Kids

Notice
COVID-19 Park Closures & Parking Restrictions to Limit Overcrowding, Address Public & Staff Safety 
You can help us keep the Regional Parks open by cooperating with the statewide shelter-in-place order and park rules. Observe the 6-foot social distancing, keep dogs on leash, and carry out all trash. More details...

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Parks to People: Bringing Our Parks into Homes, Classes, and Communities
Learn about the natural resources, wildlife, and history of the Regional Parks. Take virtual reality tours of selected parks. Watch cool videos of storytelling and singing by park naturalists. Start learning now! 

The parks offer our youth many opportunities for individual fun and learning, as well as, age-appropriate programs and activities. These include naturalist-led programs, swimming, boating and horseback riding lessons. Special events for kids include an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration, summer and fall festivals, music concerts and more. 
Browse and register for classes and activities online, or call 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757. 

Kids Activity Calendar
Reservations for classes, programs, facilities and events!

• Junior Lifeguards (to register online; no on-site registration available)
  Junior Lifeguards (for program information)
• Park'n It Day Camps
• Day Camps - All
• Camp Arroyo
• Swim Lessons (to register)
• Swim Lessons (for program information)
• Educator Resources
• Field Trip Programs
• Recreation Programs
• Activities
• Naturalist Programs at Our Visitor Centers 
  A great way to learn about the rich natural and cultural history of the East Bay Regional Parks.
• Naturalist Programs at Your School or Classroom    
  Our Mobile Education Programs are FREE for public schools and designed around state curriculum standards.
• Special Events 
  Everyone welcome! Bring the entire family to these special community events.  
• Volunteer Opportunities 
  Find a new, fun way to spend time with your children. 
  Encourages them to get involved and help protect a healthy environment.  

Coloring and Activity Book

Download the East Bay Regional Park District's coloring and activity book! Learn about the Parks and attractions while having fun coloring in the drawings.
    
Download: in English (2.2MB PDF)
 
Download: en Espanol (2.2MB PDF)
 
Download: Get Outdoors Coloring Page (400 KB PDF)

Video

Sesame Street, the National Parks Foundation and actor Zachary Levi invite youth and their families to get outdoors!

Children with Disabilities

The play areas in Roberts Regional Recreation Area and the south playground at Temescal Regional Recreation Area are wheelchair accessible. The Roberts Pool in Roberts Regional Recreation Area is fully accessible to children with disabilities, including the bathhouse and a lift into the pool capable of lifting up to 300 pounds.

Financial Assistance / Becas

Free Week of Day Camp for Local Schools & Non-Profits

The Outdoor Recreation Department offers a 2-year partnership to qualifying Alameda and Contra Costa County schools and non-profits, where 50 elementary-school aged children can enjoy a free week of Day Camp in the Regional Parks. More information about these free opportunities.

Regional Park Foundation

The Regional Parks Foundation provides financial aid ("Camperships") to qualifying families of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.
NOTE: that eligible programs and co-pay amounts are tentative and subject to change without notice.
Financial aid NOT available for online registrations.

• Download: 2020 “Campership” Financial Aid Application [PDF]
• Download: 2020 "Campership" Formulario de Ayuda Financiera (en español) [PDF]