Pittsburg’s Small World Park still a ‘hidden gem’ for generations of kids

While most amusement parks definitely focus on appealing to children, they also feature thrill rides to make sure adults pass through the turnstiles too — not at Pittsburg’s Small World Park.

Similar to Children’s Fairyland at Oakland’s Lake Merritt and run by the city of Pittsburg’s Recreation Department, Small World Park features kid-friendly small-scale rides such as a rainbow-colored Ferris wheel, a balloon ride and a merry-go-round.

There’s a kid-friendly zip line for the daring...