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Slides, swings, and fresh air
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The oldest public playground in the US, recently renovated with a massive climbing structure, slides for all ages, and a beautiful carousel nearby. Located in Golden Gate Park with easy access to the California Academy of Sciences and de Young Museum.
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A fantastic playground at the south end of Dolores Park with separate structures for toddlers and older kids. Great views of downtown and easy access to Mission District restaurants and ice cream shops.
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A Presidio playground with a large play structure, swings, a wide grass field, and shade from eucalyptus trees.
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A few useful options across the city, with the practical details that make it easier to decide what works for your family today.
Golden Gate Park
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The oldest public playground in the US, recently renovated with a massive climbing structure, slides for all ages, and a beautiful carousel nearby. Located in Golden Gate Park with easy access to the California Academy of Sciences and de Young Museum.
Mission
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A fantastic playground at the south end of Dolores Park with separate structures for toddlers and older kids. Great views of downtown and easy access to Mission District restaurants and ice cream shops.
Presidio
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A Presidio playground with a large play structure, swings, a wide grass field, and shade from eucalyptus trees.
North Beach
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A recently renovated playground in North Beach with modern equipment, a turf field, and stunning views of Coit Tower. Popular with local families and close to great Italian restaurants.
SOMA
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A downtown oasis with a fantastic children's garden, ice skating rink, carousel, and bowling. The playground area has a slides built into the hillside and a sand play area that kids love.
Richmond
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A lakeside Richmond District park with a walking route, picnic areas, an accessible restroom, and a sand-floor playground with slides, swings, and a climbing structure.
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