Shaded playgrounds and parks in Novato
Pioneer Park
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.
South Hamilton Park (Palmisano Community Play Park)
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.
Stafford Lake Park
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.