It’s cold in California! Now let’s go play outside…
I’ve noticed a funny thing here in California (at least in the Bay Area). When the temperature drops below 60F,
Category: At the Park
Weekend: Into the Forest
I hope everyone had a great weekend! It was gorgeous here in the San Francisco Bay Area… perfect for a
Three Classic Backyard Games: Fun For Kids and Adults
It can be tough to find outdoor games that are truly fun for both children and adults. Here are three
Outdoor Fun: Read a Book
The pleasure of a new book from the library… Book Bench, Dublin Library Photo taken February 26th, 2013
How many of you remember these?
Photos taken January 21st, 2013 Hap Magee Ranch Park, Danville, California
Play: Shannon Park, Dublin
Kids thrive when given free playtime outdoors after a day of school… Photos taken January 15th, 2013 Shannon Park, Dublin,
Outdoor Play: Lightsaber Battle
My son asked for one thing from Santa this year… a lightsaber. A blue lightsaber, to be exact, so he
He Rides, I Run
I started running three years ago in order to keep up with my son. I wish I were faster!! How
Burning holiday energy…
Oh, my, is my five-year-old excited about Christmas tomorrow. He can’t sit still, and he’s been acting super whacky. It’s
Building Forts! Adventure Playground, Berkeley
The Adventure Playground in Berkeley… the only place I know in the San Francisco Bay Area where kids are encouraged
BMX Fun, Memorial Park, San Ramon
A favorite after school activity… playing with friends at the local BMX park! Memorial Park, San Ramon, CA
Too hot…
We met friends this afternoon for playtime at Alamo Creek Park in Dublin, but it was way too hot to
Scrambling: Fun on the Rocks
I wish more city parks had rock structures like these for kids to scramble on. The following photos were taken
Go Climb a Tree
We’re lucky to have a couple parks nearby that have great trees for climbing. The kids are drawn as much
Climbing the Wall…
An awesome way to burn some kid energy is to head out for some rock climbing… park style. For a
Simple Outdoor Play: Frisbee!
Frisbee… such an inexpensive, simple game, and so easy to play anywhere! Fun!! Photos taken at Drakes Beach, July 26th,
Simple Park Play… Just Swing
Kolb Park, Dublin, California
Hide and Seek!
What child could resist playing hide and seek in this redwood forest? Can you find them? At Roberts Regional Park,
Ten Fun East Bay Parks with Free Water Play Features
The weather is warming up, so it’s time to find fun outdoor activities for the kids that incorporate water play.
More Scooter Fun at the Skate Park, Emerald Glen, Dublin
My son is now obsessed with riding his scooter at skate parks. He asks to go every day! And it’s
Scooters at the Skate Park (Val Vista, Pleasanton)
Simple park play… ride scooters at the skate park! We like to go when the park is quiet, when the
Take a “Signs of Spring” Walk
The wildflowers are starting to bloom, new leaves are growing on the tips of branches, gardens are beginning to sprout…
Simple Outdoor Play: Go to the Park
Need a bit of healthy, energy-expending outdoor time for your child(ren), but not sure what to do? Keep it simple.
Outdoor Climbing Walls
Climbing has become a new passion for my son in recent weeks. I signed him up for some classes at
Rock Climbing: At the Park
When we feel the need for a touch of Yosemite, but can’t get away for the weekend, we head, believe
Outside Play, Every Day
Getting outside every day is a necessity for me, both for my physical and emotional health. I begin to feel
