Adventure Playground160 University Avenue
, Berkeley, CA (510) 981-6720
Adventure Playground is an outdoor facility at the Berkeley Marina featuring unique play experiences and staff who encourage children to play and build creatively, using simpl
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Alemany Farm992 Ellsworth Street (415) 577-7980
When driving on the 280 freeway, do you ever wonder who tends to the beautiful gardens on the hillside near the Alemany Market? The Alemany Farm is a project that benefits the
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AT&T Park24 Willie Mays Plaza (415) 972-2000
Welcome to the home of the San Francisco Giants! Fans of all ages come here to root for their favorite team, play in the park, throw a few fast pitches themselves, and soak up
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Belvedere-Tiburon Recreation Department1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Suite A
, Tiburon, CA (415) 435-4355
This recreation center offers so many programs for kids that are worth the drive from the City.Classes: Programs include ballet, creative movement, cotillion, soccer, basketba
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Chinese PlaygroundSacramento Street and Waverly Place (415) 274-0202
This interesting playground was built into the side of a hill and is multi-leveled with sand play areas as well as an indoor gym. The clubhouse hosts an afterschool program th
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Dart Ops1150 El Camino Real, Suite 141
, San Bruno, CA (650) 952-2297
A place dedicated to shooting air-blasted foam darts?!? Bring it on! Located in Tanforan Mall, this contained space is a great way for active kids to expel their energy, espec
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Driven Raceway4601 Redwood Drive
, Rohnert Park, CA (707) 585-3748
Kids ready for a new adventure? Try kart racing! Driven Raceway is an indoor kart racing facility that has high spee electric karts, which are emission free and environmentall
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Fitzgerald Marine ReserveCalifornia and North Lake Streets
, Moss Beach, CA (650) 728-3584
Welcome to one of the richest intertidal ecosystems along the Pacific Coast. Twice a day, up to 200 species of scuttling, wriggling creatures are stranded by the retreating ti
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Fort Ross State Historic Park19005 Coast Highway One
, Jenner, CA (707) 847-3286
Fort Ross was established in 1812 by Russians as an outpost for sea otter hunters and a permanent trade base. None of the original fort structures remain, however several buil
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GoKart Racer1541 Adrian Road
, Burlingame, CA (650) 692-7223
Take your teenager out for a day at the races—GoKart racing, that is. Ride safe and well-maintained karts on three European-designed road courses. GoKart Racer provides racing
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Harley Farms Goat Dairy205 North Street
, Pescadero, CA (650) 879-0480
Tour the goat cheese farm and eat it, too! Spend a day at Harley Farms Goat Dairy, an award-winning goat cheese maker, located south of Half Moon Bay in the town of Pescadero,
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High Sierra Snowmobiling at Old Brockaway Golf Course7900 North Lake Boulevard
, Kings Beach, CA (530) 546-9909
Zoom! Off you go into the snow. This is a great family activity for fun in the mountains in winter. The track is pretty flat so there are no surprises. There is a gorgeous vie
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Hop-n-Play1150 El Camino Real, Suite 142
, San Bruno, CA (877) 446-7675
Just a BART ride away is Hop-n-Play, a unique indoor playspace and party facility located in the Tanforan shopping mall. Almost all of the equipment in this place moves— great
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House of Air926 Mason Street (415) 345-9675
Crissy Field and the Presidio got even cooler with the opening of House of Air, an indoor trampoline park equipped with two sets of conjoined trampolines for kids of all ages
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iFly SF Bay31310 Alvarado-Niles Road
, Union City, CA (510) 489-4359
Want to take your 3-year-old sky diving? Well ... indoor skydiving that is. There’s now a place in the Bay Area where you can experience the exhilaration of sky diving without
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K1 Speed Indoor Go Kart Racing160 Beacon Street
, South San Francisco, CA (855) 517-7333
K1 Speed is the largest indoor karting company in the United States, with many locations nationwide. The K1 Speed San Francisco Center brings indoor go kart racing to the Bay
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Kids Outdoor ClubGolden Gate Park (415) 407-0813
Kids Outdoor Club (KOC) is a unique outdoor program in which kids do a variety of activities every day, including kickball, soccer, flag games, golf, baseball, relay races, na
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Lucky Ju Ju/Pacific Pinball Museum1510 Webster Street
, Alameda, CA (510) 769-1349
Pacific Pinball Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of pinball. See all kinds of pinball art from different decades. Then step back in time and play pinball on super
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Mar Vista Stable2152 Skyline Boulevard
, Daly City, CA (650) 991-4224
Horseback riding on the beach! Mar Vista Stables offers rides by the hour, pony rides around a carousel for kids ages 2 and up for $10, and classes and lessons for English and
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Margaret Hayward Playground Rec Connect and Afterschool Program1016 Laguna Street (415) 292-3011
The Rec Connect Program is a partnership between the Department of Children, Youth, and their Families, community-based organizations, and local recreation centers in five of
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Miwok Stables701 Tennessee Valley Road
, Mill Valley, CA (415) 383-8048
Located along Tennessee Valley Road in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), Miwok Livery is the place for horse lovers of all ages.Miwok offers scenic trail rides
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Monopoly in the ParkEast San Carlos Street (and Woz Way)
, San Jose, CA (408) 995-6487
Come check out the only permanent outdoor giant Monopoly board in the world! It is a 930-square-foot granite replica of the popular game. Of course, there are also enormous pl
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Oceanic SocietyMarina and Scott Streets (415) 441-1106
The Oceanic Society is a nonprofit conservation organization that protects endangered wildlife and preserves threatened marine habitats worldwide. The society hosts natural hi
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Playgroups USAVarious locations
, , CA
Playgroups USA is a national website where parents and caregivers can go online and join a playgroup with their infants and toddlers. Playgroups are very popular today because
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PlayLand610 Coloma Street, Building 6
, Sausailito, CA (415) 381-1241
Cross the bridge and visit PlayLand, an indoor bounce house playground equipped with 40x20foot sports arena, a 15-foot slide, a full-sized bounce house with a slide, another o
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Pump It Up of San Francisco201 Mendell Street (415) 375-9596
Turn your next event into a bouncing, laughing, sliding extravaganza, perfect for any team party, mom's playgroup, or fundraiser. Pump It Up is the original inflatable party p
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Safari Run341 North Amphlett Boulevard
, San Mateo, CA (650) 342-1977
Only 15 minutes away from the City, a wild and adventure-filled play space awaits your active child. Safari Run can seem like a glorified fast food play area, but experienced
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Safari West Wildlife Preserve and African Tent Camp3115 Porter Creek Road
, Santa Rosa, CA (800) 616-2695
Short on money to take the kids on a safari in Africa? Travel to the North Bay and visit this unique preserve with over 400 mammals and birds. Safari West's inhabitants includ
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Salesian Boys' and Girls' Club680 Filbert Street (415) 397-3068
The Salesian Boys' and Girls' Club in San Francisco was established almost 90 years ago by a priest at Saints Peter and Paul Church who found that a majority of delinquent boy
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San Francisco ArchersLundy Way
, Pacifica, CA (650) 355-9947
San Francisco Archers is a friendly archery club in Pacifica. Feel free to join the SFA Archery Outreach Program on the first and third Sunday of each month from 9am–noon. Com
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San Francisco Archery3795 Balboa Street (415) 751-2776
San Francisco Archery, which also goes by San Francisco Archery Academy or On Target 2k Mobile Archery Program, is mainly a pro shop that carries archery equipment. They do of
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San Francisco Bay Area Curling ClubVarious locations
, , CA (646) 742-7400
Curling comes to San Francisco by way of the San Francisco Bay Area Curling Club. They offer FREE introductory curling lessons for youth ages 9 and up, which includes learning
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San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum1199 9th Avenue (at Lincoln Way) (415) 661-1316
One of the finest botanical gardens in the country, the San Francisco Botanical Garden features a spectacular array of plants from the Mediterranean and other mild, temperate
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San Francisco Disc Golf Club's Golden Gate Disc Golf CourseGolden Gate Park
The first disc golf course in the City, the Golden Gate Disc Golf Course, is funded, maintained, and operated by the San Francisco Disc Golf Club (SFDGC). The 18-hole course i
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San Francisco Nature Education3450 Geary Boulevard, Suite 208 (415) 387-9160
San Francisco Nature Education (SFNE) offers environmental education for youth and adults, especially in underserved communities. Programs include:- School Programs: SFNE prov
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San Francisco Recreation and Park Department501 Stanyan Street (415) 831-6800
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (SF Recreation and Park) offers a gamut of activities for the entire family, including: swimming, camping, Tiny Tot programs,
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Silicon Segway (formerly Segway of San Francisco)205 Rockaway Beach Avenue
, Pacifica, CA (877) 873-4929
A Segway Personal Transporter is a two-wheeled self-balancing electric scooter that can take riders to places that a bike or a car can't. Silicon Segway offers unique tours of
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Six Flags Waterworld Concord1950 Waterworld Parkway
, Concord, CA (925) 609-1364
Take the Honolulu Halfpipe to The Big Kahuna! Splash, ride, jump, slide...this is a great waterworld adventure. There are lots of "thrill" rides, but also family fun rides for
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Sky High Sports2880 Mead Avenue
, Santa Clara, CA (408) 492-1139
You think Santa Clara is too far to go just for a trampoline? Wait 'til you see this place – it's trampoline heaven. Literally bounce off the walls at this indoor arena equipp
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Sonoma County Regional Parks Department (707) 565-2267
The Sonoma County Regional Parks Department offers many opportunities for outdoor adventures including fishing, camping, swimming, picnicking, trails for horseback riding, hik
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Spring Lake Regional Park391 Violetti Drive
, Santa Rosa, CA (707) 539-8092
The visitor to Spring Lake Park will find an exciting array of displays and exhibits to enjoy at the Visitor Center as well as a number of interpretive projects especially des
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Studio Grow1235 10th Street
, Berkeley, CA (510) 526-9888
Studio Grow is a fantastic play space in Berkeley for the 0 to 6 set. This wonderful place is the brainchild of two loving dads who have extensive experience in early childhoo
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Sutro Baths (Sutro Historic District)Point Lobos Avenue (415) 561-4323
A landmark that is part of the Sutro Historic District, Sutro Baths is a great place to bring your wee ones, as well as kids studying San Francisco or California history. The
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The Boardsports SchoolVarious locations
, , CA (415) 385-1224
This award-winning windsurfing, stand up paddle boarding (SUP), and kitesurfing school is located in two fantastic beaches in the Bay Area — Crown Beach Park in Alameda and Co
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UCSF Outdoor Programs500 Parnassus Avenue (415) 476-2078
UCSF's Outdoor Programs offer a variety of programs for families, especially those with older children. Group adventures include backpacking, sea kayaking, water rafting, snow
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URBIA Adventure LeagueURBIA produces seasonal adventure booklets for families to discover "green spots" and hilltops right in the City. Every three months, "Urbikids" get a new adventure packet fil
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West Sunset Playground Rec Connect3223 Ortega Street (415) 759-3690
West Sunset Rec Connect believes in fostering relationship building, youth leadership, and community involvement in every child. With programs in technology, music, dance, art
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