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Nov 2011
Re: Where to take carousel-obsessed toddler?
Kennedy Park in Hayward
Surprisingly quick drive - takes me approx. 25 min from
Rockridge (esp. considering it takes 30 min to get to Little
Farm/Tilden). And they have a train too.
http://www.haywardrec.org/kennedy.html
Oct 2010
Hello --
Anyone know of which parks in the Bay Area are the best
enclosed for 3 crazy toddlers?
I'm specifically looking for Hayward, Castro Valley and San
Leandro/San Lorenzo.
I called HARD (Hayward Area Recreation & Park District) and
was told 'none of our parks are enclosed.' That is not
technically true as there is an enclosed sand area with
swings and slides at the Castro Valley Park (near the
community center.)
Thanks,
Emily - Mom to almost 3 year old triplets
Though I haven't stepped foot in one since seeing 'Super
Size Me,' McDonald's does have enclosed play areas. When I
had two kids under two, that is where I went. I believe the
Washington Manor Park tot lot located in the southwest end
is enclosed
(http://www.sanleandro.org/depts/rec/parks/washington.asp).
The Play Cafe is in Oakland (www.playcafellc.com), though
near the San Leandro border. Feeling your pain
In San Leandro, there is a new, clean, enclosed play area
for pre-schoolers at McCartney Park. The park is on
Sunnyside Drive near Breed Ave (behind Washington Elementary
School). It's usually not very crowded and the families
I've met there have been very nice and friendly. enjoy!
August 2005
We just recently moved and need to find a good park. i'm looking for
shade and off busy streets. i have a toddler so not to advanced. my
location is east oakland/mac arthur on the san leandro border. does
anyone know of such a park? i would love a park down a unknown
street etc. my old neighborhood had one and i loved it. (maxwell park)
thank you.
Michelle
Our two favorite parks in San Leandro are McCartney Park on
Breed and Sunnyside (behind Washington Elementary) and Halcyon
Park on 147th Ave. and Western. They meet your requirement of
off busy streets and they have great new equipment especially
for smaller children. Shade, however, is sometimes hard to come
by. It is more around the edges than over the playgrounds
themselves.
Ellen
These all might be farther than you are looking for but...Try Jordan Park (it's actually
called Avenue Terrace Park). You take the Redwood Road Exit, off of Hwy 13, get
onto Redwood, go west, and then take a right on Jordan (hence the name) and you'll
see it on your right. Shady, lots of toddler structures, lots of toys (people leave
them there), sand, and lots of space to just run. The Castro Valley park has also
been remodeled and now has water structures (take the Fairmont exit off 580, go
east, you'll see Lake Chabot on your left (which is a good place for a walk - but no
real play structures there) and then after 1/2 mile, you will take a left on Quail
(where the CV Community Ctr is) and then you will see the park. They also have
good play structures and sand. Not so much shade. Finally, if you are looking for a
fun indoor place - try Play Cafe at 4400 Keller in Oakland. Lots of fun stuff to do
there! It just opened and is free until 9/1 and then there will be an entrance fee
(which will be well worth it!)
Mimi
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