Playgrounds
24 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Kottinger Village Park0.2 mi from downtown
- Pleasanton Upper Playfields0.5 mi from downtown
- Mission Hills Park0.8 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Pleasanton with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Pleasanton, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Pleasanton Public Library400 Old Bernal Ave.
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Contra Loma Reservoir22 mi north
- S F Bay Model Regional Visitor Center35 mi west
- Kirby Cove Campground36 mi west
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge14 mi southwest
- John Muir National Historic Site26 mi northwest
- Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK)32 mi west
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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Visiting Hansen Park in Pleasanton, California
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What is there to do in Pleasanton with kids?
Playgrounds (24), Libraries (1), Picnic spots (10), Wildlife and nature (26). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Pleasanton for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in Pleasanton when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.