Rarely does an adult use the word "epic" to describe a playground, and I'm not even sure if that's the thing a parent most hopes to find in a playground, but it's the word that comes to mind. It is in the middle of Dolores Park, a simple but breathtaking park in one of my favorite neighborhoods in one of my favorite cities, and it takes a cue from the local topography. There are giant hills for toddlers to try to clamber or climb, as well as stairs and a couple of gigantic slides. There is a deep sand pit, there are shallower slides, steps, ridges, and a lot of different ways to move around here. Even thinking about this playground four days later I am struck by its beauty, supplemented by the steep background of the city. If I had any complaint, it might be that the playground has too many wonderful things in one place. Good luck keeping your small child from going down those immense slides, which will lure him up the many many stairs like an attractive nuisance. Dolores Park is also full of romping dogs, another distraction in my son's case, but it was fortunate to have something distracting him from the tallest slide. read more

This playground is awesome. It's designed for all ages of kids. Everything is clean and well maintained. The big rubber ground is safe.

great playground for kids inside the park. Clean bathrooms and great environment. 1 star for the parking and people hounding me to buy pre rolled blunts though. Still give it a 5 star since they do have a little class and only harass you when you leave the kids playground read more

Awesome playground! Just went here for the first time while visiting friends nearby and our 4 yo loved it.

Favorite Playground in my Favorite Park in my Favorite City. Hands Down. The best part about Dolores Park is Helen Diller Playground offering awesome slides, unique play structures for all ages, and spectacular views of the gorgeous City skyline. Great place to enjoy your Bi Rite Creamery deliciousness. It's just as fun here at night as it is during the day, with or without the kiddies in tow. read more

This was such a FUN playground! Yes I'm 30+. Yes I will go on slides. Especially when the slide is a tall wavy one! Even though the slide took off skin from my ankle as I ZOOMED down it, it was still fun nonetheless! Apologies to the kids that we kinda, maybe, sorta cut in front of. There's also another giant slide, rock climbing, net climbing, swings, ropes, and all are on the rubber material ground. Bring a picnic, sunblock, and bring out your inner child here! :) Also, walking distance to Bi-Rite Creamery is a PLUS. read more

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This is one of the newest playgrounds in the city. The old playground was good, but the equipment was definitely questionable and needed a make-over. Ever since they made the investment with the improvements, this place has been a hot spot (tons of kids now flocking to this playground). Centrally located in Dolores Park has it's benefits and disadvantages. The benefits are obviously the view and the weather. The disadvantages range from the above average drug use causing an overwhelming aroma, an increase in the homeless population and sometimes questionable characters exhibiting behaviors which might be inappropriate for children. Some of the things this playground has which makes it unique/distinct are a rock-climbing wall, very large swings and a wide variety of slide. read more

Took the family here for the first time. And we love the atmosphere. Our kids enjoyed the playground. The dogs that showed up were a bonus as we love dogs anyway. We also had a picnic at the park; perfect park if you need to relax yet enjoy the city life. read more

Helen Diller Playground - Playgrounds Near Me - San Francisco, California

BEST PLAYGROUND EVER! (This is coming from....um...not a little kid.) There are swings big enough for non-kiddies to ride, and you get the best view of the city when you're up in the air. There are also pretty long slides, and lots of things to climb, like a steep incline to get to one of the slides, a rock wall, ropes, and other structures. I, a non-kiddie, had a blast at this playground. Imagine if a real kiddie came here - actually, no need to imagine - there are many kids who come here, and it is most definitely a playground wonderland good for kids and non-kids alike. read more

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BEST of the BEST playgrounds in bay area! The location is ideal, surrounded by best food spots and gorgeous view from the park. I love coming here with my daughter, as this playground is the biggest in the city and has so many fun and FREE attractions. Slides there have enormous size and even adult will have fun sliding down. They have different sizes of slides for all ages. They have so many more things. Wonderful sand box, all types of swings and even climbing walls. They have huge xylophon and your kids can learn play it right there! I always bring some snacks and sandwiches and while my kid is enjoying the playground, you can enjoy wonderful view from Dolores Park and lay on grass! Not to mention they have bi-rite ice-cream right next to the park and nice day at the park could end with the best ice cream in the city! read more

This is the most amazing park! I love that the weather here is always several degrees warmer than the rest of the City. While parking is a bit of a challenge since we are not lucky enough to be in walking distance of this Mecca for Kiddos, it is worth the trek! The remodeling they did for the kids park is INSANE! My lil guy loves the insane slides, the bongo drums, the rubber flooring hills to climb up. It's amazing that it is a free park for all to enjoy and wear out the kiddos. I must say I love it too and am so happy I get to play here too :) read more

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What a great playground. Slides are awesome and are the old metal ones that I don't see anymore, but remember fondly as a child. Get a piece of parchment paper or wax paper and those babies are butt launchers, prepare to fly. We were here in the middle of the day and probably one of the best weather days in SF I have ever seen. Sunny and warm, not a cloud in the sky. What a perfect day to chill out and hang with family. Feeling Blessed. *AS A SIDE NOTE - I do say this place is not the strict parents playground. It really rides that line of people really out of their way to be "Nice" parents. Make sure you are the very over the top communicating parent, because you might feel out of place. Example kid could be the kind that grabs, slaps, throws sand on everything and everyone, and over the top just rowdy kid and the parents will still be talking it out. So funny. I don't know about other parents, but there is a time when your kid needs to be reminded with more than just saying, "Sweetie we are gonna go home if you don't start acting properly" And if you don't go home on the 2nd time you say it, well they know you aren't gonna do it. Other example, was this really great mom, who came super prepared with toys and bubbles and my baby doll not wanting to share the sand toys. And the mom was a great communicator and diverter of attention. So can go either but overall parents are talkers. This ain't no ghetto park. Other funny thing is about 50 feet away on the grass they smoking grass. maybe that's why they discusses so much read more

This was fun especially for my 20 year old and my 6 year old!!! The slides were the best part they said!! And my 20 year old said he loved getting piggy back rides from my 6 year old!! ( strong) anyway I recommend this park 10/10!!!! Especially fun when the weather in San Fran is quite dandy!!! And very fun if after you go, there's ice cream involved!!! Only vegan kind because, you know 6 year olds, always gotta have the gourmet. My kids will always jump up and down saying "WEEE!!!" When there's vegan ice cream involved. GO TO THIS PARK. IT LIT FOR THE WHOLE FAM. read more

One of my favorite places in San Francisco; great view on SF downtown, beautiful surrounding of the park and typical SF houses and the playground is very good and has a cool vibe read more

Took girls from age 5-10 and it was great! Plenty of places to eat nearby. The park is basically 2 sections: grass and playground. The huge grass field is filled with a wide spectrum of people, all of whom make SF very colorful! No kids hang out on that side of the park. The only problem is that there's tons of construction: the grass area around the playground was fenced off in a way that required us to walk a long way around, even though I parked on the corner. I'd like to return when the construction is finished. read more

Great park. Fun for the whole family. Beautiful views of the city. We really liked the tall slide at the back of the park.

whoever is in charge of the folks cleaning bathrooms , these folks deserve a raise !!! the wharf needs to come an see how it's done an all the other main locations throughout city of sf , thee best i've seen hands down , respect to the actual employees doing the job not your superiors , its to easy to put short an tie , get to cleaning an we can talk , excellent workers at dolores park cleaning bathrooms an keeping the whole park clean, thanks to them read more

Fun for kids of all ages but too many kids here throwing sand down the slide making it dangerous. Weather is usually nice in this part of town. read more

Helen Diller Playground - Very fun for kids of all ages. - Playgrounds Near Me - San Francisco, California

Now this is a nice little park with great slides, great atmosphere and not overly crowded. Pay a visit if you have some time to chill and relax read more

this playground is awesome. dolores park on sunday is amazing - the kids loved the park and the adults enjoyed the people watching! a must visit spot in SF read more

I thought this was a super fun playground for my 12 year old and 2year old. There are variety of areas for different age groups. There are some glorious views from just about everywhere in the park. Next time I plan on bringing a picnic. The only reason I didn't give five stars was the older kids that were unsupervised big kids taking over the play structures in the toddler area. read more

This place was recently redone, and it is pretty cool. I love how the ground is rubberized and they have a small mix of climbing, slides, swings and other structures... my son and niece had a ton of fun there. read more

Our boy loves this place. The slides are fun and it's the perfect spot for a sunny day. It's very busy. We like to go in the early morning before it gets busy. read more

Massive new playground. I am normally not a very worried parent but I have seen quite a few accidents there that could be avoided if the place was designed in less of a "fall from high places head first unto concrete" kind of way. read more