Playgrounds & Parks
Mountain Lake Park
🏆Staff Pick💰Budget Friendly🅿️Easy Parking
Richmond
About This Spot
A beautiful park in the Richmond District with a playground, lake with turtles and ducks, and a sand play area. Less crowded than Golden Gate Park playgrounds and great for nature-loving families.
What to Expect
🅿️Parking Available
🚼Stroller Friendly
💝Free Entry
🌳Outdoor Area
👶Baby Friendly
🧒Toddler Safe
Planning Notes
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Bring bread for the ducks (just kidding — bring peas, bread is bad for them). The playground was recently updated. Nice paved path around the lake for strollers.
More Planning Notes
•Bring peas or duck-friendly food (not bread) for feeding waterfowl
•Recently renovated playground equipment is modern and safe
•Paved path around lake is perfect for strollers, bikes, and little walkers
•Much less crowded than nearby Golden Gate Park playgrounds
•Free street parking usually available unlike busier parks
•Great bird watching opportunities with ducks, turtles, and occasional herons
Quick Info
Hours
Dawn to dusk daily
Neighborhood
Richmond
Category
Playgrounds & Parks
Phone
(415) 831-2700
WebsiteVisit website
Hours, prices, and access can change. Check the official website before you go.