Playgrounds & Parks

Richmond Playground

💰Budget Friendly🧒Best for Toddlers🎒School-Age Favorite
Inner Richmond
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About This Spot

Freshly renovated in 2024 as part of Let's Play SF! — sand-floor playground with a climbable bear sculpture, tennis courts, basketball, pickleball, and a large sport court. The rec center has after-school programs and classes. Picnic area for birthday parties. One of the Richmond's best all-around family parks, now with modern play equipment and accessibility upgrades.

What to Expect

💝Free Entry
🌳Outdoor Area
🧒Toddler Safe

Parent Tips

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The bear sculpture is the main attraction — kids climb all over it. Sand floor means bring extra socks. Tennis and pickleball courts are first-come, first-served. The rec center has bathrooms and runs after-school programs (register through SF Rec & Park). Picnic tables make it easy for birthday parties.

Local Insider Tips

Renovated in 2024 with new play equipment and accessibility upgrades
Signature climbable bear sculpture is the kids' favorite
Sand-floor playground — bring a change of socks
Tennis, basketball, and pickleball courts — first-come, first-served
Rec center has restrooms and runs youth programs
Picnic area perfect for birthday parties (no reservation needed)
After-school programs through SF Rec & Park — register early
Located on 18th Ave between Clement and California

Family Reviews

I

"The renovation was a game-changer. My kids love the bear sculpture and the new climbing equipment. We go almost every day after school now."

Inner Richmond parent

L

"Finally a park in the Richmond that feels modern. Pickleball courts are a bonus — my older kid plays while the little one does the playground."

Local parent

R

"We had my son's 5th birthday here and it was perfect. Picnic area, playground, basketball court — something for every kid at the party."

Richmond family