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Bay Area Discovery Museum

557 McReynolds Rd
Sausalito, CA 94965

Gil S. writes: It's a little young for me.

We all have an inner child. But this is more your inner infant.

The building and exhibits weren't broken or dirty or anything, they just seemed a little shabby. Fish tanks were murky and the stuffed starfish was fraying…

Angel Island State Park

Angel Island State Park
San Francisco, CA 94920

euge l. writes: angel island, the kind of place the make you glad youre living in sf and not fresno

angel island is a short ferry ride from sf but feels like youre riding that fucking boat from mortal combat. you arrive in a different world, a different time.

the…

Walzwerk
Neighborhood: Mission

381 S Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94103

laura b. writes: vegetarian schnitzel, y'all.

sprechen zi fucking delicious?

Studio Grow

1235 10th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710

Geoff D. writes: 11/25/06 Update:

We finally visited Studio Grow ourselves yesterday and, as expected, I'm standing by my five star review. These guys are filling a significant niche in clean, indoor entertainment option for kids under five. They've taken many of…

Koret Children's Quarter

Golden Gate Park
320 Bowling Green Drive
San Francisco, CA 94199

Bucky K. writes: Any other day: "Adults may not enter the playground unless accompanied by a child." BOO HISSSSSSS. Seriously though, I get it. Pederasts have ruined all the fun for grown-ups with Peter Pan complexes.

But today... Today my friends, was no ordinary…

Shoreline Parks

1701 J Hart Clinton Dr
101 to 3rd St Exit, then East
San Mateo, CA 94497

m e l i s s a A. writes: Super Duper, GREAT, Awesome, *Fantasmic*... place for a run!!

Why? Because it's pretty freakin' FLAT!

Also, the trail goes pretty far! If you're up to it, you can probably run the entire Peninsula overlooking the Bay! Okay, don't trust me on that,…

Julius Kahn Playground
Neighborhood: Laurel Heights

West Pacific Avenue & Maple
San Francisco, CA 94118

kris l. writes: We call this the "fancy playground." It has fancier things than any playground I ever went to when I was little. My sister actually stumbled upon this playground when she worked at an after school program and thought our nephew would love it. She…

Yerba Buena Gardens Children's Playground
Neighborhood: SOMA

750 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94129

Drue C. writes: Nestled atop the Moscone center, outside of the Ice Rink, this is a cool outdoor playground for your kids, complete with that smooshy mat stuff so they don't get hurt when they fall.

Do not come here after midnight and attempt to re-live your youth…

Safari Run

341 N Amphlett Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94401

Elaine O. writes: We hosted our 4 yr old son's party here - the experience was so good that we ended up signing him up for 3 different weeks of summer camp! including a practical one that stressed etiquette.

Jody and Rob, the owners, are laid back yet professional and…

Parkside Square

26th Ave & Vicente St
San Francisco, CA 94116

Jennifer L. writes: This park is awesome and another stand-by when I worked in the city. Great climbing for older kids and nice cushy ground for little ones to crawl, walk or fall onto.
It's a huge playground and my kids usually were at a loss as to what to do…

Stulsaft Park

3700 Farm Hill Blvd.
Redwood City, CA 94061

Brad P. writes: Stulsaft Park (which my son inexplicably calls "Shark Park") is a super option for getting outdoors with your kids in all seasons.

In the summer when you're enjoying the searing sun (climate's best by government's test) the water features on the Farm…

Ohlone Park West

1701 Hearst Ave
Berkeley, CA 94701

Patrick M. writes: My messages on my voice mail at work and in my e-mail inbox at home share a recurring theme: People wondering where the f---k I am.

To the former: I'm not in my office because I'm gallivanting about with my summer day campers all around Berkeley and…

Rochambeau Playground
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

24th Avenue and Lake
San Francisco, CA 94121

Faithy L. writes: I might have been pretty good at bball when I was in 5th grade, but that's only because was a whopping 5' 4 3/4" in height (still am) back in '91. Since I now suck, Rochambeau's remote location makes it a safe haven for me to attempt to shoot some…

Frontierland Park

Parks, Beaches & Recreation
1810 Francisco Blvd
Pacifica, CA 94044

Geoff D. writes: Our group of 20 (mostly thirtysomethings with a bunch of young kids in tow) was looking to beat the Peninsula heat this weekend when a knowledgeable friend suggested Frontierland Park in Pacifica. It fit the bill perfectly.

The park is somewhat…

Christopher Playground

5290 Diamond Heights Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94131

anna c. writes: We discovered this place recently and it's become Sophie's favorite place! There are lots of friendly dogs, many little ones, for her to play with. There is plenty of space for her to run around. It is NOT an off leash area. However, many dogs do run…

San Pablo Park

2800 Park St
Berkeley, CA 94702

Kristy R. writes: Great tennis courts for a public park. It gets packed so come early!

Boothbay Park

Edgewater Boulevard at Boothbay Avenue
Foster City, CA 94404

Mike B. writes: Yes, a great park. However, there are a number of steps near the playscape that claim injury to children on a weekly basis. On the weekends there are many events with soccer teams (practice, games) as well as regular players of cricket on the large…

Andrew Spinas Park

2nd Ave. at Bay Road
Redwood City, CA 94061

Denisse A. writes: I remember when it used to have the big tire swing and the metal slide that burned in the summer time. It has completely changed from when I was a kid.
They moved the fire station on the corner which gave room for a small playing field and picnic…

Totland Playground
Neighborhood: North Berkeley

McGee Ave & Virginia St
Berkeley, CA 94703

Lisa T. writes: I dig Totland big-time but I have to dock it a star because some of those cast-off old toys are a freakin' death trap.

Cedar Rose Park

1300 Rose St
Berkeley, CA 94704

Jeremy D. writes: i love playing tennis. so my buddy who i go to college with has been after me to show him how good i am but I don't usually brave the bay bridge much on weekends & he is always ducking out of the city to hit bart.

anyway, this weekend he and his gf…

Play Cafe
Neighborhood: East Oakland

4400 Keller Ave
Oakland, CA 94605

Sara F. writes: Took little charge to Play Cafe today. It's kinda in the middle of nowhere but whatever. Got there around 11am and HOLY CRAP, all of Oakland's under six crowd must have been there!! I could barely move and neither could my charge! Madness.

As for the…

Pump It Up

1309 Elmer St
Belmont, CA 94002

Brad P. writes: This place quite literally is a Birthday Party Factory. Little known concept outside of those of us with young kiddos, and what a concept it is. You pay a couple hundred bucks and you get instant birthday party - just add water. No experience…

Rossi Playground
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

Arguello Blvd. at Anza St.
San Francisco, CA 94118

stephy s. writes: 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…

Joe Dimaggio Playground
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

651 Lombard St
San Francisco, CA 94129

Drue C. writes: Last night was a beautiful night. The type you don't typically see in San Francisco, where the weather hits just right and you could be wearing shorts and a tank top or jeans and a sweater and feel comfortable either way.

I know people are going to…

Silver Terrace Playground

End of Waterville off of Thorton
San Francisco, CA 94124

John B. writes: All right here's the deal. I haven't noticed if they have a sand pit, slides, swings... But I do know they have a sweet soccer field. Soft, plush artificial turf, large and small goals, hot sweaty dudes and dudettes kicking some size 5 balls…

Live Oak Park
Neighborhood: North Berkeley

1301 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94709

maiko h. writes: Live Oak Park is a pretty big (considering it's in a residential neighborhood) park, equipped with basketball, volley ball, and even tennis courts. It's only a few blocks from the Gourmet Ghetto--why eat your Cheese Board pizza on the median (which…

Precita Park
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights

348 Precita Ave
between Folsom & Alabama St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Mel P. writes: I miss the good old days when my classmates and I would go to the park during P.E class! Coach Daryl would take us there for fun and we'd have fun on the not-so-safe structure of a park! We'd climb up those wooden wobbly stairs and chase each other…

ParkScan.org
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley

451 Hayes Street
2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102

A P. writes: Tired of that broken bench, human and dog poop got ya going crazy? Need to have the basketball nets fixed and the bushes trimmed? Does your local park need some attention? Then you need to be using ParkScan.org.

I have been using this service to…

Millbrae Community Center

477 Lincoln Circle
Millbrae, CA 94030

Re-Run H. writes: Full size baseball diamond with lights for night time play, various rooms for daily dance and aerobic classes, and my personal favorite, 4 lit tennis courts also ready for night time play.

After most of the world goes home to dinner after dark, all…

Lansdale Playground

Corner of Center Blvd and San Anselmo Ave
San Anselmo, CA 94979

allison s. writes: This is a great place to bring little ones.

The have a nice sandbox with lots of trucks, shovels, and pails. There is a nice Mosaic of tiles with kids hand prints and names.( I wish I knew more about this but I am new to the area)

There are 2…

San Francisco Recreation and Park Department

City & County of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 94199

Jess S. writes: So Amy W is turning over another year -- this time one that ends in "9" so it's the cusp of something potentially scary. While musing on various options for celebrating such a momentous occasion, Amy W shares with me that the nights of whooping it…

Excelsior Playground
Neighborhood: Excelsior

Russia & Madrid
San Francisco, CA 94112

Melissa L. writes: My son loves the toddler swings here. I love the fact that it's nicely maintained and not too crowded. There's a tennis court that doesn't seem like it gets much action. It almost makes me want to take up tennis to lose the last of the baby weight.…

Parque Ninos Unidos
Neighborhood: Mission

23rd and Folsom
San Francisco, CA 94110

Kristen R. writes: "Let's go to the big park down the hill!"

I hear this at least twice a day. My daughter LOVES LOVES LOVES this park.

They have two sections, one for "big kids" and one for "little kids," plus a separate play area through the building for babies. They…

Lincoln Park

High & Santa Clara
Alameda, CA 94501

Andi T. writes: This would be good one-stop shopping if you had a bunch of older kids of various ages. It was actually *chilly* in the shade the one summer morning we went. If you have more than one toddler, this park is a logistical nightmare... there are no…

Franklin Park

1432 San Antonio Ave
Alameda, CA 94501

Jen W. writes: I love this park. You can park right next to the playground area. There is a fence with a gate so that no small people escape. The park is probably the cleanest in Alameda.

Parkside Aquatic Park and Launch Ramp

1097 Seal Ct
San Mateo, CA 94497

Kerrie L. writes: Such a nice area for kids. There are trees, a sandy beach, picnic tables, and a playground area. I also heard the water was warm, but we were wondering where exactly it came from - the Bay? or was it more like a pond, because there was no obvious…

Civic Park

1301 Civic Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Steven G. writes: Civic Park is great for any discerning dog. Maggie on the other hand could care less just as long as it has grass to run on and other dogs to mingle with, she's a harlot (I know!). We didn't stay long and didn't see the whole park. In fact I…

Portola / Palega Playground & Rec

Hamilton between Felton and Stillman
San Francisco, CA 94134

Brian Y. writes: Good park however after a couple of years of having practice on the field, i think they should clean it up a bit. I've ran on it countless times tripping because of the holes in the ground. My good friend broke his ankle because of this field.

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