Take the bart into the city, walk or muni to pier 39.  Nice play structure just below the shops at pier 39.  We then go explore the sights, Goldman and his robotic moves, sea lions, i think you can still buy a swatch watch, and have lunch at an overpriced restaurant with chowder, sourdough, and beer.

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Live Oak Park

An all-year day-use area ideal for hiking, jogging, fishing, boating and picnicking, Lafayette Recreation Area, is located off of Highway 24 and only one mile from the Lafayette BART station. Open every day for all visitors, the recreation area is also open for bicyclists (and for those who prefer roller skates, roller blades and scooters) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon until closing and on Sundays from opening until 11:00 a.m. on the paved Lakeside Trail (2.7 miles) and roads. Reminder!  As of July 1st, 2009 animal leashes may NOT be longer than 6 feet in length.  See hours of operation for more information.  Recreation area services include:

From Oakland:
Take Highway 24 eastbound to the Acalanes Rd. exit.  Continue down the off ramp, through the light on Mt. Diablo Blvd.  Continue on Mt. Diablo Blvd. for approximately 1 mile.  The Recreation Area entrance will be on your right.

From Concord:
Take Highway 680 south to Highway 24 West.  Take the Acalanes Rd./Upper Happy Valley Rd. exit.  Loop under the freeway to the stoplight which will be Mt. Diablo Blvd.  Make a left on to Mt. Diablo Blvd. and continue for approximately one mile.  The Recreation Area entrance will be on your right.  Click here for a map.

Go to the paid entrance, $6.00 parking for all day or metered for up to 2 hours, play structure to left, or go right and hike around lake which eventually leads to play structure.

Has swimming at the Clarke Swim Center, tennis, picnic areas, community center (click here for rental information) equestrian center, bike paths, tot lots, sand volleyball court, fishing pond, nature pond, six athletic fields, restrooms, connection to the Iron Horse Trail. Wow.

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Moraga Commons is a large park with a few play structures, nice picnic tables in the shade, lots of grass, and a couple of water jets that the kids can run through, so bring a bathing suit and towel for your kid (and since the water sprays over cement, it's best if you can bring shoes that your kid can get wet in).  

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Great park for big and little kids. There's a giant slide, a smaller playground for toddlers, a lake with little minnows, and a big grass area. To get there, take 80 to Central Avenue. Head east on Central, then north on San Pablo. Turn right (east) on Moeser Lane and go all the way up to Arlington. Turn left on Arlington, and the park will be a few blocks up on your right.

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Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area offers a comfortable setting for either small or large group picnics (some by reservation) or informal gatherings of friends and families. The grove is situated at the base of San Pablo Dam, and its whispering eucalyptus trees offer a fragrant, calm setting for all kinds of activities from company picnics to family reunions. The centrally located turf meadow provides additional play space for picnickers with enough room to toss a Frisbee, pass a football, or set up an informal softball game. (Hardball is not permitted.) Volleyball and horseshoes are popular with all ages, and equipment may be rented for a minimal fee.

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There's a couple of big play structures and a great water play area, so be sure to bring your kid's bathing suit, towel, and sunscreen (probably closed due to drought but you should have a swimsuit in your car at all times!). There's also a big grass field, paved paths for bike or scooter riding, and a small skate park!

The park is on Bollinger Canyon Road, off of the 680. You can get there from the 24, then south on 680, or the 580, then north on 680. Either way, exit at Bollinger Canyon Road, and head east a few blocks. Turn left into the park, then go to the right after entering the parking lot. Meet at the play structure and water play area.

Good lunch options, restaurants which serve beer, in san ramon marketplace.

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Codornices Park is in the North Berkeley hills. There's a nice playground, some nice grass, pretty trees, a dank echoey tunnel, and an epic concrete slide for the braver kids (and dads).

To get to Codornices, take your favorite route to the north side of the Berkeley campus. Head North on Euclid. Go up Euclid until you get to where the Rose Garden is on your left and Cordinices park is on your right. We'll meet at the playground, which is in a valley at the northern end of the park, where the path from the sidewalk goes DOWN to the playground.

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Change of Plans due to weather concerns.

Memorial Day in Orinda

Bring the whole family for some grilling and playground fun!!!