Koret Children's Quarter
Golden Gate Park
🏆Staff Pick💰Free
All AgesClimbingSandbox
"The concrete slides are legendary. Bring cardboard!"
— Mike D., dad of 3
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Sue Bierman Park
Embarcadero
💰Free🧒Toddlers
Toddler SafeViewsNear Food
"Perfect after the Ferry Building. Enclosed and safe for runners."
— Jenny L., mom of 1
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Mountain Lake Park
Richmond
🏆Staff Pick💰Free
NatureDucksLess Crowded
"Hidden gem. Bring bread for the ducks, towels for the sandbox."
— Carlos R., dad of 2
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Playgrounds & Parks
Koret Playground
Golden Gate Park
🏆Staff Pick💰Free
"My kids are obsessed with the concrete slides. We've been coming here for years and it never gets old."
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SF parent
Local family
Playgrounds & Parks
Dolores Park Playground
Mission
🏆Staff Pick💰Free
"The fenced toddler area is amazing - I can actually relax while my 2-year-old plays safely."
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Mission parent
Local family
Playgrounds & Parks
Julius Kahn Playground
Presidio
🏆Staff Pick💰Free
"Hidden gem! Never crowded like the other SF playgrounds. My kids love the big grass field."
P
Pacific Heights parent
Local family
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Joe DiMaggio Playground
North Beach
🏆Staff Pick💰Free
"Amazing views of Coit Tower while kids play. The turf field is perfect for toddlers learning to walk or run."
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North Beach parent
Local family
Playgrounds & Parks
Yerba Buena Gardens
SOMA
🏆Staff Pick💰Free
"Perfect downtown playground when you're in SOMA. The kids love the sand area and the slides built into the hill."
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Downtown parent
Local family
Playgrounds & Parks
Mountain Lake Park
Richmond
🏆Staff Pick💰Free
"Hidden gem in the Richmond! Lake with ducks and turtles, great playground, and way less crowded than Golden Gate Park."
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Richmond parent
Local family
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