Koret Children's Quarter
320 Bowling Green Dr, San Francisco, CA 94117
One of the oldest public playgrounds in the US, featuring a historic 1914 carousel, concrete slides, a giant sandbox, and fully fenced play zones inside Golden Gate Park.
Toddler Safety & Convenience Amenities
Insider Parent Tips
- •Carousel runs daily ($2/ride) and features hand-carved animals.
- •Bring cardboard for sliding down the iconic concrete slides.
- •Fenced toddler section keeps 2-year-olds safe from big kid climbers.
Best Time & Parking Details
10 AM - 1 PM before afternoon fog rolls in
Free parking along Bowling Green Dr or Music Concourse Garage.
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