Premier playgrounds of the Peninsula

My world was considerably smaller when I was a kid; besides school and friends’ houses, my go-to hometown destinations included Carrows and Fresh Choice (RIP), the library and the park. Boothbay Park (which I referred to as the blue park for its old blue playground equipment before I could pronounce Boothbay) was my neighborhood park, an essential spot for swinging, sliding and sitting beneath the willow trees dotting the grass. In nearby San Mateo, Central Park and Coyote Point’s playgrounds were also prime play places (how could you not have fun at a playground named Magic Mountain?).

While some of the playgrounds of my youth appear virtually unchanged today, new play structures have also arrived on the scene, awash in color and filled with features for kids of all ages. Check out Karla Kane’s guide to some of our favorite playgrounds on the Peninsula for more to explore.

“Slide away…”

Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com

Sliding through the Peninsula’s playgrounds

From Magic Mountain to the redwood-shrouded Huddart Park, visit these premier places to play.

Peninsula record label ushered in a ‘new age’ for music

Documentary filmmaker Tal Skloot has turned his lens on the many musicians who comprised Windham Hill Records in his latest film, “A Quiet Revolution: The Story of Windham Hill Records.” The film is in progress, funded by a Kickstarter campaign.

Here’s the tea: 15 boba shops to try on the Peninsula

New York Times bestselling author Grace D. Li shares her 11 favorite Peninsula boba shops, breaking down where to go and what to order. Peninsula Foodist Adrienne Mitchel shares four additional recommendations.

Congrats to Cindy Y. of Foster City, who was the first reader to correctly identify where last week’s photo was taken (it’s Shorebird Park in Foster City!).

The first person to reply to this email with the correct place where the below photo was taken will win a prize from The Six Fifty and a shoutout in our next newsletter!

David Luning Record Release Show: Sept. 6 Singer-songwriter David Luning celebrates his latest album with a gig in Redwood City.

Bark to School Party with Dog Man: Sept. 7 Bring your kid and your pooch to Linden Tree Books for dog treats, dog-themed books and story time, and a meet-and-greet with the beloved character Dog Man.

Mountain View Art & Wine Festival: Sept. 7-8 Over 350 artists will be on hand for one of the summer’s biggest festivals, along with live music, food and drinks, Italian street painting and kids’ activities.

Pub in the Park: Sept. 7 Sip local brews, hear live music by Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, play lawn games and chow down on eats from food trucks at the last Pub in the Park event of the summer.

Liane Moriarty: Sept. 9 Bestselling novelist Liane Moriarty (“Big Little Lies,” “Apples Never Fall” and many more) comes to Kepler’s to discuss her latest, “Here One Moment.”

Portola Valley Arts Fest: Sept. 14 Portola Valley celebrates creativity and community with hands-on activities, live music and readings, food and drink, theatrical performances and work by a variety of artists.

Bark in the Park: Sept. 15 Dogs take the spotlight at this event, featuring a pup parade, contests, games and more, benefitting San Mateo PAL (a nonprofit collaboration between the San Mateo Police Department and the San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department).

Always… Patsy Cline: Through Sept. 15 Hillbarn Theatre celebrates the life and music of country legend Patsy Cline.

Plan Ahead

Redwood City’s Oktoberfest: Sept. 20-22 and Sept. 24-29 Redwood City kicks off fall with its 10th Oktoberfest event, featuring German beer and cuisine, entertainment and contests.

Electric Service Launch Parties: Sept. 21-22 Caltrain hosts community festivals to celebrate the launch of its electrified service, featuring food trucks, games, giveaways, free Caltrain rides and photo booths.

Summer’s End Music Festival: Sept. 21 Half Moon Bay hosts a full day of musical performances and interactive activities.

Pie Ranch Meadow Dance: Sept. 21 The Pescadero ranch hosts a meadow dance accompanied by the HomePie String Band.

Harvest History Festival: Sept. 21 Mountain View’s annual celebration of its agricultural history includes live music, kids’ activities and garden demonstrations.

Coastside Cornhole Tournament: Sept. 22 Teams face off in hopes of cornhole victory in this fundraiser for the Cabrillo Education Foundation.

Crowded House: Sept. 25 The long-running band led by Neil Finn (and now including his two sons) brings its beautiful melodies to the Mountain Winery.

Pacific Coast Fog Fest: Sept. 28-29 A parade, live music, food and drinks, arts and crafts and more are on the agenda for Pacifica’s annual community festival.

The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch: Sept. 28-29 Want a glass gourd? This annual celebration and sale of handcrafted glass art has you covered.

Grow Exhibit: Through Sept. 30 Check out artwork from members of Peninsula Outdoor Painters that’s inspired by local gardens and parks, on exhibit at the Palo Alto Art Center (reception Sept. 7).

‘I don’t feel like I need to prove myself to anyone’: New film shares Foster City woman’s experience as a queer Asian American skateboarder
‘Crashing Wheels on Concrete’ features LinkedIn software engineer Kat Sy.

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