We visited Mission Bay Children's Park, one of the most popular family playgrounds in San…read moreFrancisco! ‍‍‍ The park has many fun play structures for kids including slides, swings, climbing nets, sandbox and water play areas, and balance equipment. The ground is soft rubber flooring, which makes it safer for children to run and play. The park is surrounded by modern buildings and open spaces, making it a beautiful place for photos and family outings . Many families bring their kids here to play and burn off energy. Pros * Modern playground equipment * Suitable for different age groups * Sandbox and water play area * Clean and spacious environment Cons * No restroom available in the park * Parking can be difficult during busy hours Still a great place to bring kids if you are visiting the Mission Bay area! Long Bridge St, San Francisco, CA

Love the design and the huge playground. Serves the very young and the young people who would like…read moreto be challenged. There was several challenging obstacles for the older children, many spinning structures, and lots of spaces to run. My children loved exploring this park!

Came here last week on a beautiful day and it was super nice outside there were plenty of people…read moreenjoying the sun. Lots of children activities and open spaces for dogs and animals to play and run

Cute park in the southern part of Golden Gate Park. The slides were my kids' favorite part, and I…read morewas relieved that they had extra cardboard for all kids to use. The playground changed from when I was a kid, but the cement slides in the hillside are still there. The kids loved the antique German carousel, and I loved that it was very reasonably priced to buy tickets.

Super fun and interactive playground, one slide, and many water activities. Walk across the side…read morewalk and road to the most beautiful kid friendly beach. Such a fun location!

This is probably one of the best playgrounds in SF…read more After my sons doctors appointment we decided to go to a playground in the area and this one of the closest and highest rated in the area, so we popped on in. We also had his behavioral therapist with us and she spoke highly of this playground. They have a tiny area for smaller kids under 5 which includes a sandbox with toys folks in the area "donated" or left behind. My little boy was in love with the sandbox area. There's another huge play structure for bigger kids and lots of benches and shaded areas for parents and nannies to hang out and unwind while the kids play in the area. Bigger kids can also play in the basketball court. What's neat about this playground is that there are tons of toys such as bikes, balance bikes, toy structures that parents either left behind or donated. My little boy loved playing with some of those toys. There's also a multi purpose room that you can probably rent out for birthday parties etc. As well as a decent bathroom for folks to use while they're in the playground. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. It's a wonderful playground. The only negative is that it can get pretty crowded and sometimes parking is difficult but overall definitely a great place to visit.

Beautiful park by some of the most iconic places in San Francisco. Close by to Grace Cathedral,…read moreFairmont Hotel, the Mark Hopkins Hotel, and the Huntington Hotel. Thus, this park is meticulously manicured and decorated year round, especially stunning during the holidays with decorative lights. Right in the center of the park, there's a fountain here replicated after the Fontana delle Tartarughe (Fountain of the Turtles) in Rome. With how it's laid out, it's picturesque and very popular with locals and visitors. On the side, there's a playground for kids. I remember coming here for Easter egg hunts when I was younger. Now, I bring my pup here occasionally for photos. Located in the middle flanked by 4 streets: California St, Taylor St, Sacramento St, and Cushman St and is reachable by car or via public transportation like the #1 California bus and the cable car - California line. If you choose to walk, you will need to hike up/ or down the hills depending on which directions you are coming from.

What a cute park! It's so clean and well maintained…read more The only downside is having to run around trying to find a bathroom. It's also a little trickier than other parks to access via public transit.

It all seems to work…read more The views are great the grass is soft and the restrooms are okay...we were here on a warm crowded day. It is not that accessible being on the north end of the SF Peninsula but that is how it is. We made good use of the picnic tables too. The Presidio and so much of the GGNRA and other parks from Ft. Chronkite to HMB is golden.

I'll dedicate my 1st review of 2026 to Presidio Tunnel Tops, which is one of my favorite places in…read moreSF. There's something for everyone here. Within the last 10 years, there was an update to the paved sidewalks, areas for special California plants, and various park benches/picnic tables throughout the premise. There's even an area where rotating food trucks are parked to curb any hunger/hangry tendencies. This place is also a great place for a clear view of Golden Gate Bridge, not to mention the Pacific Ocean, weather permitting. Sometimes it can get a little windy here, dress accordingly. Don't know any free parking around the vicinity, but ample lots with self service kiosks to pay for parking. Restrooms are usually clean. Looking forward to coming to Presidio Tunnel Tops again soon. #1/2026

I'm so jealous that my niece has this awesome park to hang out at. I wish growing up in the city we…read morehad really cool parks like George Christopher's. The park is soooo clean and this was a huge one for me. Who doesn't love a well maintained park?! The play structures are all designed really well with slides that looked like a hollowed log, wood stairs, rock climbing fixtures and more. This park often gets crowded and I understand why. My niece loves this park, she can easily kill 2 hours running around - going from the big structure to the little structure. The park also has a baseball field and picnic areas. Street parking only and a short walk to the main play area from the sidewalk.

Really nice park behind a Safeway shopping center. Equipment is new and clean. It's kind of cool…read morethat in that area you can see the fog roll in and float away. By the afternoon the sun comes out and it feels pretty nice. There's a police training area close by and a nice sushi and bakery right next to it if you're feeling hungry or want to meet a police officer!

This is a wonderful Park ! It has soft playing surfaces and many slides for all needs. The view…read moreis so beautiful from up there.

This place brings me happiness and sadness when I come here. I used to go to school as a kid across…read morethe street and while at the crosswalk heading towards the playground, one of my classmates got hit by a car. He didn't make it. I still remember him wearing his green overalls. It was quite tragic and I don't want that happening to anyone else. Please be careful when you cross the street to this playground. If you arrive at the top of the hill, cars coming up can't see you and often times people drive like they're driving a manual car and they end up in the crosswalk before they actually stop. Remember where there term California roll comes from. Drivers often don't stop at all despite the top of the hill intersection at Scott and Jackson being a 4-way stop. This is one of the few playgrounds where the trek to the playground itself is part of the experience. The proximity of a playground to the street is always an important aspect of the design. It impacts safety in a big way. It's often a challenge to balance the distance to be close enough to be seen as a public place but not so close that passersby and people who don't really belong there get exposure to your kids. Safety rating of this park is a 5 out of 5. This is the first and currently only 5 out of 5 rating I've given to the other 11 playground reviews I've written so far. The clearly identified entrances/exits to the playground further the safety measures. Aside from the ingress/egress gates, the structures are surrounded by a gate. The hill part of the perimeter is also a grassy field where lots of parents oversee their kids. That in itself is a good thing. When parents are actually watching their kids, paying attention to where they are and who they're interacting with is good company to be in. No true for every park, I can assure you that. The vantage point from the grassy hill also allows all parents to see kids that aren't theirs. This is great for safety. The structures are far apart enough where parents have vantage points between the structures to be able to see most of the playground. Density plays a bit role in safety of playgrounds as well. Some are so close together that it pretty much creates a wall where parents can only see their kids from one side. Again, the grassy area being on a hill provides a great view of your kids particularly with the higher elevation looking down into the playground. Kids ride their bikes along the perimeter. I assume kids will continue to do that even after the playground itself opens up from Covid closure. So watch out when walking along the path or entering/exiting the play structure area. I've seen on more than one occasion where kids smack themselves into the gate and fall of their bikes. Luckily they didn't hit a 2 year old. I'm doing playground reviews for two reasons. I have kids of my own and am on the search for playgrounds to take them to once the 95% of them that are currently closed (this one included) open back up. The second reason is that I'm on a trek to find the best FPV quadcopter flying site and so far this is my top choice. These particular structure designs are great for navigating through. The length of the playground is also perfect. Width isn't too tight either so plenty of space. Ideal seating areas all around for best video signal and view of the quad if flying line of site. Before anyone gets caught up in me flying quads in a playground, note that my quad is well under the 250g that's internationally recognized as toy grade. I'm also only planning to fly for the duration that parks are closed during the Covid shutdown. Once these playgrounds open up again, I'm gone. In the unlikely event that my quad hits you, it won't hurt more than a Halloween sized pack of Skittles slapping you. I've got propeller guards too so it literally won't feel like anything more than possibly an annoyance. These tinywhoops are quiet as ever so I haven't had any issue with anyone so far. Most are just curious and excited to watch. For those that aren't aware, the video quality on what's typically an analog feed to the goggles, is no better than looking at a bad 80's VHS tape. So don't you worry about privacy. The video quality is pretty poor by design. Reducing latency is much more important than improving video quality when flying and for that reason, anyone seen in the video can't be recognized as it's all just a blur. In other words, I'd have a hard time deciding whether to swipe right or swipe left on you if my drone footage was a replacement for Coffee Meets Bagel.

What an incredible place for our two-year-old daughter to play. The playground was clean,…read morepopulated, and safe. The greater park sits on top of a hill so it's a bit of a hike but well worth the walk. The surrounding architecture is beautiful and the views are really great. Pacific Heights is generally such a pleasant neighborhood anyway. I highly recommend bringing your little ones to play here. Conveniently, there is a public restroom right alongside the playground as well as drinking fountains.

Really fun, spacious playground in a beautiful park! The…read moreplayground is situated in the middle of the park, so parents get to enjoy lovely views of the park and views of the city as well. The playground has a huge big kids structure, a smaller tot structure, swings, a rocky/climbing structure in the middle, and a water pump feature. Definitely enough to entertain the kiddos for a while. The entire playground is fenced in. Bathrooms are just next to the playground and are currently open, but there wasn't any soap. Picnic tables right next to the playground, as well as grassy fields great for picnicing as well!

Honestly the most amazing playground we've ever been to! They have 2 playgrounds with an area to…read moredig, lots of things to climb on, a historic merry-go-round and even a cafe! Even mama had fun on their huge concrete slides! Bring your own cardboard box cut to fit the length of your body for a smooth ride or grab one from the floor below and get ready for a thrill ride! Carousel tickets are just $1 for kids and $2 for adults, hubby and our eldest enjoyed this classic ride! I would HIGHLY recommend this fantastic park, you could easily spend the whole day here! After visiting our country's oldest playground, take a romantic stroll through the San Francisco Botanical Garden or Japanese Tea Garden and then peddle boat at Blue Heron Lake! And if you love checking out historic landmarks like I do, there are several here!! We'll definitely be back to explore more, we are especially excited to take our kids to the California Academy of Sciences!! SYOY! :-)

Strange park ..overlooking and walking around secret passages and walkways ..open most days…read more..slides and jungle gym..wave structure with turtle ..hang glide to try ..I fit ..walking up the hill hiking ..views ..

A great playground conveniently located right across from the Ferry Building. It is relatively…read morespacious with lots of equipment available for kids of different ages. It is a bit dated with a metal slide which was actually not very smooth so the kids kept getting stuck on it when they were coming down. However, they still had a good time. Lots of benches available for parents to sit at and keep an eye on their kids. There is only one entrance/exit which is nice as it decreases the risk of your child slipping out without you noticing. There is a public restroom located somewhat nearby as well as other shops and a parking garage.

Great playground near the ferry that is well maintained. Plenty of seating areas and a variety of…read moredifferent play structures for different age groups. The only thing missing is that there's a lack of shade.