Adventure Playground

“This spot really offers something enjoyable for all ages. Kids can use long strings with strong magnets to gather old nails scattered around the play area, and then trade those nails in for their own simple tool like a hammer or saw. It turns into a hands-on, creative play zone where children can build, imagine, and explore freely. The saws are intentionally not very sharp, so they’re safe but a bit tough for little hands to use. There’s also a zipline for children six and older. Entry is free, and parents need to sign a waiver and stay with their kids. Public restrooms and a regular playground are right nearby, making it a fun place to bring a packed lunch and enjoy a full day outside.”

“I took my kid here 25 years ago, and other times Reason why I'm talking about it now is yes they take donations. In this case, we're cleaning out my mother's house which was a storehouse for Girl Scouts of Berkeley and the East Bay for decades. A bunch of it went back to them, to some artists and then we had small hammers, nails, a lot of small pieces of wood, a couple of shelves and we still have another box to deliver sometime this week. Contact their website. They have an email address and they will get back to you. Take some pictures and itemize what you would like to donate. Or better yet go visit and talk with them.”

“The vibe here appears to be if Mad Max had some kids in a post-apocalyptic dystopia and needed a playground for them to play in. It’s a creative use of space, the antithesis of the modern santized playground that most kids engage with.”