Playgrounds for toddlers

Bol Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ◐ Partly Redwoods and oaks shade the perimeter (city page).
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ◐ Partly A paved path runs along the lower meadow (city page); the playground surface isn't described.

Palo Alto's largest neighborhood park: a long creekside meadow with a paved path, shade trees, a playground, and the Barron Park donkey pasture next door. No restrooms are listed.

Bowden Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ◐ Partly The city lists wheelchair access; path and playground surfaces aren't described.

A 2-acre tree-ringed park near California Avenue with a lawn, boxwood-framed benches and a playground. Handy before or after Cal Ave errands. No restrooms are listed.

Cameron Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ◐ Partly The city lists wheelchair access; path and playground surfaces aren't described.

A 1.1-acre College Terrace pocket park with a newly upgraded playground and accessible pathways (city renovation complete). No restrooms are listed.

Ed R. Levin County Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 60 min–3 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

Big lawns, a playground, a lake and hang gliders landing overhead: a Milpitas classic for kite flying and picnics.

Eleanor Pardee Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ◐ Partly The city lists wheelchair access; path and playground surfaces aren't described.

A 9.6-acre park with big level and mounded lawns, playgrounds and picnic areas. No restrooms yet (the city has surveyed neighbors about adding one).

Greer Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ✓ Yes Restrooms are listed for this park.
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ◐ Partly The city lists wheelchair access; path and playground surfaces aren't described.

A 22-acre multi-use park off 101 with playgrounds, restrooms, picnic areas with grills, and a skate park for older siblings.

Hellyer County Park playground and splash pad

• 👶 12 mo–6 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 60 min–2 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ✓ Yes Designated toddler area with sand, climbing, sliding, swings and music-making.
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

Head for the toddler zone first: sand, small slides and music play away from the big 30-foot tower. In warm months the splash pad is right there, so pack a towel and dry clothes.

⚠ The splash pad is seasonal (April 1 to October 1); the playground is open year-round.

Heritage Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

A 2-acre downtown park with a big redwood and a playground whose sand area is anchored by a transplanted coast live oak. No restrooms are listed.

Hoover Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–2 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ✓ Yes Restrooms are listed for this park.
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

South Palo Alto neighborhood park with restrooms, drinking fountains, walking paths and a playground.

Johnson Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–2 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

A 2.5-acre park a few blocks north of downtown Palo Alto: handy before or after a University Avenue errand. No restrooms are listed.

Jollyman Park All-Inclusive Playground

• 👶 12 mo–12 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 45 min–2 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

Cupertino's first all-inclusive playground (opened June 2025): slide hill, net climber, chalk wall and accessible sand play, right by the parking lot.

Magical Bridge Playground (Mitchell Park)

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–2 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ✓ Yes A gated playground: the city asks visitors to keep the gates closed at all times.
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ✓ Yes Restrooms are listed for this park.
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ◐ Partly Strollers, bikes and ride-on toys aren't allowed inside the playground (wheelchairs are okay); park strollers in the designated area outside.

The flagship inclusive playground, behind the Mitchell Park tennis courts. Strollers stay parked outside the gate, so bring a carrier or expect to hold hands. Snacks go outside the playground; Mitchell Park Library is next door for a rainy backup.

Peers Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–2 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ✓ Yes Restrooms are listed for this park.
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

A neighborhood park with restrooms and a playground; behind the tennis courts is the Challenger Memorial Grove of redwoods grown from seeds that flew on the Space Shuttle.

Ramos Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

A 4.4-acre neighborhood park with lots of open lawn and a playground. No restrooms are listed (the city is gathering input on adding one).

Rinconada Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–2 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ✓ Yes Restrooms are listed for this park.
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ◐ Partly The city lists wheelchair access; path and playground surfaces aren't described.

A big park next to the Junior Museum & Zoo and the Children's Library, so it pairs well with either.

Robles Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

A quiet 4.7-acre park hidden from the street, with open space and several play areas. No restrooms are listed.

Seale Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

A 4.3-acre park tucked between houses and Matadero Creek, with a big open meadow and a playground. No restrooms are listed.

Vasona Lake County Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 60 min–3 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ◐ Partly The county mentions paved pathways around the park; the playground surface isn't described.

A classic half-day: playground, ducks on the lake, paved paths for the stroller, and the little Billy Jones railroad from neighbouring Oak Meadow Park.

Werry Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

A 1.1-acre lawn framed by a low stone wall in College Terrace, with a playground. One of the four historic Mayfield mini parks. No restrooms are listed.

Boothbay Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–2 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ✓ Yes Restrooms are listed for this park.
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ✓ Yes The city lists a tiny tot play area.
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

An 11-acre park with a separate tiny-tot play area, restrooms, barbecue pits and a sand volleyball pit.

Burgess Park

• 👶 12 mo–6 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ✓ Yes Restrooms are listed for this park.
• 🌳 Shade: ◐ Partly The city lists shade areas in the park; shade over the play structure itself isn't described.
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ◐ Partly The city lists paved walking paths and marks the park ADA accessible; the playground surface isn't described.

The civic-center park: playground, a pond and paved paths, with the Menlo Park Library a short walk away for a rainy backup.

Burton Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–2 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ◐ Partly Two playgrounds; the city says one is completely fence-enclosed.
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ◐ Partly The city mentions several mature trees; shade over the playgrounds isn't described.
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

San Carlos's busiest park: two playgrounds (one fully fenced), picnic tables and bocce. Go early on weekends.

Edgewater Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–2 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ✓ Yes Restrooms are listed for this park.
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

A 9.5-acre park with a playground area, big lawns and restrooms, next to the ballfields.

Erckenbrack Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–2 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ✓ Yes Restrooms are listed for this park.
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

Playground, lawn and a sandy lagoon beach whose access is gated for child safety, per the city. Restrooms on site.

Farragut Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–2 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ✓ Yes Restrooms are listed for this park.
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ◐ Partly A pathway circles the park (surface not described).

Small sandbox, play equipment and a loop path around the lawn that the city calls a safe place for kids to bike or scoot away from traffic.

Gull Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–2 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ✓ Yes Restrooms are listed for this park.
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

Lagoon-side park with a small sand beach, two playground areas with swings and slides, and restrooms: pack a sand toy.

Hamilton Park

• 👶 12 mo–6 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ◐ Partly The city lists shade areas in the park; shade over the play structure itself isn't described.
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ◐ Partly The city marks the park ADA accessible; paths and playground surface aren't described.

A one-acre, playground-centred neighborhood park with a rope climber and open lawn. No restrooms are listed.

Jack W. Lyle Park

• 👶 12 mo–6 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ✓ Yes Restrooms are listed for this park.
• 🌳 Shade: ◐ Partly The city lists shade areas in the park; shade over the play structure itself isn't described.
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ◐ Partly The city lists paved walking paths and marks the park ADA accessible; the playground surface isn't described.

A 4.5-acre neighborhood park by Rosener House with a playground, restrooms and a multi-use field.

Ketch Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

An award-winning (per the city) 1.6-acre park with a playground, lawn and a gazebo for a small picnic. No restrooms are listed.

Killdeer Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

Playground, swings and a small sand beach on 2.4 acres. No restrooms are listed, so plan a stop first.

Marlin Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ✓ Yes Restrooms are listed for this park.
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

A 3.1-acre lagoon park with a sandy beach, playground and big lawn, plus restrooms. Pack a sand toy.

Nealon Park

• 👶 12 mo–6 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ✓ Yes Restrooms are listed for this park.
• 🌳 Shade: ◐ Partly The city lists shade areas in the park; shade over the play structure itself isn't described.
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ◐ Partly The city lists paved walking paths and marks the park ADA accessible; the playground surface isn't described.

An updated all-abilities playground (the city says it follows the seven principles of inclusive design) with restrooms and parking, just off El Camino.

Port Royal Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ◐ Partly Restrooms are listed, but a city notice (Dec 2024) says the restroom was temporarily closed for repair; check before you go.
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

Four acres at Foster City's southern tip: play apparatus, soccer fields and walkways for a stroll.

Quarry Park

• 👶 12 mo–12 yr (ages from the organizer)
• ⏱ 60 min–2.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ✓ Yes A restroom at the park, by the playground and parking lot.
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ✓ Yes A tot play area for ages 1–5, separate from the 5–12 area.
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

A coastside playground with a real tot area (1–5), a treehouse and a restroom by the lot. Pair it with a short look up the Vista Point Trail.

Sea Cloud Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ✓ Yes Restrooms are listed for this park.
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

Foster City's 23-acre sports park: ballfields, lawn, play apparatus, a snack shack and restrooms. Busy on game days.

Seminary Oaks Park

• 👶 12 mo–6 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ◐ Partly The city lists shade areas in the park; shade over the play structure itself isn't described.
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ◐ Partly The city marks the park ADA accessible; paths and playground surface aren't described.

A quiet park with a playground, a shaded bench area and a walking loop around the lawn: good for a stroller lap before nap.

Shad Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

A 2.1-acre neighborhood park with lawn, playgrounds and a basketball court. No restrooms are listed.

Stanford Hills Park

• 👶 12 mo–6 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ◐ Partly The city lists shade areas in the park; shade over the play structure itself isn't described.
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ◐ Partly The city lists paved walking paths and marks the park ADA accessible; the playground surface isn't described.

Playground plus a big open field for kite flying and picnics, near Sand Hill Road. No restrooms are listed.

Sunfish Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

A 2.4-acre neighborhood park with playgrounds, a multi-purpose court and lawn. No restrooms are listed.

Tinker Park

• 👶 12 mo–5 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ✓ Yes The city describes a fenced-in toddler playground.
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ◐ Partly The city lists shade areas in the park; shade over the play structure itself isn't described.
• 🧸 Toddler area: ✓ Yes The whole playground is a toddler playground, per the city.
• 👶 Stroller: ◐ Partly The city marks the park ADA accessible; paths and playground surface aren't described.

A tiny, fenced toddler playground next to Hillview Middle School: good for new walkers who bolt. No restrooms are listed, so go before you leave.

Turnstone Park

• 👶 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ? Unknown
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ? Unknown

A small 1.5-acre park with a children's play area, picnic area and basketball court. No restrooms are listed.

Willow Oaks Park

• 👶 12 mo–6 yr (our estimate)
• ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
• 💵 Free
• 🌤 Outdoor

• 🚧 Fenced: ? Unknown
• 🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown
• 🌳 Shade: ◐ Partly The city lists shade areas in the park; shade over the play structure itself isn't described.
• 🧸 Toddler area: ? Unknown
• 👶 Stroller: ◐ Partly The city lists paved walking paths and marks the park ADA accessible; the playground surface isn't described.

Playground with a fenced dog park next door (the dog area is enclosed; the playground isn't described as fenced). No restrooms are listed.