Ross Valley Mothers Club
Jump Start List
The following is a brief list of places that may be of interest to moms new to the area. Please call for specific times and prices where appropriate.
Neighborhood Parks
Belvedere
Belvedere Community Park, Community Rd, off of San Rafael Ave
Enclosed play area (toddlers and older children); bathrooms
Corte Madera
San Clemente Park, Golden Hind Passage and Paradise Dr
Enclosed toddler area, bathrooms
Town Park, Tamalpais Dr and Pixley Ave
Enclosed play area (toddlers and older children), duck pond, bathrooms
Fairfax
Peri Park, Park St off of Bolinas Ave
Enclosed play area (toddlers and older children), bathrooms
Greenbrae
Creekside Park, Bon Air Dr, across from Marin General Hospital
Bathrooms
Greenbrae School Park, Eliseo Dr to Parkside Way
For toddlers
Larkspur
Heatherwood Park, Meadowood Dr and Hawkins Way
For older children
Piper Park, Doherty Dr, behind police station
For toddlers and older children, bathrooms
Mill Valley
Boyle Park, East Blithedale Ave and East Dr
Enclosed separate play areas for toddlers and older children, bathrooms
Eastwood Park, Northern Ave and Eastwood Way
Portable toilet
Kay Park, Ross Drive and Linda Way
Enclosed play area for toddlers and older children
Old Mill Park, Throckmorton Ave, next to the library
Bathrooms
Reggie Park, Strawberry Recreation Center, East Strawberry Dr and Ricardo Ln
Best for children under 5, bathrooms in the center
Scott Highlands Park, Vista Linda Dr and Sheridan Ct
Enclosed play area
Sycamore Park, Sycamore Ave between Amicita and Nelson
Fenced in tot lot, older children
Novato
Arroyo Avichi Park, Arthur St and Taft Ct
Portable toilets, water tube tunnel
Hamilton Airport Park (Palmisano Community Park), Caliente Real and Burma Rd
Airport themed, water play sand pits, portable toilets
Miwok Park (on museum grounds), Novato Blvd and Amanda Ln
Bathrooms
Pioneer Park, Simmons Ln and Shady Ln
Water spout for play, bathrooms
San Miguel Toddler Park, San Miguel Way and Feliz Dr
Stafford Lake County Park, Grant Ave and 7th St,
Fishing, bathrooms
San Anselmo
Lansdale Park, San Anselmo
Corner of Center and Lansdale
Memorial Park (Millennium Park), San Francisco Blvd and Veterans Pl
Partially enclosed, bathrooms
San Rafael
Bret Harte Park, Irwin St and Hazel Ct
Enclosed play area, portable toilet
Civic Center Lagoon Park, Civic Center Drive and Armory Dr
Two enclosed play areas, Farmers’ market on Thursday and Sunday mornings,
ducks, portable toilets
Gerstle Park, San Rafael Ave and Clark St
Bathrooms
Peacock Gap Park, Peacock Drive, off of San Pedro Road
Enclosed toddler lot, bathrooms
Sun Valley Park, Solano St (California and K St)
Enclosed play area, bathrooms
Sausalito
Cloud View Park, Cloudview Rd and Booker Ave
Great view
Robin Sweeny Park, Caledonia and Litho Sts
Bathrooms inside City Hall and the library
Maria B. Freitas Park, Montecillo Rd and Trellis Dr
Water park, bathrooms
Marinwood Park, Lucas Valley Rd and Miller Creek Rd
Enclosed play area, bathrooms
Tiburon
Blackie’s Pasture, Tiburon Blvd and Pine Terrace at Blackie’s Pasture Road
Enclosed play area
Cypress Hollow Park, Rancho Dr and Cypress Hollow
Two levels, partially fenced in
For more neighborhood park information, go to www.justplaygrounds.com
Children’s Stores
Goodnite Moon, Corte Madera 945-0677
Babies R Us, Marin City 332-2699
Babies R Us, San Rafael, 721-7188
Heller’s, San Rafael 456-5533
Noodle Soup, Corte Madera 945-9683
Outgrown, San Rafael 457-2219 (consignment)
Play It Again Kids, San Rafael 485-0304 (consignment)
Swing A Kids Store, Larkspur 924-2500
Toys R Us, San Rafael, 721-7188
Recreation
Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito 289-7266 www.baykidsmuseumorg
Tot Spot for ages 2 and under. Everything else is appropriate for ages 1-6. There are
lots of classes, art projects, nature hikes. There is a computer lab, science area, and
much more. Closed Mondays.
Corte Madera Recreation, Corte Madera 927-5072 www.ci.corte-madera.ca.us
Doodlebug, 641 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo 456-5989 www.doodlebugmarin.com
Jewish Community Center, San Rafael 479-2000 www.marinjcc.org
Many classes and activities; swimming
Mill Valley Community Center, Mill Valley 383-1370 www.millvalleycenter.org
Various classes; swimming
Parents Place Marin, San Rafael 491-7959 www.parentsplaceonline.org
Drop in play, art and music classes, plus many other great resources for
Parents
Paint Paper Scissors, Mill Valley 383-8777 www.paintpaperscissors.com
Drop in arts and crafts
The Parents Center at Heller’s, San Rafael 485-5533 www.theparentscenter.com
Classes, moms groups, workshop, lactation consultant, infant scale
The Pavilion Playgroup, Bolinas Road, Fairfax 453-1584 www.town-of-fairfax.org
Drop in play Wednesdays. 9:30-12:30, art classes
Ross Recreation, 453-6020 www.rossrecreation.org
San Anselmo Recreation, 258-4640 www.townofsananselmo.org
San Rafael Recreation, San Rafael 485-3333 www.cityofsanrafael.org
Strawberry Recreation, Mill Valley 383-6494 www.strawberry.marin.org
Jumping Jacks - Great drop-in playgroup and exercise classes
Tot Walks at Wildcare, San Rafael 453-1000 www.wildcaremarin.org
Family Friendly Restaurants
Ambrosia Pizza in Larkspur 925-9292
Bubba's Diner, San Anselmo 459-6862
California Pizza Kitchen, Corte Madera 945-0401
Casa Manana, San Rafael 456-7345
Cheesecake Factory, Corte Madera 945-0777
Dipsea Cafe, Mill Valley 381-0298
Easy Street, San Anselmo 453-1984
Half Day Cafe, Kentfield 459-0291
Iron Springs Brewing Company, Fairfax 485-1005
LoCoco’s, San Anselmo 453-1238
Max's Cafe, Corte Madera 924-6297
Pancho Villa's, Fairfax 459-9606
Wipe Out, Greenbrae Bon Air Shopping Center
Yankee Pier, Larkspur 924-7117
Children’s Haircuts
Beauty Bar, San Anselmo/Fairfax border 459-1288
Children’s Haircut for Kids, Terra Linda 492-1000
Locks & Lollipops, 4th St. San Rafael 457-5211
Panda Room, Corte Madera 924-2288; Novato 892-2889
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