Top Things to Do with Kids in Fremont
This Bay Area city is just minutes away from all the excitement of San Francisco, Berkeley, and Marin, but there’s no need to go elsewhere, because the top things to do with kids in Fremont make quite an impressive list on its own. There’s a lot to do, so clear up some weekends in advance. To help you begin, here are some of the top things to do with kids in Fremont:
Ardenwood Historic Farm
This historic working farm shows kids a slice of farm life from the 1870s. Watch a blacksmith work by hand, tour a 19th century mansion, take a horse-drawn train ride across the grounds, visit with the animals, and even partake in some farm chores, like slopping the hogs and feeding the chickens. The farm is open year-round and hosts numerous family-friendly events throughout the year.
Fremont Central Park/Lake Elizabeth
This award-winning park offers 450 acres of family fun. On the grounds is Lake Elizabeth, where boating, sailing and kayaking are popular options. Those who wish to picnic may reserve one of 13 fee-based and 45 drop-in picnic sites. Sports fields, playgrounds, a dog park, skate park and the popular Aqua Adventure Waterpark are also on the grounds.
City Beach Rock Climbing Gym
Rock climbing isn’t just for adults – City Beach Rock Climbing Gym has more than 16,000 square feet of climbing possibilities that are accessible to the younger set, with climbing classes for youth and kids’ camps to help them surpass their parents on the indoor foot caves and free-standing boulders in the Rock Gym. There’s also a KidZone with bounce houses, games, and snacks.
Niles Canyon Railway
Kids love playing with their choo-choo trains, but they’ll love riding in one even more. The Niles Canyon Railway offers scenic train rides on a historic railroad. At the railroad museum, parents may even rent a caboose, railbus or entire train for an unforgettable private party.
Coyote Hills Regional Park
Golden hills, grass-covered marshes, a Nectar Garden and 2,000-year-old Ohlone Indian shellmound sites are just some of the things that make this East Bay Regional Park unique. Take the kids out for some bird watching or hiking and catch the Coyote Hills schedule of enrichment classes on everything from Ohlone style jewelry making to wildlife watching.
Posted on May 11, 2011 by Renee Rutledge
