The good- there's a lot to play with here. The playground offers a lot of great variety for all ages. There's a baseball field and a seesaw, slide, etc. Plus, the parking is convenient and I never had an issue with finding a spot. The bad- The rubber turf is falling apart. There are so many holes that my toddler keeps tripping and falling on them! I can't tell if other kids are just ripping them up because the holes are larger than the size of my hand or because they keep falling into them too. This is a big safety issue and one of the main reasons why we don't come here as often anymore. Another unfortunate thing that happened was we witnessed a fight here (amongst adults) once on the field and it was weird. They were also bbqing and brought their own grill. Not sure if that's even a thing you could do here but yeah...definitely felt uncomfortable! read more

Solid neighborhood playground. It's enclosed but big enough for big kids playing tag, near Stern Grove eucalyptus trees and also near a clean bathroom with running water and flush toilets. We stayed here for over an hour with 6 tween boys, no complaints. There was plenty of opportunity to run, jump, climb, swing, slide and teeter. read more

As a dog owns, I would like to see the drive up visiting dogwalkers PickUp their dogs poop. We don't want our kids to step on the crap, or have our dogs get parasites and other disease. What is WRONG with the people who DRIVE to this great spot, then are too lazy to leave it the way they found it? Apparently, people are not grown-up enough to practice good citizenship in this park. Maybe it's time to take their picture , along with the car they came in, and make them famous. read more

So, who decided to change all the parks so they're sand and splinter-free?! Well, whoever it was, thank you a million! I can't remember how many splinters I got as a kid, or how much sand used to follow me home, but happy to report not a single splinter and sand sitch with my kiddos! *knocks on...plastic* Here you'll find pirate ships, swings, and slides that make you go super fast. Don't wear leggings- you will fly off! This park is super cute, spacious, and best of all... clean!I love that they have accessible ramps onto the play structures and there's more than enough space to play with others from a safe distance. This park is located in a residential area, but also offers a pretty good size parking lot. There's 4 seater benches and table sets, and lots of green grass for a picnic. read more

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Come here to workout because my gym is closed due to Covid-19. The park is beautiful compared to the parks in my neighborhood which is the Portola in the Excelsior. Or some would say the hood. Now on to the bad, the parents who bring their kids here will always stare at you like you will kidnap their kid. Even though I am just exercising you can just feel someone glaring at you constantly. Like yo can stop looking at me? Seriously not a good feeling. What if I show you my bachelors degree or the 2016 Lexus parked right there, will you still judge me? Nah? Ok. Like no one is gonna kidnapp your cute ass kids bro. This is the Sunset, people would rather home invade. Honestly I should stare at you, you might shoot the park up if I let my eyes off you. Sunset should be proud of their beautiful scenery but what I have learned is that at least in the hood the people wont judge you so harshly. I can see why people would come here to drink and leave a mess, judge those empty White Claws and Bud lights then. The demographic here is simply too judgmental. Nice park by the way. read more

I came here for a friend's son's birthday party last week. The party actually started at 10am, but I didn't arrive on Saturday, July 28th until about 11:45am. They had a space right by the playground, so perfect for a bunch of little kids. They could play while the adults kept an eye on them. They were about to do the pinata when I got here, so the playground came in handy. I think they hung the pinata off of where the swings were? Or maybe it was just a monkey bar? Either way, it worked out really well. I don't know if they brought tables or if the park had them, but there was space for the cake and all the food and beverages. Nice park for a kid party. Though being in Parkside, it was freezing that day, so dress accordingly. Lots of wind. There is a parking lot by the playground, so it was pretty easy to find parking. Both of my friends got spots even though we arrived almost 2 hours late. Convenient park if you live in the Avenues. read more

What a great way to spend a Sunday!!! Came here today with my Church to have a fun day in the park and it was a success! There were clear blue skies and a soft breeze. Perfect for an enjoyable day. The field was ready for an awesome game of kickball while the nets were set for some volleyball. Did I mention that everyone brought the FOOD to set the mood. Can't have church in the park with the FOOD. Started out with some worship and then a brief word on LOVE. The word was brought and then we broke for food and games. So much FOOD. Just check out the pictures below. Let me just go through some of the food that I indulged in. I had a burger, barbecue chicken, hotdog, salad, fruit, spaghetti, noodles, barbecue pork, coke, macaroni salad, and ice cream. Of course I did not have all of them together but it was just the meal I needed on a day like this. GREAT!!!! I took my seat on the grass field and ate while basking in the glory of the sun. AHHHHHH! I could not have asked for a better day. Everyone seemed to really enjoy this location as opposed to our location last year. There was a lot more space and more room for games. The volleyball game was pretty good. Not as intense as last year but still a good time. The kickball game got a little out of hand. Not sure of the rules for today's game but it would appear as though the ruled have changed since I last played. The diamond was the perfect size for the number of people playing. There were a couple of hard dives but no major injuries. All the adults had a good time. The kids played with the parachute and had tennis balls bouncing of the top. They seemed to have a lot of fun with that. This was then followed by a three legged race that wound up being an upset!!! Everyone else for the most part took time to socialize and fellowship. I had been by this park enough times to know that the basketball park was cool but I had not ventured to the rest of the area. It was just a great experience to come here today with my church family and have fun in the PARK. Good times. #capturedmemoriesinthepark read more

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There are 4 tennis courts. All of them are reservable online. The condition of the courts are not that good though. The hard ground has some cracks. There is some sand in Court 3, which could be a little bit slippery. read more

Parkside is one of many great, safe, and friendly parks in the Sunset District. You'll find young children frolicking in the grassy straights, proud dog owners, and a variety of Sunset-onians. Typically on my way to and from El Burrito Express, which is right up the street, I enjoy the various sporting events that this park embraces: -A neat playground for the kiddo's (gets 'em off those damn texting machines) -A nice baseball field -Some tennis courts. -Basketball Courts -Park and recreational area -Adult softball leagues as well as CYO sports. Let me tell you I've had some epic sporting duels on these tennis courts. Gets a bit crowded and it has been awhile since the courts have been updated, but a fun park none the less teaming with community life! read more

Parkside Square - great for tennis - Playgrounds Near Me - San Francisco, California

Let's see, so in terms of first reviews for Parkside-area parks, it's Parkside locals 0, guy from Miraloma Park 3. Not that I'm keeping score. Anyway, Parkside Square is an idyllic little city park, identical in size to McCoppin Square but much prettier, partly because it is in a more residential neighborhood and partly because it backs onto Pine Lake Park. There's the usual combo of baseball-diamond-cum-dog-walking-field, tennis courts, and a BIG playground. Plus they did a great job with the trees here; stately monterey pine, cypress, and eucalyptus line the edges of the park. If you have a dog, a kid, or a love of parks, and live anywhere near here, it's definitely worth checking out. Especially as you can combine a visit here with a trek through Stern Grove & Pine Lake Park. read more

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Oh. My. Goodness. Ascending upon this epic playground from the depths of a dark Stern Grove while tripping balls with some buddies is a serious candidate for one of the most joyous moments of my life. THERE IS A PIRATE SHIP and some new-fangled version of the classic metal dome that everyone used to somehow get concussions from, only this one is rubberized (less injuries hooray) with HAMMOCKS and some crazy-ass vortex tube down the middle. I'm sure it's just as much fun for the kiddies...but after hours, the big kids can take over. read more

Nice park, lousy atmosphere. I've played tennis in some pretty shady places, including straight up ghettos. I've NEVER run into a more hostile "locals only" vibe than at these courts. My team had a city permit to play here at a specific date and time. Parks & Rec specifically put up a sign saying we would be there. The regulars not only ignored the signs, they tore them down. We wound up needing TO CALL THE COPS to be left in peace. If you're stuck playing an event here because other facilities are booked, make SURE you've got your paperwork in order and the police on your cellphone's speed dial. read more

What a great playground for my 13 month old. It has been challenging finding a playground that isn't too advanced for him and has enough space. This play are is so spacious he was able to practice his walking without getting run over by other children and the two big play structures were easy for him to walk onto. He had a blast and so did I! read more

For a game of softball, the field at Parkside Square is without equal in SF. The setting at 28th & Vicente is idyllic. There's a car park with several spaces or just pull over along the 3rd base line on Vicente where you are just steps away from home plate. There's no chain link fence to obstruct the gorgeous view of towering cypress and eucalpytus trees that line the outfield. The wooden backstop and grass infield seem like they've hosted ballplayers since the turn of the century (not this one, the century before). For softball or little league, Parkside is my number one venue choice. Next time I go I'll get there well before the designated time and just drink it all in again. read more

This park is awesome and another stand-by when I worked in the city. Great climbing for older kids and nice cushy ground for little ones to crawl, walk or fall onto. It's a huge playground and my kids usually were at a loss as to what to do first...usually the chair swings if they're open. Can be chilly but we do live here in SF where there's fog and stuff--bring a fleece. read more

-4 tennis courts, which is more than most parks so less of wait for your turn. When your tennis ball goes over the fence, it's such a hassle to get back especially if you're in the back court. -Basketball court, double rimmed hoop. -Baseball field, I see many people playing all the time. There must be some sort of a league. -Playground, I've seen kids celebrate their birthdays here. Lots to do, just bring your own equipment & prepare to wait your turn. read more

Wen't here yesterday with my daughter. The place is a good size, but needs a little updating. Underneath one of the slides was a huge hole that someone/something dug out of the tar mats. Also, it looked like the trash cans needed to be emptied. The structures looked okay...better for kids older than 2. There were a lot of summer camp children there so getting on a swing was kinda hard. Other than that its not bad. read more

Parkside Square - Playgrounds Near Me - San Francisco, California

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the first ADA compliant playground in SF. very popular with the K-4th grade crowd. too bad my kids are too old for playground now. but there are 4 tennis courts, a basketball court and a baseball field here too. adjacent to Sigmund Stern grove and Pine Lake Park. another SF hidden treasure. read more

I didn't know this place had a name. All I can say is, there's always people playing on the one basketball court. The baseball field is always being used. -3 stars But the 4 tennis courts always have a spot open! Woot! +1 star Tai Chi in the morning for the fogies! +1 star Litter from crazy drinking parties on friday and saturday nights -1 star read more

Great park for big and small kids. Next to a huge field. They have a huge climbing structure for wanna-be Spider-Mans, swings, slides, see saw. Small sand play area. read more

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I really like this playground because while there's plenty to do, there are lots of opportunities for kids to use their imagination. There's always parking nearby. It's right on the edge of Stern Grove (not in Stern Grove). read more

I really like this park. It is very clean, tons of parking and is always full of kids. My daughter is in a specialized walker and there is plenty of space for her to practice strolling along. There are also ramps for my little one to get up to the top of the play structures and is wide enough to fit her walker and another kid to slide by. There are also a lot of friendly parents here and very curious kids :). read more

Great place for a weekend afternoon. B-ball court, 4 tennis courts, baseball field and small children's playground. Next to Stern Grove, its close by to Taraval and easy to park here. Nice grassy field to run around on and the courts were re-paved not long ago. read more

Great park for kids of all ages. They have the squishy ground covering and parking is easy. There are nice tennis courts on the far end also but they are usually pretty crowded, especially when they tai chi crowd is there. read more

I remember when this park sucked. Now it has a great playground for kids of all ages especially the sand area pirate ship that is more for the younger kids. Mommy and baby swings, tire swing, baby swings, regular swings... I mean there re many parks that have that many swing choices. Love the dome shaped climb on thing as well as the foamy ground that spans throughout the childrens area. The field could use a little work, but its big enough for soccer and baseball games to play at the same time. The courts can get a little messy with the pine needles but for the most part its alright. I usually have to make my nephew my excuse for playing here, but seriously this park is bad a**. read more

I like this park. Nice, cushioned ground for accident-prone kids like mine....love that! Enclosed playground area adds a sense of security (false sense..but, I'm cool with that). Tennis courts are nice. And there is a walking trail around it all if mommy is trying to get her groove back. It's all good! read more

i live almost around the corner from here and it's a great park to bring my little 2 year old boy. except for the big web dome thing that older kids can climb, it's perfect for toddlers with plenty of green grass to have picnic on and run around in. read more