplayday.com/places/hamilton-community-pool-novato) (pool, Novato). An outdoor community pool with a shallow end for young swimmers, a short walk from the park's play structures.
6. [Poppytots Play Cafe](https://ourplayday.com/places/poppytots-play-cafe-novato) (indoor play space, Novato). A play cafe for kids five and under, with soft playgrounds, ball pits and bounce houses while grown-ups relax at the cafe.

## Other lists for Novato

- [Restaurants](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/novato/restaurants) (5)

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/novato/playgrounds. All of Novato: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/novato