Sunday, February 16, 2014

Fun Activities For Families In & Around Contra Costa County

By Madeleine Glazier


If you are searching for a great place for your family to live in the San Francisco metro area, the towns and cities of Contra Costa County should be high on your list. A combination of top-rated school districts, excellent property values and some of the state's safest neighborhoods make this area ideal for families that have children. You also will have no trouble finding activities that are suitable for all ages of children.

In general, a trip to an amusement park is always going to make your children happy. In this county, there are two main choices. Waterworld is an excellent option during the warmer months, offering everything from a relaxing lazy river to water play options for toddlers to some extreme water slide options for older children, teens and adults. If you have young children, they are sure to enjoy a visit to Pixieland, a small amusement park in Concord which features a miniature train, a small roller coaster, a Ferris wheel and several other small rides.

This county offers a huge assortment of parks, large and small, for families to enjoy. Every town has its own set of parks, but there are also great county parks and even large parks that are part of the East Bay Regional Park District, such as the Point Isabel Regional Shoreline. Many local parks departments host activities throughout the year that are either free or at a very minimal cost. Most of the parks also feature one or more playground structures for kids to enjoy.

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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