Looking for a quiet playground in San Francisco without the chaos? This hidden Sunnyside park is…read moreone of the best low-traffic spots for kids -- calm, clean, and actually relaxing. Not flashy -- just functional, peaceful, and easy with kids. It's not the biggest or most popular park in SF, but that's exactly why it works. It feels tucked into the neighborhood instead of crowded or overstimulating, which makes it way more manageable with little ones. We've had picnic days here where my baby just watches the dogs running around, and somehow it turns into its own little show -- simple, low-effort, and surprisingly perfect. If you've ever searched for a quiet park in San Francisco, a low-traffic playground for toddlers, or just somewhere you can actually breathe while your kid plays -- this is one of those spots. Good for: All ages (best for toddlers-~8) What matters: * Playground: Yes (rubbery cushion flooring -- great for little ones) * Baby-friendly: Open field for picnics + watching other kids/dogs * Bathrooms: Yes (each restroom has a changing table -- super helpful) * Dog-friendly: Yes (dogs allowed in the park, but not inside the children's play area) * Seating: Several large picnic tables + scattered benches * Shade: Very limited -- can get hot on sunny days * Parking: Limited -- expect to walk in or get dropped off * Terrain: Mostly flat with paved paths (easy for strollers and wheelchairs) * Accessibility: Wheelchair-friendly layout overall Real-life insight: This is one of those parks that doesn't stand out at first -- but once you're there, you realize how much easier it is than busier San Francisco playgrounds. Less chaos, more space, and a calmer overall vibe. Pro tips: * Go on an overcast day -- this park shines when it's cool out since there's very little shade * After rain, bring a towel so you can dry off the play structure and still get a full park day in * Best for low-key days when you want something simple, not overstimulating

My niece and nephew love this park. It's hugeeeeeeee! Lots…read moreof space and grass to run around!! They have a bathroom!!! Thank goodness!!! Their structures are spaced out! It's fun. Even for me! Some thing unique other than swings and slides. Gives the kids a chance to actually use their body and strength. Test their own abilities. Only thing I don't like is, the mats are all holey and broken on some areas. Dangerous when a kid trips or sprain their ankles. I informed my babies to watch out for it and avoid it. I hope the groundskeeper will see it and fix it.

Haven't been here in ages. Came by to have a small picnic lunch and was surprised how many folks…read morewalking, sitting and relaxing enjoying the park. Children's playground and tennis courts as well. Two baseball diamonds with a decent grassy field. Picnic tables scattered about to enjoy a picnic and park benches to rest your feet after a hike around the walking trails. Street parking could be an issue but we found a space right out front.

It was so much fun very clean. Bathrooms were surprisingly clean. Everyone was really nice. Nice…read moreopen playground huge field. I have water fountains. Easy to find parking.

I went to a paint & sip class this weekend with my partner and had SO much fun! They have a great…read morelocation in Hayes Valley and immediately when I walked it there were such good vibes with holiday music playing and paintings set up everywhere. They offered us wine and charcuterie and I especially loved how intimate the class was with only 5 people plus an instructor. Our instructor Emily was such a blast and did such a great job explaining everything to us and making our paintings come to life. Overall we had such a great experience and I definitely want to come back with my friends!

Our son has been going for 2 years in a row and he loves it. He loves to imagine and build things,…read moreand this studio really leans into that. Last year he built a rocket pack. This year had an idea to build a jungle skate park and the teachers there helped him make it a reality (cardboard reality) with loads of materials and other support. We hope to send our son there again.

We hosted our kids' birthday party here and it was great for many reasons:…read more- Parking is extremely easy. - There is optional shade under the trees. - There is a restroom on site. - There are somehow about 9 trash/recycling/compost bins (the plastic ones that homes have) by the park entrance. We were prepared to bring our trash from the party home but didn't end up needing to! - There is a water fountain on site. - This is a sand playground, so sand toys were fun for the kids. - There is plenty of grassy area for kids & dogs to run around. The only downsides are: - There are only 2 picnic tables, and they are pretty far from each other (50 ft?). - The area around the picnic tables is not paved, nor it is it grass, but it is dirt. Not an issue at all normally, but on the day of our party when the weather was a thick dense fog that made everything damp, the dirt ended up getting kicked up and coating all our things, since they were all damp.

Douglass Playground is a cute little park with a playground, open field, bathrooms and 1 tennis…read morecourt/basketball court. The park used to be part of an old rock quarry, which was turned into a park in the 1930's, so the cliffs/rocks provide a very dramatic backdrop to the area that is quite beautiful. Just be aware that it is more a small neighborhood park and not so much a destination park. The playground equipment is adequate but fairly old/tired, the slide area is always closed and the city has closed off the upper path that used to go around the ridge. Dogs are only allowed on leash. The field is pretty to walk around, but the cliff/trees cast perpetual shade on the field and it always seems to be damp/muddy so not so good for a picnic. There is however, a picnic table closer to the playground equipment. Still, it is great if you live in the area and up for an outing or quick walk in the park! Pros: picturesque rocks/hillside and trees, not often crowded, bathrooms, convenient/street parking usually available. Cons: old playground equipment, shady and muddy field, limited capacity/space for large groups

This is a great pumpkin patch! You don't get the farm experience, but it's all worth it to see the…read moreteens and adults who are working here have a great time. Not only are there various sizes pumpkins, but they usually have tasty home made cookies the teens and adults baked and some pretty darling crafts you can take home to get in the Halloween spirit! The best part is that all the money you spend here goes directly back to their programs which include recreational, vocational, and educational programs. You should definitely check this place out!

REVIEWER # 5 I am a…read moreHUGE fan of Pomeroy Pumpkin Patch! Matter of fact, I am a HUGE fan of Pomeroy and the work that they do in general! The Pumpkin patch is sponsored by the staff and clients that work at Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation center. If you are not aware, Pomeroy provides a different variety of programs for children, teens, youth as well as seniors which include: Therapeutic Swimming Pool., Gym, Computer lab, playground, theater with stage and the amazing community garden. In this amazing community garden is where the Pomeroy Pumpkin Patch takes place. From October 1st-October 31st from 10AM-5PM (Closed on Sunday) the pumpkin patch is open to the whole community. The staff and participants in the center work super hard in putting together this wonderful event. There are pumpkins, face painting, they sale food and drinks, and great games and rides for all ages. They also have a bounce house that is $3. FOOD & DRINKS: The pumpkin patch does sale special food and drinks. Please note that the booth is usually participants of the Pomeroy center and are learning while on the job. They serve: Chocolate chip/ White cholate macadamia cookies which are $2. Infused water is $2. Wreaths are $15. They also sale fruit, chips and fruit snacks as well for a decent price. PUMPKINS: Come and get yourself a pumpkin at a decent price. Small pumpkins are $2 and the large pumpkins are $10. POMEROY PUMPKIN PATCH EVENTS: There are 4 big events that happen at the patch within the month that is open: -October 1st from 11AM-4PM there is a Family Fun in Wild West San Francisco. Come out to experience all the games and activities for all ages. There are many different games such as: Coloring contest, western karaoke, line dancing and bull ride simulator. During that day there is also a 21+ evening event as well (Check it out; I hear it's really fun). -October 8th from 12PM-3PM there is a Haunted House Grand Opening. Don't miss your chance to see the special live monsters performance. The event is for elementary school and up and cost is $4. -October 22nd from 6PM-8PM there is a movie night. The event is FREE! So bring your friends and family! This year they showed Charlie Brown and had snacks, drinks and pumpkins available to purchase. -October 29th from 11AM-3PM it's the HALLOWEEN PARTY!! Bring all the children and come out to enjoy a wonderful time! Pomeroy has the haunted house, pumpkin carving contest and entertainment! Games are also available and they also sale food, drinks and pumpkins. OVERALL RATING: 5 stars!!! How could I give this place any less?? What truly melts my heart is that the young adults gain vocational experience at the pumpkin patch by working at the patch! I think that is totally amazing and all the money that is saved from the pumpkin patch is used to continue the vocational programs that happen at the center. Come check this place out and experience all the wonderful events and excitement! I love coming here and seeing everyone has a great time! Truly something to look forward to every year. REVIEW 168/196

Pretty decent park, a bit old and slightly run down (tennis and basketball courts). It isn't too…read morebig but it's been around for a little while. There are 2 small sand pits and a decent playground that's pretty solid. Overall it's ok!

This park is old and small...on the hill on 9th avenue sunset near Forest Hill. 3 courts and…read morebasketball court..been here a long time ago and revisited. Review #1600 San Francisco

Both of my kids have been attending Rock Band Land for coming up on four years now, and I honestly…read morecouldn't recommend it more highly. My older child is now involved in advanced band and a supergroup, while my younger son has done a mix of camps and after-school sessions depending on the time of year. What's consistent across both of their experiences is how much they absolutely love it. The team (especially Brian, but very much not underselling the folk that do the real work there...) does an incredible job creating something that feels special. There's a genuine culture of camaraderie and respect across all the kids, regardless of age or experience. It's not just about learning music (though they do that brilliantly); it's about building confidence, friendships, and a real love of playing together. There's also a great balance of structure and fun - the kids are learning seriously, but there's always a sense of joy and silliness that keeps it engaging. I've said this many times: where was this when I was a kid? I genuinely find myself envious of the experience they get to have - spending time making music with friends in such a supportive environment. We're incredibly grateful as a family for what Rock Band Land has given our kids, and we're very much looking forward to the next five years. Thank you to Brian and the whole team!

People started telling me about Rock Band Land when my kiddo was super little, so the second she…read moreturned 6 we got her into a two-week summer camp there and it completely lived up to the hype. Fast forward 8 months and we've done more summer camps, day camps when school is closed, and started up an aftercare program with them for our elementary school so she can go every Wednesday! Not to mention they completely saved up by spinning up last minute camps during the SFUSD teacher's strike. My daughter's gotten to sing, drum, play guitar and keyboard, play, draw, act weird, and develop sketches in their kid-produced youtube show, Ugly Baby. The basic format of RBL is super cool and unique. They do all original music, no covers. The kiddos write a story together and the staff turns it into a song, which they learn and then eventually perform for their adoring fans (families) in a mini rock show at the castle. Despite the fact that it's rock and roll and wild and crazy where kids get to be at their utmost creative, it's also one of the most insanely organized programs I have had the pleasure of dealing with. Enrollment is super easy on activity hero. The staff is super communicative. Everything they say happens at a certain time happens at EXACTLY THAT TIME. Show up for the rock show at 2, the door opens at 2 and roll is taken. The little siblings are provided ear protection, the parents can grab ear plugs from the skull on the way in, and boom, show is on. When they did their first pick up at our school, all the staff remarked about how great they are with the kids, keeping them organized and in line while making sure they had a blast. Get your kid in RBL, you won't be disappointed. Honestly, it might even be worth it just for Brian's hilarious emails alone.

I just picked my 7 year old on her last day of the 3-week summer camp at Kid Stock in the Mission…read more(St James Location) and she was in TEARS because she didn't want it to be over. She loved this camp and we loved this camp for her. Mind you, this was a camp her theater-nerd mom enrolled her in, and she was really NOT wanting to go due to nerves, but from day one she came home happy and had a great time doing art projects, playing outside, making friends all while learning lines, singing songs, and practicing dance moves. She would come home from camp *wanting* to practice. We didn't have to push her and she went into the show ready and nerve-free! Yesterday was the performance and she dazzled us as she flawlessly delivered her lines loud and proud and stepped up to the mic for her duet. I'm so impressed with what she and all the kids were able to pull off in only 3 weeks. The staff I'd chat to at pick up each day seem truly passionate about theater and making it fun for the kids. Shout out to Rachel and Johnny, though she specifically tells me she liked "all the teachers in fact". The site director, Meg was really good about sending update emails before the camp and after each week so we knew what to expect. Love that they provided the mp3 files for the kids to practice the songs at home. They did a little talent show on the last day and I learned she stepped up and sang her whole song solo for the group. During the school year, she backed out of auditioning for her school's talent show saying she was only comfortable on stage with other people next to her... So we were impressed she did this and that they were able to build up her confidence enough to do that! Thank you, Kid Stock! We will absolutely be back next summer. My only suggestion for next time: More chairs at the final performance and a "kids in front" policy so the siblings/friends can see! :)

The first performance I sat through I cried happy tears - so amazed and proud of my kids who were…read morenormally so shy and reserved, singing a solo into a microphone in front of a packed audience! The staff of Kidstock are incredible, and nurture the kids in such a way that they walk onto that stage full of confidence. My kids look forward to summer camp with Kidstock each year and one of my children found her inner actor through the program and attends year round. I'm so grateful to the program for helping my children feel passionate about the arts!