Adventure Playground

This "junkyard" playground for school-age kids is a top-10 playground according to the National Geographic magazine. Kids can build with real tools, paint their creations, and play in the water and mud. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and clothes that you don't mind being ruined. Tools are collected 30 minutes before closing time. Zipline is taken down 15 minutes before closing time. Reservations are required (and expensive) for groups of five or more children, including if you plan to meet another family at the playground.

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Address

160 University Avenue

Getting there

south side of the Berkeley Marina

Hours

Year-round Sat Sun 11AM–5PM, and summer Mon–Fri 9AM–5PM, closed on holidays and for rain

Price

Up to 4 children with parents: free; more than 4 children: $75 to $180; one child without parents: $10 for three hours

Website

berkeleyca.gov (opens in a new tab)