Free things to do with kids in 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.

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.

Petaluma's shady downtown-edge park: the best tree cover of any city playground, with slides, swings, tennis courts, and reservable BBQ areas.

East Petaluma's toddler-scaled playground: equipment sized for the under-10 crowd, open lawn for running, and afternoon shade.