Wheelchair and stroller accessible places in Oakland

A 12-acre Dimond District park with three play structures from tot-lot to big-kid, Sausal Creek to stomp in, paved paths for scooters, and trails toward Joaquin Miller.

Wide open paths for bikes and scooters, with the container cranes right there across the water. Kids who like big machines will stand and watch.

Planetarium shows under a 241-seat dome, hands-on exhibits, and research telescopes open on clear evenings, up in the Oakland hills, with free covered parking.

California art, history and natural sciences under one roof, with touch-friendly areas for small kids and a garden that's free to enjoy.

A hillside zoo where the gondola up to the California Trail is included with admission, and the ride itself is half the outing for a small child.