Marin's 5 Favorite Playgrounds for Family Fun

One of the questions we often get asked is "What's the best playground in Marin?" We looked to social media and our website statistics to find out what playgrounds are the most popular with our audience. So, without further ado, here are the 5 favorite playgrounds in Marin, along with the five runners-up.

Number 1: Millennium Playground, San Anselmo

Millennium Playground is located in San Anselmo's Memorial Park and comes in first this year in our in our readers' picks. Millennium Park has long been a favorite with Marin County families, and features a tot lot with a train theme and an awesome play castle and dinosaur for imaginative playground adventures. This wonderful playground was built by a small army of volunteers in the amazing time span of just two days! Location: 1000 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, San Anselmo 94960

Number 2: Pioneer Park, Novato

Pioneer Park, a big nine-acre park in western Novato, has newly refurbished multiple playgrounds designed for accessibility and inclusive play. You'll also find rolling green lawns, picnic areas, shady trees, tennis courts, a gazebo, and a historic pioneer cemetery to explore on the hill adjacent to the park. It's a popular place for birthday parties, for good reason! Location: 1007 Simmons Lane, Novato 94945

 Number 3: Piper Park, Larkspur

Located in the heart of Central Marin, Piper Park is a 2.2-acre oasis of fun for the whole family. With a newly renovated playground, lovely wooded setting along Corte Madera Creek, numerous sports fields, and views of Mt. Tam, it's the perfect place to spend the day playing and relaxing. It's also a popular spot with local families for kids' birthday parties. Location: 250 Doherty Drive, Larkspur 94939

Number 4: Hal Brown Park at Creekside, Greenbrae

Hal Brown Park is located right across the street from MarinHealth, and is home to a fantastic play area and even more amazing views of Mt. Tam. Both the tot lot and older kids' playground have naturalistic designs that harmonize with the park's site along Corte Madera Creek. The large red climbing structure is a favorite with our kids. There are plenty of picnic tables, too, as well as a a marsh overlook with benches and shade. Location: Bon Aire Road, Greenbrae 94904

Number 5: Blackie's Pasture Playground, Tiburon

Nestled against a hill, Blackie's Playground has two sections: one for tots and the other for older kids. The playground is adjacent to an expansive grassy meadow, perfect for kite flying and games of all kinds, and the waters of Richardson Bay are right nearby and ready to explore. There's definitely plenty to do here, so bring the bikes and strollers and make a day of it! The sweeping views of the Bay, Sausalito, and San Francisco are a delightful bonus. Location: Tiburon Boulevard and Reed Ranch Road, Tiburon 94920

The Runners Up

Of course, we had a lot of great suggestions for favorite parks. We thought we'd also list the five runners-up, since they're all well worth a visit, too. The runners up for favorite Marin County park are: 

1. Peri Park, 16 Park Road, Fairfax
2. Corte Madera Town Park, 498 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera
3. Marinwood Park, Mill Creek Road, San Rafael
4. Maria B. Freitas Park, Montecillo Road at Trellis Drive, San Rafael
5. Belvedere Park, San Rafael Avenue and Community Road, Belvedere