My kids 7,3&2 had a blast, the rides were just the right size. They loaned me a stroller which was nice. They just really need so one to drop some of that Silicon Valley $$ on them so they can really update it and clean it up nice. My son loved Jack & Jill Hill.
My first visit to this place and I was expecting an older theme park in need of updating. This is true and it isn't true at the same time. Yes, some areas could use some sprucing up but this place has a soul and is something magical. I can imagine the management worrying about sacrificing these important things. Yes, it's small but it's for little kids! Children can get totally immersed in imaginary play here. It's a very special place. They even have a reading room for kids needing a rest. My 3 & 6 year old spent about 4 hours here but could have stayed longer.The Children's Fairyland staff were fantastic! Everyone was friendly, kind and patient with all the children I saw them interact with. I didn't eat here so I can't talk about the food. They so have lovely picnic tables but they are in short supply. Also, the bathrooms are very limited so that takes some planning ahead.Parking: you have to pay the city but it's affordable at $2 per 2 hour increment. The parking area is also for the adjacent lake so it can be very full.Enjoy!
This is attached to Lake Merritt...see that review...primarilly for young children (preschool-yearly grades). Very nicely done and has been in operation for over 50 years.
This is a great indoor amusement park with lots of attractions and a variety of fun for all ages of kids.
So special we take our Grandchildren there for many special events made with the kid first in mind and no Adults without a child.. very safe and special to children from infant to pre teen .. teens have opportunities for employment .. just so special hard to explain but no fears for children to be children..fairytale land alive...
We took our 3 year old grandson there for the day and met a friend with their 3 year old grandson. It was great! The boys loved it, it was safe and they could "shake their sillies out." We had been told that Fairyland was run down, but we didn't think so. The boys loved the train, ferris wheel, live animals and the King Midas puppet show. Be sure to buy a key for $3. No one told us so we had to wait to hear each story until someone else came.
One of my friend recommended this place. Reviews looked good as well. Went there during the long weekend and was 100% disappointed. It's a very small place compared to other themed parks you can find around. They have set up's which looks like places from fairy tale storiey books, that's it. There have two small rides for little ones, two slides and the rest of the things were completely boring. I came across several parents who were trying to find something to entertain there toddlers, since the kids themselves were completely uninterested in that place. However they only charge $8 for each person, which is reasonable for what they have, but not worth it in my personal opinion. We didn't know what to do after the first two hours ( which is already boring), we left the park and went to the aviation museum in oakland, My kid loved those planes more than the fairyland park.Overall, If you want to have a good exciting experience do not go here. In other words, don't have high expectations when you go there. You can find better things to do with free play area in public parks.
This place brings make many memories of childhood and still today's children delight. It has been renovated which was necessary. Not fancy but fun.
No doubt about it - this is a place for children and those young at heart. I like the reading room where you can plop down in a comfortable beanbag, select a stack of books and read with your grandchildren. The small garden is interesting and it is fun teaching the children what the different plants are. The plays are always fun to watch or fun to watch the children enjoying it. I wish the snack shop offered some healthy snacks along with the usual dreary hotdogs, hamburgers, and french fries. If the gifts shop sells nice garden plants I am often tempted to buy a few pots. Parents and grandparents this is a fun place to bring the kids.
This place is an Oakland staple, and like Oakland it is a little run down but we love it anyway. They have adult nights where you can go drink beer and run around like a child. No admission without a child during regular hours, aka no creepers. I think it worth getting the magnetic key to hear the stories. Good for younger kids (2-5yo)