There are some groovy playgrounds off base, but with less safety equipment than what is legislated in the states. However, if you're looking for a few good ones, try the small area by Daiei at Verny Park (see Verny Park post), the small boat by the main Yokosuka post office (shown here), and the bigger one by LIVIN. LIVING is a large store (think Walmart) that has a great selection. The bus that goes there from downtown is every hour or so. It is a kilometer, at least off of base, but it has a lot to it. You can shop, play, shop, play....
You will find a lot of small playgrounds here and there. Use them! If you're cooped up in an apartment with kids, get out there!!! When I lived in Paris, France, it was a part of daily life to take the kid to the park at 9:30 or 10:00. You just had to get out and let the kid roam. Kids love routine and familiarity.
The Japanese use sand, so be prepared to dump out those shoes! There are some very cool big parks to go to, as well. However, make peace with going to the local playground. I try to study Japanese or write a letter, or play a game on the cell phone while I'm hanging out.
There are beaches about. The sandy ones are over by Kamakura, so it's easy to get there by train (get the directions off the internet... CFAY site, FFSC maps link). Instead of going towards the Big Buddha, go the other way about 3 blocks, and you'll get beach! In Sandy Eggo, Wednesdays were beach days!
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