Milpitas Golfland
1199 Jacklin Rd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
408-263-6855
1199 Jacklin Rd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
408-263-6855
Three miniature golf courses, arcade and pizza parlor.
Archive for Amusement Parks
Paramount’s Great America – Amusement Park (Santa Clara)
Santa Clara
4701 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara CA
P: 408.988.1776
Many of the Bay Area’s fastest, scariest, and most thrilling rides are found at this amusement park. A popular family destination since there are many attractions for young kids, the park is only open during the warmer time of year (March-October).
Miniature Steam Train Railroad/Carousel – Berkeley
Miniature Steam Train Railroad/Carousel
Activity/Event/Show Reviewed: Family Fun – Activity
Address: Tilden Park – Entrances off Wildcat Canyon Road and Grizzly Peak
City: Berkeley
Phone: (510) 562-PARK
From Website:
TILDEN REGIONAL PARK
One of the District’s three oldest parks, Tilden has been called the jewel of the system, and its recreational activities have become a happy tradition for generations of East Bay youngsters. From a carousel ride and a picnic to a swim at Lake Anza and a stroll through the Botanic Garden, Tilden has variety to delight everyone. Yet there are plenty of quiet places in Tilden’s 2,077 acres to shelter the wildlife and preserve natural beauty. Tilden was named for Charles Lee Tilden, first president of the Park District Board of Directors. The park is reached via Canon Drive, Shasta Road, or South Park Drive, all off Grizzly Peak Boulevard in Berkeley. Here are some of Tilden’s best-known attractions:
STEAM TRAIN
The Steam Train offers rides along the scenic ridge on a scaled-down steam train. Parking, drinking water, and restroom facilities are wheelchair accessible. For information call (510) 548-6100. Hours: open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (or dark, whichever comes first) on weekends and holidays (Except Thanksgiving and Christmas) year round, plus noon-5 p.m. weekdays June 14 through Labor Day. Fee (subject to change): $1.75 per ride, $7 for 5-ride family ticket, under 2 free. See the bottom of this page for a link to the Steam Train Web site.
THE MERRY-GO-ROUND
Tilden’s Herschell Spillman merry-go-round is a splendid antique carousel with hand-carved and beautifully painted wooden carousel animals to ride. The calliope plays music to make any child’s heart sing. The facility offers a wheelchair accessible snack stand, drinking water, restroom and parking. For information call (510) 524-6773. The Merry-Go-Round is open year-round 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends, weather permitting; weekends during the Easter season or spring break (beginning late March or early April); summer break (mid-June through Labor Day); and during its “Christmas Fantasy” holiday spectacular nightly Thanksgiving through Dec. 23, 5:30-8:30 p.m. rain or shine. Call to confirm dates and hours: (510) 524-6773. Fee (subject to change): $1 per ride; $10 for 13-ride ticket book.
http://www.ebparks.org/parks/tilden.htm
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