Nice playground for kids to run around at. The equipment pretty well taken care of. Parking ok you might have to walk two blocks

The West Sunset Playground is an awesome playground in the Outer Sunset. It is right near an elementary school & a middle school. There are cool big trees & lots of them. There are swings & slides. There are some cool climbing structures. It is right near the Ortega Branch Library. If you have kids bring them here as they would have lots of fun here! read more

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Great playground for all ages. Lots of families come with their kids and there's something for a whole range of ages, from toddlers to pre-teens. There are also tennis courts for adults and older teens. Also, there's a concrete area to ride scooters. Much better than the playground closer to home! read more

#90/2016 There's so much to like about this playground: swings, Merry-go-round, intermediate/advanced climbing structures... ...Including old growth trees ideal for scrambling upward, let's kick it old skool! Sandy ground or rubberized mats cushion the surfaces so little ones stay safe. Convenient restrooms are located adjacent to the play area and there are plenty of shaded spots and sunny spaces. Kids can run around and tire themselves out while you watch from a bench under bower of branches. They have to get tired sometime. Don't they? read more

Dear Cody, You are starting to get heavy in my arms. With your head on my shoulders, I can feel your warm chubby cheeks on my neck, and the frequent drool on my shoulders. Holding you as if you are a koala bear is simply the best feeling. Yet, the beginning signs of strain on my biceps and back tell me that this won't go on forever. Soon you'll be too big for me to carry, and even sooner still, you won't want to be a Koala on Mommy and me anymore. We get a glimpse of this when we take our walks at West Sunset Playground. As soon as you hear the playground sounds -- a cacophony of balls bouncing on concrete, hurried footsteps of kids playing tag, and the accompanying shouts and laughter -- your eyes light up. You raise both your arms and extend your legs, an instinctive maneuver in trying to slide down from Mommy's hug, with full intent in joining the kids twice your size. Soon, we'd say, soon Cody, you'll get to play with the big kids. As much as I'll miss holding you in my arms, I do look forward to you growing big enough to play sports. The playground has everything. In the first divide, there are two basketball hoops, modern backboard and always with fresh netting (thanks to the nice folks from maintenance). Next to them are two tennis courts frequently occupied older gentlemen in a savvy game of doubles. The adjacent divide holds a full baseball field, equipped with a nice diamond and accompanying batting cages. Finally, the last divide is a field of grass large enough for a full size soccer pitch. Whereas most playgrounds opt for the low maintenance astro turf, West Sunset Playground affords its visitors the feeling of slicing up dirt and grass during a game of soccer. To the West, the pitch overlooks a sloping Pacific Ocean. Blazing orange under the setting sun, with the lavender skies just above. This pitch may be one of the hidden gems in our neighborhood. Which sport do you think you would like to play? There's a book called '10,000 hours' or something, proposing that one can become a master of anything if one devotes 10,000 hours of practice in that one task. It's not difficult to imagine the next crop of world-class professionals taking this route to perfect their craft. A teen in a basketball court putting up a hundred shots a day, focusing on letting the ball rotate out from the fingertips in a follow-through. Another may be slinging pitches towards home plate. Using camera equipment to capture arm slots and release points, he hopes to achieve the optimal spin rate to raise velocity. And one may be on the corner of the pitch by herself, counting up to the hundreds as she controls the soccer ball in an intense bout of keepie-uppies, determined to master her skills to the point where to an oncoming ball, her feet are indistinguishable from the feathery touch of a velvet cushion. Cody, take some advice from your old man. Devotion at that level are to be admired. But you'll only be a kid once, and it's so important to just have fun. And that may mean doing cross-overs at the top of the key, pretending to be Allen Iverson facing off against an imaginary Jordan. Or experience the thrill of swinging at an underhand toss and hearing the rewarding clink as you throw away the bat and circle the bases in a make-belief Giants World Series. And maybe you are standing in that beautiful pitch, with a taste of morning dew in the air, and you run up to kick the ball at an angle and watch it curve and bend into an empty goal. There is a lot of fun in learning something entirely new. The excitement of experiencing the little intricacies of each sport, each game, is something that I have enjoyed throughout my life. Does it make it less likely to master a sport? Certainly. But I'll go watch all of your little league games and be proud of you anyways, even if you aren't a teenage phenom, even if you are just a kid having fun. You'll be my very own Mak of All Trades -- a Master of Fun. I imagine in a few years, we'll leave West Sunset Playground together, after your games. Mommy and I holding your duffle, while you run and jump and ask us the "did you see me do that!?". And a few years after that, you may walk up for a hug, before asking if you can go with your pals to ice cream before running off with a quick wave. Then some more years after that, I'll be panting and sweating after a game of HORSE, and you'll drive us back home to a Christmas dinner where you'll tell us all about your first semester in college. But for now, and for as long as you let us, Mommy and I would like to hold you in our arms as we walk past Ortega Library and towards home. Sure, there is an amount there is an amount of discomfort from the stress on our biceps, and we are certain to be sore all the way home. Even so, you are our koala bear right now, and that's worth having our biceps aching, all the time. I bet we will miss it when the soreness is gone. Love always, Daddy read more

Large neighborhood park with play structures for kids or tennis court, basketball court, soccer fields for kids/adults! Right between 2 schools. lots of children here. Wonderful for a walk during the sunset. Can bring a picnic and sit at the tables too! read more

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Been here for many years and its been a fun place to as a kid. The recent changes makes me want to be a kid again. Alas, I'll leave that for my kids to enjoy. Great area. read more

I really like this place for my son. it's a good escape for him to use the facilities and it's safe versus some places

I grew up in this playground back in the 80s, back when there was sand and 3 sets of swings. Those were the days! My Aunt Maria would bring me here with my younger brother. The slides were my favorite! I'd ignore the "merry-go-round" because I'd be busy after taking some spins! The wooden and metallic structures were common back then. So many memories! This place literally "used to be my playground." Nowadays, the playground has bouncy floors and the sand is history! This was remodeled back in the summer of 2011. *NOTHING BETTER THAN HAVING A SIDE OF THE BASKETBALL COURT ALL TO MYSELF. read more

We visit this playground several times a week; 1 hour of play and then 20 min at the library normally. I'm sure its a main reason why my boys LOVE books and reading. We used to go to story time however it does get crowded so getting there early for a spot is key. The best time for children would be during school hours on weekdays or weekends. On weekends its a little more crowded though with toddlers but its okay to park in the middle school parking lot (however there are other activities as asian dancing and martial arts groups in the courtyard therefore the lower lot is usually full). During weekdays there are afterschool programs for the middle school kids that do hangout on the playground. Overall they are aware of little kids being there but you need to be ready to call them out. There is no sandbox which is nice to keep your kids clean and not deal with that. We got to the beach for sand play anyhow so we don't miss it. I do find the playground is more sheltered than the street however unless its an extremely windy day, wind is not a deterrent for us; we live in SF so they need to get that tough skin for the wind sometime. Lastly, if you are the type of parent that lets their kid jump in puddles this is a nice playground for that. Usually empty on rainy days like most playgrounds however not a lot of dirt so there are nice spots in the courtyard for puddles that aren't huge but big enough for them to run through. read more

Pros: Tons of space, spongy ground, climbing spider web, new equipment nearby soccer and baseball fields, casual vibe. Bathrooms on site and new library nearby. Cons: Zero shade, and it can get windy. read more

FROM: GO CITY KIDS http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=659 The bi-level playground is next to the Ortega Branch Library and two schools. It sees lots of action but that has more to do with location than any special amenities. The playground equipment is aging, but benches and gracious old trees make it a nice place to gather. A concrete court makes it suitable for scootering and rollerblading. Just behind it are some big playing fields - a softball diamond, two baseball diamonds, and a large soccer field. The Club House is across from the Library. Visit the West Sunset Rec Connect website for a complete schedule of classes. HOW TO GET HERE: Close to Saint Ignatius High School. Cross street is 39th and Pacheco. Muni 29, 48, 71. Upcoming Events: Yoga and Stories Ongoing Each Sat Yoga for Kids Ongoing Each Sat MY REVIEW: Back in my high school years when I went to Saint Ignatius College Preparatory their loomed behind the school buildings this enormous recreational park. It's really sub-divided into 4 areas but there are often a lot of kids and parents around. I sometimes used to play basketball here and it would've been nice if there were more courts but unfortunately there's only one area for that. I also liked playing here in the late afternoons on the weekends when it was quiet and the sun was about to set. After all it's near the ocean so you're in a cool area. If you don't drive it's really accessible through MUNI. This park really does serve the Outer Sunset neighborhood. read more

They have 3 natural grass baseball fields along with 2 tennis courts and 1 basketball court. The play structures are kinda old and need to be replaced soon. Since this place is right next a middle school, this place is often crowded so good luck finding an empty court. Id prob go here more for the use of the field than the courts since those are usually free. Go to south or Lowell to play tennis or basketball. read more

This place is flooded with toddlers and middle-schoolers because AP is right there, and it is... a Playground after all. =P Being the big kid I am, my friend and I spontaneously decided to come here for a little bball after the beach before the sun set. -Plenty of parking -good for all ages -variety of play structures: swings, rope course thing, slides -2 full-sized tennis courts and bball courts -baseball field right next to the courts After hours, the majority of tiny kids vanish, leaving the big kids behind. Had a good time at your standard full court outdoor bball, but unfortunately there aren't any lights so you have to leave when it gets dark. read more

West Sunset Playground - Gorgeous sunset in the sunset while you workout. Who needs a stinkin' gym ?! =P - Playgrounds Near Me - San Francisco, California

Spent most of my young adult here. Playing in the swings to basketball to baseball. This place has seen major changes for the good in the last couple years. Before even being a man, I would not want to use their public restroom, image what the women's might look like. read more

Nice clean park with lots of fun... Worth spending the day at read more

West Sunset Playground - Playgrounds Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love the renovated West Sunset Playground! Did a great job making it look so much nicer. Saw them working on this forever and finally finished. It will become our favorite hang out spot close to home read more

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A nice facility! We play tennis or basketball on the weekend. Usually hit up the library too. Always fun. I think there are lights on at night but I haven't been. Go check it out but don't overstay if there are people waiting! Except for the nice guy who teaches tennis. He's cool. read more

The face-lift on my old stomping grounds gets an A+ Weekday early afternoons: a few young toddlers & moms/nannies running about...nice and calm. This park is literally surrounded by schools (high school, middle school, & elementary school...and I think even a daycare?), so once the school bell rings, this quiet playground turns into a bustling outdoor "childcare". In addition, the park & rec and new Ortega Library make this location a perfect family hub in the Outer Sunset. Large Grass baseball/soccer fields (*currently upper field is off limits to take care of the field) 2 tennis courts 1 tennis practice wall 1 volleyball court (no net) 1 full court basketball New play structures/areas Parking: Small parking lot along Ortega, but prob reserved for the middle school during the day, but open to the public at other times. Free street parking is available in the neighborhood. It's also nice that Polly Anne's & Eggettes is just 1-2 blocks away, too. :) read more

Just reopened. Newest playground in the City - Incredible, three play areas for all ages of kids, 2 tennis courts, basketball, rec center, baseball and soccer fields. It partnered with a new library and includes a garden and open space for tai chi. This is a perfect example of what happens when neighborhood families get together to make a positive change for their children. read more

Nice for smaller kids, especially 2 year olds. Baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts are right behind the playground, if you're older. The library next door is small but cute too read more

This is one of the best playgrounds in the city. Yes it's in the fog zone and if that is a problem for you then stay at home with your kids. For my family it's perfect. You are close to the beach which means you get that ocean air smell. The playground is appropriate for infants to teens and on any given day you will see that crowd. My boys love making new friends here and always find someone to play with. Yes there are older kids but if you have young ones they can steer clear by staying on the other side of the playground. It's a busy playground and that is what I like about it. read more

This playground isnt really meant for kids older then 5 years old, one side is for babies and the other side is for older then 6, i have a 5 year old... He had fun but i just noticed how the place was and not really exciting.. Plus kids from the school like to hangout over there and also like to play and not like the kids play around. read more

This is my favorite park in the sunset. There is a ton of parking. When they renovated the baseball parks, they now have batting cages which is really nice for everybody. The parks are really big and fun. There is a climbing area for kids which I think is fun. There are also like 6 soccer fields which are turf. This park also has tennis courts plus a basketball court. This is so much better than South Sunset. read more

It's probably not fair to give this playground two stars, but I'm not sure what to rate it. It's not easy to find out which playgrounds are closed for renovation and which aren't -- the San Francisco Park & Rec website has not been updated for a while and it's not easy to get phone calls returned when you call them. According to the last update on the website, the renovation of this area was supposed to have been completed last month, but when I visited with my daughter this afternoon, it was still a busy job site with bulldozers and lots of hard hats and churned up dirt. Nowhere to play yet. I hope it earns five stars when it re-opens; I will review it again then. read more

This park was just re-built and it is beautiful. The play structures are large and can accommodate many children. There is a separate area for smaller children, and a courtyard with trees and seating. I was excited to visit this playground with my older son (8) and toddler. While approaching, I noticed how crowded this playground is. We were in the area for younger children - which was flooded with middle school students - and my youngest son (age 2) was knocked down by two teenagers. Within the next 5 minutes, a little boy was knocked off some bouncey seats by another teenager who jumped onto it without paying attention. I went to talk to a young man who was in the Park and Rec building. He informed me that these are all students from the middle school, and then tried to tell me the best times of day to bring my toddler to a playground. Seriously? There were middle school students on ALL of the baby swings. If you visit this playground, be mindful of what you may be walking in to, and also pay attention to when school lets out. read more

We were headed to the Koret playground, but were reminded that hardly strictly bluegrass was going on...so we were going to to to inner sunset playground, no luck on reasonably near parking so we quickly changed course and found ourselves here. What a gem of a place. What a blessing to go for the first time today. There was a cultural event on going so that brought a lot of people and small children to the playground. My son loves all the action and had a great time on the big kid stuff as well as the age appropriate little guy stuff. The playground is well done. Plenty of room between pieces of equipment, that terrific spongy tumble proof turf, and enough overall equipment to keep a lot of kids engaged at the same time without overwhelming one apparatus. I can definitely see us climb back again. We lucked out on the weather today thus is probably normally a jacket on park being Oceanside of the city...put today was amazing in shorts and shortsleeves. read more

Not my favorite playground by any means. Looks like there is a lot of cool stuff going on, and the gym looked amazing if you were a big kid playing basketball...which my 1 yr old daughter really wanted to do. As far as the playground goes it was pretty limited for my daughter, and very small. I can't imagine what it's like in the afternoon or on a weekend. read more

West sunset playground has a variety of climbing structures in an enclosed area. The children can move freely about and parents have options for stroller parking and seating. Tennis and basketball courts included and a grass outfield to throw or kick a ball around. Great neighborhood park! read more