Berkeley is a small urban liberal city located in the East Bay of the San Francisco metropolitan area. Right next to Oakland and on the bay, Berkeley is known for its liberalism, foodie culture, and is home to the distinguished UC Berkeley campus. Urban parents have discovered that Berkeley is also a wonderful place for kids to grow up or visit because of its cultural diversity, parks, playgrounds, organic restaurant options, and easy access to nature in Tilden Regional Park. Berkeley is urban without all the stress of living in a major city. This Bravo Your City "Family Collection" Microguide will lead you to 54 parks and playgrounds that Berkeley has to offer. It's an excellent resource for traveling families visiting Berkeley and for Bay Area parents wanting to explore this gem of a city in the East Bay. Local Berkeley parents may also benefit from this comprehensive index of parks because it will get you out discovering parts of Berkeley you didn't know about -- as one of the local parent contributors found out as she helped make Bravo Your City's "Berkeley Parks & Playgrounds" Microguide.