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Sycamore Valley Park / San Ramon and Danville Area Parks

Summer is in full swing and that means it's time to hit the parks. The San Ramon/Danville area has absolutely fantastic parks to take advantage of. With average summer temperatures around here in the high 80s, most of the parks also have water features to cool the kiddos down. A few parks even have newly updated play structures.

I have two children: ages 6 and 2 so I have lots of experience with Danville parks and San Ramon parks. In the coming weeks I will lay out the low-down on the best this great area has to offer.

Sycamore Valley Park

A few years ago this spacious park had a playground face-lift and it is now one of the neatest, most creative playgrounds in the area. There are two sections - one for older kids and one for younger. The younger side has a space-age spinner for two and is self-propelled with a wheel in the middle (think the Tea Cup ride at Disneyland but more streamlined!). A small sand play area divides the two playgrounds. The older kids' playground however,  has the majority of creative play attractions. It's nearly impossible to adequately describe the innovative structures on this side so hopefully the picture below will give you an idea. The contraption on the far right is something you actually stand and spin around on!

Of course, there is also a wildly popular "spray ground" water feature complete with two water spray guns and lots of sprinklers.

Sycamore is also home to a gorgeous water fountain and a large expanse of beautifully maintained lawn bordered by concrete trails which makes it a popular place to walk dogs and ride bikes. There is a large BBQ and picnic area, a bocce ball court and sitting further up the hill a huge artificial turf play field.

Even if you don't live in Danville, it is worth the trip if you are in the area to stop by this park with the kids.

For more information about Danville parks click here.