Review #1,200. Great playground. On a typical weekend, you will find birthday parities for the kids, soccer being played on the field, and sometimes dog meets. There's also the Rossi Pool nearby which offers indoor swimming. Awesome neighborhood place and nicely maintained. Located on Arguello and Anza. read more

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We were in the neighborhood and needed to kill some time and decided to bring the kiddos to Rossi Playground. The amenities here are a bit dated but there was still a good variety of equipment to entertain the kids. I also liked that they have single-seater benches located all around the perimeter, making it easy for the parents to sit down and watch their kids from a close distance. Public bathrooms are located across the street and are relatively clean. read more

Great central location, beautiful new pool, expansive field. I wish there was an indoor Recreation Center at this location (like Glen park rec or Richmond rec which are both too far away for pre-teens and teens who live in the neighborhood to walk) as there aren't any community centered facilities nearby. Also only 1 outdoor basketball court and hoops are often occupied. read more

What do you do when you're waiting for the highway robbers at San Francisco Toyota to charge you too much to install a device on the bottom of your car to prevent thieves from stealing your catalytic converter for the third time during COVID? If you're me in June 2020, you walk to Rossi Playground, lie down in the grass, use your hoodie as a pillow, call your mom, and use your mask as a muffler because the wind is blowing so hard that she can't hear you. Rossi Playground is officially Angelo J. Rossi Playground, but it's more than a playground. It's a park. A really-for-reals-this-time park with a large grass field with nice sloping edges, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, a pool (in the process of being remodeled), a playground, and even an annex across Edward Street called the Edward Street Annex. I didn't spend as much time lying here as I thought I would, because the highway robbers finished sooner than they thought they would, but I did read two-and-a-half magazine articles, try to avoid petting a dog that I really wanted to pet but that I was afraid of petting because of COVID unsureness, and plan a very nice weekend that ended up coming true even though the pessimist in me knew it wouldn't so he didn't get his hopes up. Since that fateful June day, I've returned twice: once with a Love N Haight (RIP but please come back ASAP) sandwich in hand, the other time for a socially distanced walk around the edges and then sit-down on that nice slope. That second time, the blankets we brought were large enough to make it comfortable and comfortable, physically and psychologically. My favorite thing about Rossi Playground lately is that it reminds me of dear Lori and dear Willard. Lori for obvious reasons but Willard because Willard North transforms itself into Edward Street, and if you've been paying attention, my intrepid Yelp readers, you'll remember that Edward Street borders Rossi Playground. So I was lying in the grass next to the street that is the street in disguise that reminds me often of a brave Black woman who broke all kinds of barriers in the 1960s in New York and probably eventually in San Francisco as well, that kind, hardworking, happy soul who told Pam A. and me (and other gathered temporary coworkers) her story even though we had known her for quite some time and she had never said a word about it because she isn't vainglorious or self-promoting, and I didn't even know it! Willard North also reminds me of that random, kind of fizzly Matt Gonzalez fundraiser party I attended with my brother and his partner in 2003, but I really do believe that apartment was on Parsons Street, not Willard North, even though I'm not sure but I really am. And Parsons Street is cool too, but not as cool as Willard North or Arguello Boulevard. Rossi Playground is excellent. I love it. Fun fact: It's impossible to drive your car all the way around the park without also driving around some houses; the eastern side of the southern edge of the park borders houses but no street, which means that some people are able to open their windows and drop rotten tomatoes directly from their buildings into the park. read more

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As a child, I loathed this place. It was at the root of some of my worst childhood fears, drowning and getting chlorine in my eyes. This playground houses one of only a few indoor public swimming pools (North Beach comes to mind)), There are two softball diamonds (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bZHwgANNhdZtVS4CfaM4Dw?select=G7iFphTS54gsJxvpggfwTA), two tennis courts, an outdoor basketball court (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bZHwgANNhdZtVS4CfaM4Dw?select=m83su8XkesV3CCPuiwTLcg), and a small children's playground area. Used by neighborhood children, this park hasn't changed much since the late 1960's. With the new Koret facility on the USF campus, it seems to be a bit outdated now. My favorite memories of coming here are: 1. Coming here as a family to splash water. Boy, I miss those days of being with my siblings, parents, and uncles. 2. Going to John's Pizzeria afterwards, my first introduction to pizza and pasta. 3. Playing in our first season of competitive softball and being trounced 22-3 by the Diamond Dragons. 4. Playing a number of Nikkei Softball League games and watching competitive playoff and championship games here. 5. During one of these games, a softball struck the passenger side window on my 300E, jamming it shut (damn you, J. Summitt)! Though I didn't live in the neighborhood, this park seemed like home to me. It's nice to see that it's still being used for playtime by families and children alike. Wish I had more time to enjoy it. read more

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Rossi Annex is listed as a "dog park", "off leash location", however that is simply not true. The park, and the main park across the street, are ON Leash locations, with the reminder that the baseball fields at the Main Rossi Park are "DOG FREE" areas, IE DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED, ON OR OFF LEASH. Otherwise great place for kids, team sports, or to just kick back and relax. Feel like swimming? The pool has just been completely remodeled. read more

what a great park! and kinda hidden away. On the map it looked small but there was plenty of room for everything going on on a Saturday morning. I would drive across town to play tennis here if the sun is out. Also conveniently close to Bevmo on Geary so you can stock up on booze before or after your park excursion =-P read more

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Rossi Playground is a great place to take kids. It's a clean play area that has a big space for plenty of kids to run around. The whole playground is gated so you don't have to worry about the kiddies running off. The playground looks pretty new and up to date, which I like. Love the rubbery floors - less bumps and bruises. I used to take my nephew here every MWF, after dropping off my boyfriend at USF (which is right around the corner). My nephew loves it here!! Finding parking here has been no trouble for me, which is great. Downside - there's not much shade around so when it's a bright and sunny day...its HOT; protect your skin! read more

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Cute little park with slides, swings, zigzags, a tree to play hike and seek.. picnic tables.. restrooms and parking close by.. public transportation is two blocks away (38) read more

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I like to come here when the feeling of a bigger playground (with too many kids like Koret) is overwhelming. This is a great small playground, and not too overly crowded on Saturday afternoons. I love it that the whole play area is enclosed with gates. It's clean, the ground is soft, and has a tree with low branches where the kids can easily climb up on. Bathrooms are either in the Rossi pool building or across the street. Tip: make sure your kids go to the bathroom before coming here, and definitely bring your own wipes, hand sanitizer, etc. The bathrooms tend to come up short on toilet paper, seat covers, paper towels, etc. read more

Fun playground with a nice assortment of little and bigger kid playthings, and a tree that I'm convinced loves kids as much as they love it. The bathroom is across the street past the dog park fence. Street parking. read more

Great playground. Great location. It's the perfectt size where you don't have to do too much you can just let your kids run free. It's gated so that cant escape. I love that it has the rubber ground so that my son doesn't get hurt too bad when he falls. The best part is it's close to lots of good restaurants!! read more

Finally! A park with sports activists I can relate to! Came here yesterday to meet up with a friend and check out some soccer. Okay, who am I kidding, he said they would have booze, so that was enough to get me out of the house and out to the Inner Richmond. After parking, I headed up to the park and walked up to a lively group of people drinking beer and playing kickball. The keg was literally in the middle of the field and every player had a red cup in their hand. Awesome! I then found my soccer group and the smell of ribs they were grilling up. They, too, had a keg or two plus Lambrusco and other deelish offerings and this was the first time in a long time, I actually realized that I could be a sports fan. If this is part of the culture, what the hell have I been waiting for :) Apparently they meet up here often, so I think I will be investing in some shin guards or at least a bottle opener and joining the fun again soon! read more

I brought the kid to the playground recently and I must say, I was pretty impressed. I don't live extremely close to the park and all the parks near me are not as new as this one. There is plenty of room to run around. I like the fact that it's gated. There is even a chair swing so you can sit with a child on your lap. I haven't even seen that before. There were quite a few children here on a Monday afternoon and my friend said that day cares and nannies go here in big groups. There is still enough room for a party here. I've never experienced this before, but my friend and I started singing to our little girls because they were pretending on be on a school bus. Suddenly, some other random children flocked toward us and joined in. So I guess it's easy to form a mini play group and make friends here. read more

- - This review is for the tennis courts only... Bill showed up in my life about two weeks ago. I found out he played tennis about 1 week ago. I looked at his paunch and thought to myself "should I waste my time with this guy, when Sam.Andre, Tim, and Larry are all physical specimens that I can compete with and learn so much from?" A week after that, having decided to play with Bill, I am in Rossi park at 11:00, cursing the sun (the one that is in my freaking eyes!!!!), cursing god, and cursing myself for being so lame, so afraid to hit with gusto. What kind of an idiot plays tennis 4 hours a day, 5 times a week, with no obvious positive effects? Bill is on the other end of the court, sweat dripping from the brow of his cap. He prepares to serve and I prepare to lose. This guy is hungry to win and I am, at least for today, intimidated by that. My confidence is shot and I am no longer hitting the ball - I am pushing it. Everything but the love of the game is in my head. My racquet might as well be a 12" dildo, because I want to stick it where the sun don't shine - As Bill serves for the set (at 5-3)I try to gather myself but it is already too late - I have fallen pray to doubt and insecurity, a tennis players worst enemies. Still I make a few good shots and get to break point twice in the game...to no avail. It is over. I have lost to the better man and in doing so I have become a humbler, more grounded version of myself. God I love to lose, it keeps me in my place, and more importantly it helps me to not be afraid to lose. ABOUT THE COURTS : there are 3 courts here and one of them is fenced in, all by itself. This is a good place to play in the winter months, because the sun is not obstructed and the courts get pretty dry pretty early. It's not a perfect tennis environment as the courts don't feel enclosed and the surrounding park and streets are very noticeable. Still it's as good a place as any to get your sweat on...or get you're ass kicked (however you want to look at it). read more

So in my attempt to shrink my thighs and waist and not have to breathe too heavily while doing so, I have been playing tennis. I have yet to find a public tennis court with a hitting wall so I am enlisting my friends to play with me. 11 years of friendship allows me to use some 'Get Out of Bed Early' cards on them. So 10am on Saturday we met at Rossi Playground Tennis Courts. With a slight smell of chlorine from the pool just inside, the sight of men running around in shorts and soccer balls (HOT!) and the children far, far, far away in the playground, we got a game going. 3 hours later my whole body was tired and glistening from breaking a slight sweat while playing tennis. Cons: No lights. Slightly windy. Next to the street. Pros: Anchored nets. Even courts. Street parking. Anyone want to break a sweat with me? read more

Rossi affords me the luxury of being able to walk to a place where I can play with my dog (amongst other dog owners) in a safe, enclosed environment. I love it. I am a responsible owner who certainly picks up every smooshy drop of poo, because I wouldn't like to step in it, either. And I certainly don't want to be the Mom whose minivan has a funky smell, thankful to the bottom of her kid's shoe that has had the unfortunate mishap to step in it. When I was growing up, we'd have CYO softball games at Rossi, and I remember it fondly. The fact that it's multi-use with b-ball and tennis courts, 2 fields, a children's area, a pool, AND the "annex" makes it a great place with lots going on. read more

I am not a San Francisco native, I just commute in and out everyday so it is hard for me to see the hidden gems which makes this city feel like a hometown to the locals. This park is one of them. A friend of mine was having a potluck here and I couldn't believe how charming it was in the middle of all of the city's craziness. The play structures have been updated recently and everything is modern, safe and fun. All the children there seemed to be having a wonderful time. read more

Rossi playground has something for everyone. There's a big open grassy space for those who like to run around, play some pick up soccer, frisbee, or bocce ball on a Sunday afternoon (my personal favorite activity). This open space is surrounded by a well-maintained kids playground, tennis courts (that aren't super busy all the time), two baseball diamonds, and even a (slightly over-chlorinated) public pool. For us, it's bit closer walking distance and less overwhelming than GG park, especially during intense Sunday afternoon bocce tournament. A nice oasis to the urban scrawl and a true gem to the Inner Rich. Rossi park, this 300th review is for you.* *Please note that I will take away at least two stars if I ever get arrested drinking champagne while playing bocce ball on your turf. Cheers. read more

Yesterday I walked along Rossi Park. The sprinklers for the grass along the sidewalk were on again. It made muck-water trail into Anza St. At night, when all the noodle places on Geary St close, parallel streets like the Avenues, even Balboa St have that suburban feel. Fireflies stay with the dim streetlights. A weary dim light-- made the air look yellow, the concrete turn dark green. Whoever the grounds keeper is at Rossi, has let the grass overgrow. Wish dandelions all over-- I call them that. Then I ate a peach a student had left on my workdesk. I sat down. I put my back across the steely bleachers. The bench's dirty. I shivered. I looked across toward Stanyan St. I saw one house was lit, it stood out like a tower. Still hidden by a bunch of shrubs. Like a sunspot in clouds. I threw the peach pit over there. What's different about Rossi, and I can't quite describe: it's a hill. That's probably why I started talking about the lanes and and grass, mud. A very slight hill. I guess it's not a hill. It feels like a mound with all the right park-props: the green, the view, the open ground. Come here if you're a neighbor. read more

Rossi Playground is cool! - Tennis courts - I've played tennis here once before - public courts rock! - Open Space - walked past lots of men playing soccer today... :) - Baseball Diamond/Bleachers - Rossi Pool - yay! - Kid's Playground: I walked through the playground today on my way to Rossi Pool and was really impressed by their recently renovated playground. If I were a kid or had kids I would totally come here! Really cool modern/futuristic looking teeter-totter, swings, jungle gym, other things for which I don't know what their called... Maybe it's just been a long time since I was at a playground, but it was really cool! If you have kids, then you have to check this place out! read more

Bo don't know Rossi Playground. Wednesday night, every sport was being played. Bo Jackson would run amok here with all the sports going on in this place. Bad New Bears Baseball league. Kids vs Adults Basketball. Eurotrash Soccer. And my favorite old people tennis. All of the fields/courts were clean and maintained, and well, what more can you ask for? Well...Jessica Alba in short shorts would be nice. read more

Tennis court review only. Decent tennis courts and have been pretty easy to walk on after work (around 6pm). There are 3, but no lights. :( The court adjacent to the building is the best, as there is less wind. read more

Basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball net, field, and playground...this park has it all! There is even a pool, but it looks like it is closed for some reason (maybe repairs). I was jealous of the playground and wished that I was a kid again so I could play on it! For being in SF the parking wasn't too bad...I found parking quickly on the surrounding streets this past Saturday. This park is also close to tons of restaurants so you can have lunch after you play some sports. (Note: on a Saturday afternoon the fields were being used by youth soccer.) read more

This is a fantastic park that has 2 diamond fields and basketball courts as well as a few tennis courts. An extra gem that a lot of people may not know about is the indoor swimming pool! Yes, the Rossi Swimming pool. You can go to this link and look under "Rossi" to find out the pool schedule. http://www.sfgov.org/site/recpark_page.asp?id=1861 Its about $4 per use and I believe you can buy a bulk pack for a discounted rate. So, back to the playground...its a great park in the Inner Richmond area, not too far from Golden Gate park. I've seen people setup for Capture the Flag games and I host a few dodgeball games there too. Its very spacious, probably one of the biggest public parks I've seen in SF and boasts 2 diamond fields (as I mentioned) and yes, there is a play structure on the other side of the park near the entrance to the pool which looks cool for kids. All in all, a great public park! Plenty of parking along Anza or Arquello which makes it even better! I would give it 5 stars, but it doesn't really have bleachers where people can sit and watch games, etc so that's one downfall. Get your game on at Rossi Playground! read more

They seem to have fixed the pool door issue, we have not seen it propped open for a while now. There is a renovation campaign in the works, looking forward to the next phase. Hopefully the tennis courts will remain open during construction. read more

Oh my gosh, I didn't know that they have new play structures! I must go explore there soon. I loved the big ol' tree that was in the middle of the park. It was fun climbing the tree, but they cut most of it down. Such a great open space for sports. read more

very new and clean play structure for kids and a very large natural grass fields with 2 dirt baseball diamonds and enough room for a soccer field in between. They also have many tennis courts and a couple basketball courts of below average maintenance. Parking here really sucks but the playground is pretty new and I wouldnt mind taking kids/little cousins/nieces and nephews here. read more

I'm familiar with Rossi mostly from playing a season of WAKA kickball there. It's a large, spacious field with two baseball/softball diamonds. The fields can get a little slick after rain or fog, but are generally well maintained and don't suffer from the gopher holes you see in GG Park and the Panhandle. There's also a new children's playground on the southwestern corner. The big problem? NO BATHROOMS. Head down Arguello to Velo Rouge Cafe or head up to Geary. read more

Great place for an afternoon walk or a quick lunch in the park to soak up the sun!! Lots of green space and benches underneath flower trees.

This place is great! New playground area for kids! That means new swing sets and other fun rides! It also has a great indoor swimming pool that's open 7 days a week for you to practice your breast strokes, butterfly, and doggy paddle for a minimal fee of 4 bucks. There are also 2 baseball diamonds with additional fields for soccer and flag football games. Not only that there are 4 tennis courts and a basketball court with great action going on! I love living near this playground! read more

The playground is great. Big enough so the big kids aren't in the way of the littler kids and small enough that it isn't scary if your little one walks away a bit. It's clean and mostly protected from the afternoon winds. I also like the little grassy area within the playground area. Not as crazy as some of the other playgrounds I've been to in the City. read more

My snoopy dog loves Rossi Park so I do too! Lots of grassyfield to run around in (baseball/soccer field), 2 tennis courts and a full court bball court. read more

I come here for the tennis courts (there are three). The whole park is nice though, theres a large field for people and their dogs, baseball, picnic-ing, frisbee and any other sport. There is a nice sized playground for the kids on one end of the park and a community pool in the building next to it. I don't know the details of the flooring in the playground but it is fenced in for some assured safety Aside from the tennis courts there is also a basketball court and volleyball/badminton court. I'm not sure about bathrooms here, maybe some in the community building for no charge but I haven't ever checked. All in all this is a well rounded park. read more

Great San Francisco park. Was here for a kids get together. We used the baseball diamond and the playground. Very nice playground with trees in the enclosure. Note that Bathrooms are across the street. read more

It's a wonderful park in that neighborhood with many different facilities, playground, fields, tennis courts, swimming pool. I usually bring my children to the playground during weekend and they would meet friends and play together. There are structures for ages from toddlers to elementary school kids. Even though we go there a lot, the children still enjoy it. I like it to be fenced and people walking dogs should not enter. Sometimes, some old kids play rough and the parents do not bother to stop them, I would just pull my kids to another part to avoid being hurt. So far, it is a very nice playground. read more

A good, not great playground. My 2 year-old daughter got bored after about 20 minutes. For her age, it's a bit understandable since many of the unique play structures are for older kids (think ages 6-10). Some of the structures that she enjoyed were the slide, swings, and that weird chair-like spinner. I like how the playground is enclosed with a gate. There are individually sized wooden benches for parents to sit on and watch their children. A large field is nearby which was being used by a local middle school. The restrooms are available across the street adjacent to a small dog park. The neighborhood surrounding the park is residential, so finding parking within the vicinity can be a crap shoot. It was quite chilly there, even on a Summer afternoon, which is to be expected in the heart of San Francisco. So dress accordingly. read more

The children's playground is wonderful and the large open field is a great area to let the kids play ball, run around, etc. However, I can't give it 5 stars because of the three-family generations of rats that seem to come out around 5:00pm. *shudders* They are attracted, of course, by the trash cans which tend to have scraps and uneaten food dumped in them from birthday parties that have been held there. They climb in the garbage, scourge around, then jump out scaring the hell out of you (especially if you're unsuspecting). My son seemed to enjoy watching them all running in and out of the garbage can. But I, on the other hand, am the jump-up-on-the-table-and-pull-your-pantlegs-up-to-your-thighs-while-you-scream-bloody-murder type. So I don't go after 4:00pm, if I even go at all. Other than that, it's a great park! read more

My buddies and I meet at Rossi a lot of times on the weekends to play pickup soccer games. They don't have an actual soccer field drawn out or anything but they have more than enough room and nicely kept grass that makes for a great field. Baseball fields and a playground as well for all those who inquire. A great neighborhood and beautiful, peaceful and relaxing park. read more

Decent central SF location, and plenty of field space for pick-up soccer or football, or just chucking a lacrosse ball or frisbee around. There are two softball diamonds (both with bleachers), a few tennis courts and a basketball court behind a fenced-in region at the north end of the park. The place seems to be pretty well-kept (I've seen the grass get pretty thick between mowings), but beware of the occasional pile left behind because some irresponsible dog owner was too lazy to clean up after their dog(s). Parking and field space can sometimes be tough on weekends, with softball leagues and pick-up soccer games taking place. And it's in the Inner Richmond, so you'll get your share of overcast days with your sunny days. If the place were anywhere east of Van Ness (where it's almost always sunny), I'd have probably given it four stars. As of 3/22/07, they're doing a lot of construction on what appears to be a fully revamped playground along the west end of the park (along Arguello). Will likely be a big hit with families in the area when it's completed. 1/2/08 UPDATE: The playground is complete (many months ago, in fact) and it has really brought playgrounds into the 21st century! If I was still a kid, I would totally dig this place. It's consistently packed with happy children and their parents. read more