BayDad

If you’ve just had breakfast at the wonderful Original Pancake House, and your toddler is itching for some outside time, then I’d strongly recommend going across Foothill Expressway to Shoup Park in Los Altos.  It’s a wonderful small park nestled in the redwood trees near a small creek, near downtown Los Altos.  There are 2 main play areas, one for the < 3 years group, and another for the > 3 years group, so you won’t have to worry too much about the “big kids” pushing and shoving like they sometimes do.

Oh, and while you’re in the area, why not stop by the Linden Tree and pick up some books?  It’s by far the best children’s only bookstore I’ve ever been to.  Fantastic place, great fun for everyone.

Shoup Park, Los Altos

If you’re hanging out in downtown Los Altos, or if you’re looking for a fun nearby park to mix things up a bit, you should head over to Shoup Park. I think its my second favorite park in the area. (Second to Mercy-Bush in Mountain View…)