Kid-friendly places in Sherman Oaks

Two playgrounds plus sports fields and courts, for siblings of different ages.

Three mini golf courses, batting cages and a big arcade. The golf holds them for a while; the arcade is where the afternoon goes.

Thin New York slices, the game on TV, and food out fast enough for short attention spans.

Hawaiian shave ice and boba in sizes for one or for sharing. Exactly what a hot afternoon needs.

Fresh churros a dozen ways, and the churro ice cream sandwich is the one kids point at.

An indoor playground inside a shopping mall, a handy place for little kids to play.

A candy-themed indoor playground where little kids can play in a sweet, colorful setting.