Thursday, January 30, 2014

Family-Friendly Activities In Contra Costa County

By Madeleine Glazier


Contra Costa County has long been an excellent place to raise a family. Great schools, solid property values and low crime rates make this an ideal county for families with children. In addition, the cities in this county offer a myriad of fun family activities. Here are just a few examples of activities your family might enjoy.

Amusement parks tend to be a hit with kids from toddlers to teens, and there are a few great options in Contra Costa County. For the little ones, a visit to Pixieland becomes a cherished childhood memory. This small-scale amusement park has been around for decades and offers plenty of pint-size thrill rides. For big coasters, you will need to head into Vallejo for six flags, but during the summer, Waterworld is a popular local attraction and this water park has tons of slides, family rides, a lazy river and much more.

Of course, there are plenty of local parks that offer open areas and playgrounds where kids can run, play and explore all for free. There are large regional parks, and small neighborhood parks in every city and town in the county, so it's easy to find something close to home that will keep the kids entertained for several hours. Portions of the county border the San Francisco Bay, and several parks and marinas can be found along the coast.

If you are stuck with a day of rain, there are still plenty of activities that will help your children exhaust their energy. For example, head to Livermore and try indoor rock climbing. If your kids love to skate, you can enjoy roller skating in San Ramon or ice skating in Dublin. There are plenty of other venues that offer trampolines and inflatable bounce houses, as well as several bowling alleys.

These are just a few activities your children might enjoy, and keep in mind that the sites of San Francisco are within easy driving distance. There are hundreds of fun things to do in San Francisco, as well as in cities such as Oakland and also Berkeley. For example, Oakland has a great zoo and a renowned science center. There are also children's museums and historic sites to explore.

If you need to find Danville real estate, Orinda real estate, Walnut Creek real estate or perhaps homes for sale in Moraga, San Ramon or any other Contra Costa City, select your real estate agent carefully. Contact a firm with a great deal of expertise in helping clients buy and sell homes in the area, such as 1st InSite.




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