Bay Area Sandboxes We Really Dig

Stock your trunk with buckets, shovels, diggers and dump trucks because we count down the Bay Area's most stupendous sandboxes.

By Heather Rodgers November 19, 2014

If it were left up to our kids, summer would probably be endless, with warm temperatures and water play every day of the year. But, with the mercury falling, it’s time to shift gears from surf to turf, and usher in a new season of sandbox fun. We’ve done the sifting for you, and have found the Bay Area’s most stupendous sandboxes. So, stock your trunk with buckets, shovels, diggers and dump trucks— and maybe a dust buster—because the parks on this list will have your little one getting down and dirty across the Bay.

Eleanor Pardee Park, Palo Alto

This sandbox seems simple enough, but something about the setup keeps kids busy and digging along happily for hours. The space features two sand play structures and a little bit of mid-morning shade. The sandbox is enclosed almost entirely, as is the rest of the playground, which makes for a more relaxed setting for parents of kids who like to explore.

851 Center Dr.
Palo Alto, Ca
650-496-6962
Online: cityofpaloalto.org

Photo: Heather Rodgers

What sandboxes do you and your little digger love to play in? Let us know in the comments below!

—Heather Rodgers