Community Play
in the East Bay

Juniper Corner’s permanent home: open for play starting June 24th, 2026!

Since 2023, Juniper Corner has been hosting mobile immersive play events for toddlers, kids and families. We are a San Leandro-based nonprofit led by parents and educators who believe that play is foundational for development, and that every child deserves a safe place to play!

Our permanent space, an indoor playground and children’s museum, is scheduled to open to the public on June 24th, 2026!

Plan Your Visit

Juniper Corner’s playspace is located at 1900 East 14th Street, right in downtown San Leandro. It features over 5,000 square feet of child-led play, including a turf field for active play, mini town for interactive imaginative play, book nook, craft and building areas, baby zone, outdoor yard, low-sensory room, and a cafe. .

Our space is designed for children ages 0-5, though kids up to age 10 are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult guardian; Juniper Corner does not offer drop-off childcare.

DROP-IN PLAY HOURS, beginning 6/24/26
Monday 9AM - 4PM
Tuesday 9AM - 4PM
Wednesday 9AM - 4PM
Thursday CLOSED
Friday 9AM - 5PM
Saturday 9AM - 5PM
Sunday 9AM - 5PM

Drop-In Play Passes
Drop-In Play Passes
Memberships
Birthday Parties

Community Pop-Ups

Juniper Corner got its start hosting immersive play pop-ups around the East Bay. We are scaling back these events this summer as we focus on our indoor space, but look forward to picking back up in the fall. Our pop-ups include interactive science activities, toddler arts and crafts, tumbling blocks for crawling kiddos, a ball pit, sensory bins, trains, and more. We take pride in the fact that these events are engaging and fun for kids and families of all ages, genders, languages, abilities and interests.

Interested in booking Juniper Corner for your community event? Please email eve@junipercorner.org. Kindly note that we do not currently have the capacity for mobile private birthday parties, and we are not booking community events in June or July 2026.

Check our UPCOMING EVENTS page for an updated list of places to catch Juniper Corner in the community!

  • What a wonderful way to keep your little ones engaged and make new friends in the community.

    Chenxing Z, local mom

  • It's so obvious that families are ready for this type of space in SL. Can't wait for the next event!

    Lauren F, local mom

  • The pop-up was such a great event! Everyone I spoke to said they can't wait for the permanent space!

    Jen H, local mom

  • My daughter had so much fun with your activities at the library. Thank you for creating this space for the SL community!

    Amy C, local mom

Our leadership team brings years of experience in child development, early education, community work, startup financing and nonprofit leadership. We are parents and educators in San Leandro and the East Bay who know how valuable Juniper Corner will be for our community and our own families!

We are always looking for talented supporters and partners. If you are interested in volunteering, sponsoring, or contributing your unique skills in any way, please reach out!

We are currently not hiring for paid positions, but please feel free to reach out to eve@junipercorner.org if you have questions about working with us in the future.

Our Team

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