This is a cute little park that is tucked away inside a neighborhood. I liked that the entire park was fenced.  Playground: There are multiple structures with one geared toward older kids, and a couple small structures geared toward toddler and babies. Overall though I would say the playground is best for toddler and younger kids and would probably be boring for an older child. My daughter was a fan of the see-saw Currently, they have every other swing removed for covid measures.  There are ample amounts of picnic tables and benches Bathrooms are open, and there is also an extra hand-washing station at the entrance of the park.  Pets are allowed on leash. read more

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Such a great park especially for young kids! The park is part of a cute neighborhood in Redwood City. The entire park is fenced and includes a big grassy field, lots of picnic tables (you can reserve them for fun birthday parties!), a clean-ish bathroom, and lots of playground spaces. There's a playground area for little kids (especially ages 3 and under) with small structures to climb, baby swings, and a see saw, and a bigger playground with big kids swings and taller structures. There's also a small water play area in the middle with cute frog statues that spit out water during the hotter parts of the year. We often stop at Starbucks on the way for the adults and sometimes at a nearby donut shop (Chuck's or Dunkin' Donuts) for the whole family as a special treat. read more

This is a cute park located in the middle of a residential area. It's fairly small but had some benches and tables. I've also seen a huge party being thrown here with catering haha. The park is actually fenced in so you open a door to get to it which is cool. There is a small playground here. There is also a bathroom. It feels pretty safe here and it is a pleasant walk around the neighborhood as well. read more

Cute little park near Woodside plaza. We discovered this place attending an open house for a home sale nearby, finding it was literally in the middle of a residential street. Pros: Not too big so it's easy to keep track of your kids Has a water structure so this would be a great place in the summer. One of the cleaner parks out there Overall, a very safe area / neighborhood. Very family friendly and quiet. Cons: Parking is side of street in a residential area Just a couple of play sets and one is for bigger kids while the other is for toddlers. It's pretty basic. We actually live near 2-3 other playgrounds so I wouldn't go out of my way to be here. read more

Nice, clean park. Has a great little water feature for kids. My daughter loved pressing the button to make water spray out of the frog's mouth. She also liked how there were more than just 2 structures and areas to explore. She is 2.5 yrs old and was happily entertained for about 1.5 hrs. The seesaw was fun and the bigger structure was not so dangerous that she would fall too far and get hurt really bad if she happened to which put my mind at ease. When we went on a Friday afternoon it was not too crowded either. Has a bathroom which is a bonus. Also have bbq set up for reservation which is another plus. Great, safe neighborhood park! No complaints. read more

Maddux Park - Froggy water feature. - Parks Near Me - Redwood City, California

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Definitely like this park! Love how the trees create lots of shade for the toddler swings (not as much for the older kiddos' swings). They have two cute frog statues that my daughter is intrigued by and technically you press a button and water comes out of their mouths, but it isn't very consistent, leading to a confused and frustrated toddler lol. I also like the grassy field in front of the playground. Relatively clean and in a nice residential area. read more

One of the better parks we've been to for our daughter. She's a toddler and loves the slides, swings, and see-saw. The best features (especially on a hot day) are the frogs. Don't worry. They're not real! They're fountains. The kids press a button and the frogs spit water. The park itself is on a quiet street. There are several tables with benches, including a kid sized one. Aside: I just read a review where a woman complained about sick kids going to this park. It's not the park's fault, but I have to mention that it is a bummer and really bad Park etiquette. This just happened to us this week. Anywho, we're really lucky to have Maddux close. We've met some really nice folks there. It's clean with plenty of room for lots of kids. read more

Maddux Park - Parks Near Me - Redwood City, California

I'm always looking to try new parks with my 3-year-old and his buddy. I consulted Geoff D.'s awesome playground list and headed out to Maddux Park for the first time based on the info in his review. What'd I think? He was on the money, as usual, even though his review is almost 4 years old and the water feature isn't currently there (not sure if it's seasonal or just gone). Features: * Bathroom (minus soap & paper towels on our visit, but hey, we were just glad for the toilet and running water, which many parks lack) * Swings (both bucket and strap) * See-saw * Climbing structures with slides * Large sand area with some sort of water structure (not sure if it works, but kids love climbing in and over it) * Big lawn * Picnic tables * Street parking The park is fenced in, so it's ideal if you've got a runner or two. It's probably optimal for kids age 1-5. The kids had ball playing in the sand and running from see-saw to swings, to structures, to sand, and all over the place. We easily spent 3 hours at Maddux. There were lots of squirrels and crows (I noticed because my dog likes to chase). Dogs are permitted on leash. read more

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Looking for a toddler playground I came across this one. Its a small neighborhood playground with everything you would want for your younger child. Parking is on the street but I had no problems finding a spot. The area is enclosed to keep the little ones in. There were child and toddler areas that included swings and climbing structures. An open grassy area was available for all ages. The water feature included two frogs spitting out water when you pushed the button. This was one of the few parks that the water was turned on (due to drought )and it worked well. The kids were enjoying it. Lots of benches were available and an area of picnic tables available for rent. Perfect for spending an afternoon. There was plenty of shade for getting out of the sun. And a bathroom for all. Overall a very nice neighborhood park that has all you could need for your younger child. I will frequent it whenever my grand kids come to town. read more

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A great park I get to play with my niece at... Plenty of children of appropriate ages and lots of friendly moms and nannies and even dads (on occasion). Kids run, play and are happy. A nice children's hidden gem between Woodside Road and Alameda de la Pulgas! Swing by! read more

Maddux Park really works for kids! Even if your kids have just started walking, they'll enjoy the sandbox and some of the smaller play structures. Tip: There's some shade from overhangs and tress, as well as a good grassy area out in front for running around on :-) This park has a bathroom that is almost always functional, and a fountain that only works some of the time. read more

We love this park it's not far from our home and has much to offer our toddler. Beware though that some moms bring their sick kids to interact with your healthy children and don't give a rats ass. My son was playing with a boy last Monday who had an extremely running nose, cough and wiping his nose all over the kids. and now my 19 month old and 5 month old are sick and miserable. Completely uncalled for and you know who you are. read more

Pristine little park geared for midday outings with young kids. Maddux sports a couple of climbing structures, shaded picnic tables and a little water feature / sandbox area. The park's best feature for parents and nannies is that it's fenced in and only 0.6 acreas... so a single caretaker can easily watch one or two little guys and not worry that they will run into the street. read more

Maddux Park - Parks Near Me - Redwood City, California

Such a great park for little kids. I love that it's fully enclosed. Bigger kids do race around on their bikes, often through the toddler playground, which is my one complaint about this place. Parking is so easy, and this playground is a bit of a hidden gem, so it's usually not that full either. It's a great place for toddlers. read more

This is my neighborhood park, so i am pretty biased. anywhere i can walk gets an extra bump (except breakers cafe, that place blows) anywho....it's a fantastic park for little (5 and under) kids. the 2 play structures are little kid friendly (one is big and the other is geared for 2 and under), there is a nice lawn, a great sand area with a trickle of water and spout to fill buckets, and 2 sets of swings (little kid and big kid swings) the scene is pretty mellow here....mostly moms, some sitters, folks are friendly. my town rocks. the ice cream man doesn't come every 15 minutes (more like every 2 hours) which is a huge plus in my world. The BEST thing about the park is the FULL fence in the front (the open gate was recently filled in--thanks redwood city!) If you have 2 runners, they are pretty safe (folks are pretty good and keeping the gates closed) check out the park for dinner some summer evening...incredibly quiet, great time for kids to show off their new swing tricks to both parents. read more

Toddler heaven! This is one of my favorite parks on the Peninsula. It's idyllic and quiet, hidden up in the hills. Street parking only but never a problem, even on the weekend. Two nice play areas, a grassy lawn, and water/splash pad area with frogs (this is always "on" unlike the rest of the RC parks since it's button control). What really sends it into 5 star mode is the huge amount of glorious SHADE over almost the whole park. Also it's fenced in, and has a nice clean bathroom. Love it. read more

It has a great little kid play area perfect for my toddler. Easy steps and small slides. Unfortunately, it has the tam bark. The big kids' play area is separated by a water play area, which is nice to have the buffer. The watt play are has the nice spongy ground for crawling. All very clean, including he bathrooms. Nice people with small kids. The fence goes around the whole park, so even the lawn area is enclosed. read more

Maddux Park - Great for crawlers and toddlers. - Parks Near Me - Redwood City, California

This a perfect small community park for small kids: It is gated, has a bathroom, multiple play areas for different ages, and in the summer there is a small water play area. It also has multiple benches that can be reserved for birthday parties. Great place to bring the toddlers! read more

nice small park in a residential area of redwood city. i usually stop by here for a sip of water during one of my neighborhood runs. there are restrooms available here, as well as picnic tables and a couple of playground structures. you can easily take your kids here to spend a couple of hours here or bring some snacks and hang out with your friends. small, yet functional....wish we had more of these of parks in rwc! read more

Great park for toddlers. My friend and I took her 18 month old and we spent almost 2 hours here; he loved it!

Great park. small enough that you can watch the kids. Everyone friendly. Water activity an extra bonus! All the moms/nannies were super friendly! Best of all, the park is fenced in!! read more

This is a well-contained park for younger children. It has the usual playground equipment plus water features in the sandbox area, especially fun during the summer. read more

Great place to take your toddlers! I absolutely love this park because they have a small section for toddlers and a huge sand and water area. I have met a lot of great moms that go to this park. It is right behind a school but its a great location. There is usually plenty of parking in the street. They have a nice little grass field for the kids to run around in and the restrooms are very well maintained. read more

love this park! it's clean, has a good amount of shade, and i love the little sandbox area that also offers an awning for shade. great for the summertime. i like that it has two separate playgrounds, one for the bigger kids and one for the wee ones. great families come here, i met some nice moms and caregivers. the best part is that it is all fenced in so you don't have to worry about kids running close to the street. i can't rate it five stars because they use wood chips in the playground area. i wish they used that foamy black flooring instead, it's safer and cleaner. read more

This park is awesome i use to come here all the time when i was younger and now i want to throw BBQ here sometime in the summer just waiting for the time i can sign up! There are no real problems with this park, it's a small neighborhood park where you can take your kids, younger siblings or in the summer throw a BBQ! read more

Love this park! Great for toddlers. Love that it's fenced in. This is our neighborhood park. Not too impressed with the water feature, but it's nice to have it. Gave it 4 stars b/c many of us are still waiting for that red sand (stains) to be removed & maybe be replaced with pea gravel -- that would be nice to dig in and shovel through. read more

Great park for little ones - even those just starting to walk can enjoy some of the smaller play-structures and the sandbox. There is a little shade from trees and overhangs and a nice grass area in front to kick a ball around. It has a bathroom and a water fountain, but the fountain isn't always functioning. read more

I love taking my son here! I love that it's completely fenced in and I don't have to worry about him running into the street. The play structures are great and he loves the big sand area. Be sure to bring a towel and a change of clothes for the kids in the summer when the water spout feature is turned on and usually creates little pools of water in the sand. A really safe and fun place for toddlers! read more

This is an great park if you've got more than one child. It's fully fenced with a lovely shaded grassy area in the front, a few picnic tables, a shady play area for little ones complete with dinosaur structure, baby swings, teeter toter. The large play structure is well shaded too and has great climbing options, tunnels as well as a separate swing area. In the middle is a water play area with a tented cover for hot days. There is a nice restroom and if you sit in the center of it you can see most of it allowing you to keep an eye on both kids. Finally there is a paved path that loops around it and works well for scooters. There is always plenty of parking and it's located in the middle of a quiet family neighborhood. Ice cream trucks make regular stops here too so keep some cash in hand. This park is also popular for birthday parties and picnics. This is a lovely park which makes it easy to keep an eye on your kids. read more

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Nice park for small gatherings. Fenced in playground with swings etc, a small fountain and a restroom