Two big play areas right on the bay, with climbing, swings, slides and room to run between them.
An inclusive zipline, climbing coves and a shaded sand area right by the bay, so kids of all abilities get a turn.
New inclusive climbing and play equipment right on the bay.
Shaded climbing for the middle of the day, and lawn games nearby.
A tot lot and a rope-climbing area for older kids, by the water.
Two play areas, one for younger kids and one for older, plus a sandbox and picnic tables for the snack break.
A playground and lawn with splash fountains close by.
A playground and plenty of grass.
A tot lot and swings sized for toddlers, right next to the sports fields.
Swings and slides, then a lawn to run on.
A playground and a flat stretch of grass looking out over the bay.
A little tot lot right by the bay. Ten minutes of climbing, then out comes the picnic blanket.
A playground next to a big lawn, so there's room for running once the climbing's done.
Slides and sand structures beside wide lawns, with room for a picnic after the climbing.
Tot lot, slides, swings and a stretch of grass, tucked on the quieter east edge of a big park.
A tot lot, swings and slides, with open lawn beside them for running.
Two tot lots along the water, with bucket swings, small slides and sand, and wide open fields.
Renovated play structures with a wood theme, for a break between the downtown sights.
Swings and climbers right on the bayfront promenade.
A fire engine to play on for the under-fives and climbing obstacles for older kids.
Slides, swings and a climbing wall right by the sports fields. The wall is what school-age kids head for.
Swings, slides and monkey bars. A no-frills neighborhood playground.
Look for the frog sculpture. Around it: a tot lot for toddlers and climbing structures for bigger kids.
Restored old buildings around a wide plaza, and hands-on living-history demos for kids.
A small sandy tot lot tucked in among the sports fields, handy while an older sibling is at practice.
A long waterfront path and a pier for watching the boats go by.
Waves to watch from the top of the bluff, and whales when they're passing.
A small playground in a park full of colorful birdhouses. Count them on the way in.
Wide sand with lifeguards on duty, and room for your kid to dig a proper hole.
Mariachi and folklórico dancers in the courtyard. The swirling skirts hold a small kid's attention better than you'd expect.
Early local history and a hilltop view. Best for the curious school-age kid who asks how old everything is.
Market treats to sample and street musicians playing, which keeps a kid happy while you shop.
A one-room schoolhouse from 1865, desks and stove still there. Kids can't believe it was all one room.
A young kids' area with picture books and a separate teen area for older siblings.
An interactive video tour, then gold-panning and brickmaking demos, so school-age kids get history they can get their hands on.
A neighborhood street market where kids can graze the snack stands and pick out their own fruit.
A busy street market where kids pick out their own snack and meet the people who grew it. Hold hands, it gets crowded.
A reading nook shaped like a sailboat and a working periscope.
Old stagecoaches, wagons and carts up close, which is all a vehicle-mad kid needs to hear.
