# Kid-friendly places in Petaluma 19 listed places in Petaluma: 9 playgrounds and things to do, 7 restaurants, 2 cafés and 1 hotel. Each lists high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus and wheelchair access where known. Last updated 2026-10-18, from the newest confirmation among these places. ## Narrower lists - [Kid-friendly restaurants in Petaluma](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/petaluma/restaurants) (7) - [Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Petaluma](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/petaluma/playgrounds) (9) - [Places with high chairs in Petaluma](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/petaluma/with-high-chairs) (6) - [Places with a changing table in Petaluma](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/petaluma/with-changing-tables) (6) - [Restaurants with a kids' menu in Petaluma](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/petaluma/with-kids-menu) (7) - [Parks and playgrounds with restrooms in Petaluma](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/petaluma/with-restrooms) (4) - [Free things to do with kids in Petaluma](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/petaluma/free-to-visit) (4) - [Shaded playgrounds and parks in Petaluma](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/petaluma/with-shade) (5) - [Places to order at the counter with kids in Petaluma](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/petaluma/order-at-the-counter) (3) ## Places 1. [Leghorns Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/leghorns-park-petaluma) (playground, Petaluma). A covered playground, the most sun-protected in the city: a roof keeps the slides and swings out of direct sun. Tennis courts and a picnic gazebo alongside. 2. [Lucchesi Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/lucchesi-park-petaluma) (playground, Petaluma). Petaluma's 30-acre everything park: two playgrounds including one with adaptive swings and inclusive equipment, the Miracle League North Bay baseball complex, a pond, and a synthetic turf field. 3. [McNear Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/mcnear-park-petaluma) (playground, Petaluma). Petaluma's shady downtown-edge park: the best tree cover of any city playground, with slides, swings, tennis courts, and reservable BBQ areas. 4. [Prince Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/prince-park-petaluma) (playground, Petaluma). East Petaluma's toddler-scaled playground: equipment sized for the under-10 crowd, open lawn for running, and afternoon shade. 5. [Art Play Cafe](https://ourplayday.com/places/art-play-cafe-petaluma) (café, Petaluma). Petaluma's family coffee shop with an indoor play space: espresso and real food for adults, and a dedicated kid play zone steps from the tables. 6. [Brewsters Beer Garden](https://ourplayday.com/places/brewsters-beer-garden-petaluma) (restaurant, Petaluma). A giant open-air beer garden with 350 outdoor seats, BBQ and smash burgers, live music, and room for kids to move. 7. [Brigitte Bistro](https://ourplayday.com/places/brigitte-bistro-petaluma) (restaurant, Petaluma). A French bistro with petite versions of bistro classics on the kids menu and a 'childhood vanilla flan', a nicer dinner out that still takes toddlers seriously. 8. [Hank's](https://ourplayday.com/places/hank-s-petaluma) (restaurant, Petaluma). Petaluma's creekside comfort-food standby: burgers, big breakfasts and a relaxed family room on the boulevard. 9. [Pub Republic](https://ourplayday.com/places/pub-republic-petaluma) (restaurant, Petaluma). East Petaluma's neighborhood gastropub: a genuine kids menu alongside craft beer and elevated pub food. 10. [Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma](https://ourplayday.com/places/sheraton-sonoma-county-petaluma-petaluma) (hotel, Petaluma). A full-service hotel by the marina with an outdoor pool overlooking the turning basin and a restaurant on site, between downtown and the highway. 11. [Sax's Joint](https://ourplayday.com/places/sax-s-joint-petaluma) (restaurant, Petaluma). Petaluma's punk-rock diner: pancakes the size of pizzas, chicken 'n' waffles, and fried-bologna sandwiches, with a kids' menu and portions that defeat teenagers. 12. [Pronzini Farms Christmas Trees & Pumpkin Patch](https://ourplayday.com/places/pronzini-farms-christmas-trees-pumpkin-patch-petaluma) (farm, Petaluma). Pumpkin patch with a corn pit, petting zoo, small bounce houses, tire playground, mega slide and a cow tractor ride. 13. [Marin French Cheese Co.](https://ourplayday.com/places/marin-french-cheese-co-west-marin-petaluma-postal) (restaurant, Petaluma). The oldest continually operating cheese company in America: grab sandwiches and picnic fixings at the deli counter, then eat at tables by the pond while kids watch the geese and run the lawn. 14. [Volpi's Ristorante & Bar](https://ourplayday.com/places/volpis-ristorante-and-bar-petaluma) (restaurant, Petaluma). A kids' menu of chicken tenders or pasta, and long communal tables. 15. [American Made Farm Sanctuary](https://ourplayday.com/places/american-made-farm-sanctuary-petaluma) (farm, Petaluma). A family-run farm animal rescue where kids feed and pet goats, donkeys, alpacas and more on an hour-long walking tour. 16. [Lala's Creamery](https://ourplayday.com/places/lala-s-creamery-petaluma) (ice cream shop, Petaluma). Old-fashioned soda fountain with classic sundaes, fizzy drinks and counter seats in a retro parlor. 17. [Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/petaluma-adobe-state-historic-park-petaluma) (park, Petaluma). Hands-on rancho history at a state historic park that's a classic fourth-grade field trip. 18. [Shollenberger Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/shollenberger-park-petaluma) (park, Petaluma). A flat gravel loop that works with a stroller, with lots of birds to watch along the marsh. 19. [The Fun Factory](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-fun-factory-petaluma) (indoor play space, Petaluma). Indoor playground with drop-in open play by the half hour or all day, plus a party room. ## 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. Any page linked above is also served as markdown by adding .md to its address. Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/petaluma