Adventure Playground160 University Avenue
, Berkeley, CA (510) 981-6720
Adventure Playground is an outdoor facility at the Berkeley Marina featuring unique play experiences and staff who encourage children to play and build creatively, using simpl
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Alemany Farm992 Ellsworth Street (415) 577-7980
When driving on the 280 freeway, do you ever wonder who tends to the beautiful gardens on the hillside near the Alemany Market? The Alemany Farm is a project that benefits the
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Angel Island State ParkP.O. Box 866
, Tiburon, CA (415) 435-1915
Angel Island State Park, located in the middle of San Francisco Bay, is rich in both beauty and history. The island offers stunning views of San Francisco, the Marin Headlands
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Año Nuevo State Natural ReserveNew Years Creek Road
, Pescadero, CA (650) 879-0227
Get up close with nature at Año Nuevo State Natural Reserve as you observe elephant seals during their winter breeding season. The park is open year-round for viewing elephant
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Antioch WaterPark4701 Lone Tree Way
, Antioch, CA (925) 776-3070
Ooooooooh! This place is so cool! It's a fantastic city-run water park for families with children under 14 years old. Children under 9 must be supervised by someone at least 1
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Aqua Adventure Waterpark40500 Paseo Padre Parkway
, Fremont, CA (510) 494-4426
Head out to the warmer East Bay and enjoy Aqua Adventures, an outdoor waterpark operated by the City of Fremont. Kids will love the tower of waterslides, a lazy river, a kiddi
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Aquatic ParkBeach Street
Aquatic Park is a beach that is often forgotten by those who don't live in the neighborhood, but it is one of the nicest little beaches in the City. Sheltered and often sunny,
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AT&T Park24 Willie Mays Plaza (415) 972-2000
Welcome to the home of the San Francisco Giants! Fans of all ages come here to root for their favorite team, play in the park, throw a few fast pitches themselves, and soak up
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Bakar Fitness and Recreation Center (UCSF Mission Bay)1675 Owens Street (415) 514-4545
The Bakar Fitness and Recreation Center is an exciting place in the ever-growing Mission Bay neighborhood. The facility caters to the UCSF community and surrounding areas such
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Balboa Swimming PoolHavelock Street and San Jose Avenue (415) 337-4701
Balboa Pool is a nice, clean indoor pool with ample changing areas, bleachers, and a nice, grassy area outside. In the summer, kids can swim and lay out in the sun to dry off.
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Bay Area Open Space CouncilThe Bay Area Open Space Council is a collaborative program of public and nonprofit agencies and organizations whose work it is to preserve and manage important open spaces in
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Bay Area Pick-Your-Own FarmsVarious locations
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One of the disadvantages of living in San Francisco is that City kids have limited exposure to where most of their food comes from. Lucky for us, the Bay Area is home to the b
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Bay Area Skateboard ParksIf skateboarding is your sport of choice, there's no better place than Bay Area skate parks for some ramp time. So bust a grind at these super skate parks...and be safe! This
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Bayview Beacon Center400 Mansell Street (415) 337-7991
The Bayview Beacon Center, a program of the Bayview YMCA, is located at Phillip & Sala Burton High School. They are implementing the community schools model to ensure that eve
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Belmont Iceland815 Old Country Road
, Belmont, CA (650) 592-0533
Ice-skating is not just a winter sport. Belmont Iceland is open year-round for your skating enjoyment. They offer recreational skating to the community as well as hockey and f
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Belvedere-Tiburon Recreation Department1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Suite A
, Tiburon, CA (415) 435-4355
This recreation center offers so many programs for kids that are worth the drive from the City.Classes: Programs include ballet, creative movement, cotillion, soccer, basketba
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Bike Kitchen650H Florida Street (415) 647-2453
The Bike Kitchen is a place where you and your kids can learn Bike Repair 101 and more. It's a coop that offers low-cost ways to get and maintain a bike, and encourages re-use
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Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals & ToursVarious locations (415) 202-8888
Offering tours and rentals to residents and tourists alike, Blazing Saddles provides bike rentals, maps, and guided tours in the City, over the Golden Gate Bridge, and through
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Brentwood Family Aquatic Complex195 Griffith Lane
, Brentwood, CA (925) 516-5430
This is one of the smaller waterparks in the area. For protection of slides and pools wear swim suits without metal or hard plastic zipper or attachments. For infants in diape
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Brisbane Community Pool2 Solano Street
, Brisbane, CA (415) 657-4321
This gorgeous space is open to everyone, residents and non-residents of Brisbane. The pool is U-shaped and graded, so little kids, special needs swimmers, and novice swimmers
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Call of the Sea3020 Bridgeway #278
, Sausalito, CA (415) 331-3214
Climb aboard the classic schooner SEAWARD and see San Francisco from the water. Take in an unmatched view of the City as you sail by famous San Francisco sights such as the Go
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Candlestick Point State Recreation Area1150 Carroll Avenue (415) 671-0145
Directly south of 49er home base, Monster Park, is the Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, a windy but quiet respite from the hustle and bustle of the City. This hidden g
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Chinatown YMCA855 Sacramento Street (415) 576-9622
The Chinatown YMCA is like a community center in the heart of Chinatown. They offer a wide variety of programs tailored to the needs of the Chinese immigrant community and the
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Chinese PlaygroundSacramento Street and Waverly Place (415) 274-0202
This interesting playground was built into the side of a hill and is multi-leveled with sand play areas as well as an indoor gym. The clubhouse hosts an afterschool program th
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City KayakEmbarcadero at Townsend (415) 357-1010
See the City in a different way by taking a kayaking trip with City Kayak. They offer trips around the San Francisco waterfront, starting from Fisherman’s Wharf or South Beach
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Climb On! Mobile Climbing EntertainmentP.O. Box 70717
, Point Richmond, CA (415) 485-6740
So your child wants to have a rock climbing party? If you have the space, simplify your life by bringing the climbing wall to your home. Watch the guests say "Whoa!" when they
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Cloverdale Wine Country KOA Camping Resort1166 Asti Ridge Road
, Cloverdale, CA (800) 368-4558
KOA Kampgrounds are camping sites for those of us who either haven't camped a lot or like the idea of camping, but are overwhelmed by the hassle of it all.You can choose eithe
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Coffman Pool1701 Visitacion Avenue and Hahn Street (415) 337-9085
Coffman Pool offers a wide variety of swimming activities for the whole family, including group swim/Tiny Tots/Preschool swimming classes. Bring the family for a fun time duri
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Connolly Ranch3141 Browns Valley Road
, Napa, CA (707) 224-1894
The Connolly Ranch Education Center offers farm-based environmental education programs for children of all ages. At the farm, kids learn about farm life, the role of farm anim
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Crissy Field and Crissy Field Center1199 East Beach Drive (415) 561-7690
Crissy Field was an immensely popular destination for locals and tourists alike even before its restoration, but now Crissy Field reflects the grandeur and the beauty that sur
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Crocker Amazon Playground700 Moscow Street (415) 337-4708
The Crocker Amazon Playground is one of the biggest in the City. Brightly colored play structures are just one of the appealing things. There is also a baseball diamond, baske
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Crystal Springs TrailSkyline Boulevard & Crystal Springs Road
, San Mateo, CA (650) 589-4294
Looking for a place to ride bikes while soaking up some beautiful scenery? Crystal Springs Trail, which parallels picturesque Crystal Springs Lake and the San Andreas Lake, is
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CuriOdyssey (formerly Coyote Point Museum for Environmental Education)1651 Coyote Point Drive
, San Mateo, CA (650) 342-7755
Located in a scenic bayside park, CuriOdyssey gives children of all ages an opportunity to explore the natural world and human relationships to the environment. The museum gro
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Dart Ops1150 El Camino Real, Suite 141
, San Bruno, CA (650) 952-2297
A place dedicated to shooting air-blasted foam darts?!? Bring it on! Located in Tanforan Mall, this contained space is a great way for active kids to expel their energy, espec
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Douglass Playground1100 Douglass Street (415) 695-5017
Douglass Playground is one of the nicest and most popular parks in the City. Located in Noe Valley, the park is usually on the sunny side of the fog line. New play equipment w
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Driven Raceway4601 Redwood Drive
, Rohnert Park, CA (707) 585-3748
Kids ready for a new adventure? Try kart racing! Driven Raceway is an indoor kart racing facility that has high spee electric karts, which are emission free and environmentall
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Embarcadero YMCA169 Steuart Street (415) 957-9622
The Embarcadero YMCA is conveniently located near the Financial District, SOMA, South Beach, and a quick Muni or BART ride from many neighborhoods in the City. The world-class
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Fitzgerald Marine ReserveCalifornia and North Lake Streets
, Moss Beach, CA (650) 728-3584
Welcome to one of the richest intertidal ecosystems along the Pacific Coast. Twice a day, up to 200 species of scuttling, wriggling creatures are stranded by the retreating ti
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Fort FunstonSkyline Boulevard at John Muir Drive (415) 561-4323
Famous for its ethereal hang-gliders and awesome hiking, Fort Funston is also a popular beach spot. Dog-walkers and kite-fliers come here daily to enjoy the wind and sand. It'
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Fort Point National Historic SiteMarine Drive and Long Avenue (415) 556-1693
Fort Point was built by the Army Corps of Engineers in the late 1800s to prevent hostile ships from entering the bay. Visit and see the video of the construction of the Golden
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Fort Ross State Historic Park19005 Coast Highway One
, Jenner, CA (707) 847-3286
Fort Ross was established in 1812 by Russians as an outpost for sea otter hunters and a permanent trade base. None of the original fort structures remain, however several buil
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Frontierland ParkYosemite Drive and Oddstad Boulevard
, Pacifica, CA (650) 738-7381
This park is a great secret that many folks in San Francisco don't know about. There is a very large, grassy area with hills good for rolling down, flying kites, playing ball
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Garfield Pool1271 Treat Avenue (at 26th and Harrison) (415) 695-5001
This neighborhood pool is used by everyone in the community. Swim lessons, swim teams, recreation and family swim are offered here. Schools in the area send students to this p
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Gilman PlaygroundGilman Avenue and Griffith Street (415) 467-4566
Located next to Monster Park, this sandy playground with a colorful climbing structure may be a nice place to let off some steam before or after a Niners' game. The park also
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Glen Canyon Park and PlaygroundBosworth Street at Elk Street (415) 337-4705
Glen Canyon is a jewel waiting to be discovered in our wonderful City. Eighty-five acres of open space filled with numerous rare plants and animal species can be found here. I
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GoKart Racer1541 Adrian Road
, Burlingame, CA (650) 692-7223
Take your teenager out for a day at the races—GoKart racing, that is. Ride safe and well-maintained karts on three European-designed road courses. GoKart Racer provides racing
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area (415) 561-4700
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area includes Alcatraz Island, the Cliff House, Crissy Field, Fort Funston, Fort Point NHS, Lands End, Marin Headlands, Milagra Ridge, Mori
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Golden Gate ParkBetween Stanyan & Great Highway, Fulton & Lincoln (415) 831-2700
The City's grand and glorious playground stretches all the way from the ocean to the Haight Ashbury neighborhood. Everyone finds something to do in Golden Gate Park:Koret Chil
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Golden Gate Park Panhandle PlaygroundOak Street and Ashbury Street (415) 554-9530
What a cool, clean, colorful park. The sand is swept every morning and the equipment is great for younger tots. Toddlers and little kids can play and climb while older kids en
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Hamilton Recreation Center1900 Geary Boulevard (415) 292-2008
Besides the pool activities, this newly-renovated recreation center offers numerous programs for the entire family. Sports offerings include basketball, badminton, table tenni
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Hamilton Swimming PoolGeary Boulevard and Steiner Street (415) 292-2001
Did someone say warm water? This newly-remodeled facility has a comprehensive list of swimming activities, including several different levels of swim classes for children. Vis
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Harley Farms Goat Dairy205 North Street
, Pescadero, CA (650) 879-0480
Tour the goat cheese farm and eat it, too! Spend a day at Harley Farms Goat Dairy, an award-winning goat cheese maker, located south of Half Moon Bay in the town of Pescadero,
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Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center4901 Breakwater Avenue
, Hayward, CA (510) 670-7270
From the website:
"Perched on stilts above a salt marsh, the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center is your introduction to the ecology of the San Francisco Bay Estuary. The I
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Hidden Villa26870 Moody Road
, Los Altos Hills, CA (650) 949-8650
Hidden Villa is a farm outing worth the trek from the City. Guided tours of the educational garden and animal pens are offered on Saturdays and Sundays. Other activities inclu
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High Sierra Snowmobiling at Old Brockaway Golf Course7900 North Lake Boulevard
, Kings Beach, CA (530) 546-9909
Zoom! Off you go into the snow. This is a great family activity for fun in the mountains in winter. The track is pretty flat so there are no surprises. There is a gorgeous vie
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Hop-n-Play1150 El Camino Real, Suite 142
, San Bruno, CA (877) 446-7675
Just a BART ride away is Hop-n-Play, a unique indoor playspace and party facility located in the Tanforan shopping mall. Almost all of the equipment in this place moves— great
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House of Air926 Mason Street (415) 345-9675
Crissy Field and the Presidio got even cooler with the opening of House of Air, an indoor trampoline park equipped with two sets of conjoined trampolines for kids of all ages
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iFly SF Bay31310 Alvarado-Niles Road
, Union City, CA (510) 489-4359
Want to take your 3-year-old sky diving? Well ... indoor skydiving that is. There’s now a place in the Bay Area where you can experience the exhilaration of sky diving without
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India Basin Shoreline Park301 Hunters Point Boulevard
In the mood for some sittin’ on the dock of the bay? Come to the southeast waterfront for sun, birds, stunning views, and a fishing dock, too. India Basin Shoreline Park is an
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Julius Kahn ParkWest Pacific Avenue (415) 292-2004
Affectionately called "JK Park," the playground boasts of cutting-edge park equipment and a great water play area right in the middle. There are four tennis courts, a baseball
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K1 Speed Indoor Go Kart Racing160 Beacon Street
, South San Francisco, CA (855) 517-7333
K1 Speed is the largest indoor karting company in the United States, with many locations nationwide. The K1 Speed San Francisco Center brings indoor go kart racing to the Bay
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Kids Outdoor ClubGolden Gate Park (415) 407-0813
Kids Outdoor Club (KOC) is a unique outdoor program in which kids do a variety of activities every day, including kickball, soccer, flag games, golf, baseball, relay races, na
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Kinex Academy (Bike Camp Adventures)425 Sycamore Avenue
, Mill Valley, CA (415) 847-5906
Kinex Academy offers personal training, multi-sport, urban and moutain bike camps, afterschool sports programs, and AAU sports leagues (basketball, flag football, track and fi
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Lake Merritt Boating Center568 Bellevue Avenue
, Oakland, CA (510) 238-2196
Lovely Lake Merritt is the biggest man-made salt-water tidal lake in the country. By one side of the lake resides the Lake Merritt Boating Center, a wonderful place that teach
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Let’s Go Take a Hike! Bay Area Adventures for FamiliesBy Laure Latham With microclimates and every single kind of landform from coast to mountain via prairies and marshes, the San Francisco Bay Area offers some spectacular places
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Lucky Ju Ju/Pacific Pinball Museum1510 Webster Street
, Alameda, CA (510) 769-1349
Pacific Pinball Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of pinball. See all kinds of pinball art from different decades. Then step back in time and play pinball on super
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Mar Vista Stable2152 Skyline Boulevard
, Daly City, CA (650) 991-4224
Horseback riding on the beach! Mar Vista Stables offers rides by the hour, pony rides around a carousel for kids ages 2 and up for $10, and classes and lessons for English and
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Margaret Hayward PlaygroundGolden Gate Avenue (at Laguna Street) (415) 292-2018
This playground in the heart of the Western Addition has a vast cement play area for basketball, four-square, or bike riding. There is a tennis court, a baseball diamond, and
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Margaret Hayward Playground Rec Connect and Afterschool Program1016 Laguna Street (415) 292-3011
The Rec Connect Program is a partnership between the Department of Children, Youth, and their Families, community-based organizations, and local recreation centers in five of
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Martin Luther King Jr. Pool5701 3rd Street (415) 822-2807
Visit this hidden gem in the southeast side of the City. The water temperature in the two indoor pools at "King Pool" are maintained at 80 degrees. The children's wading pool
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McLaren ParkMansell Street and Visitacion Avenue
The lush hills and meadows of McLaren Park located in the southernmost part of the City are hidden gems waiting to be discovered.Athletic Fields and PlaygroundsMcLaren Park of
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McNear's Beach County Park201 Cantera Way
, San Rafael, CA (415) 499-6387
McNear's Beach is a Marin County favorite of locals as well as City dwellers looking for a little summertime sun.Located along the shore of San Pablo Bay, the park has a swimm
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Mission Beacon Center450 Church Street (415) 626-5222
Mission Beacon Center (MBC) offers many enriching programs for youth in the community. This center is located at Everett Middle School in the Castro/Mission area.Afterschool:
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Mission Cliffs2295 Harrison Street (415) 550-0515
Introduce your child to a great sport or indulge your avid rock climber by spending a couple of hours in this very well-equipped climbing facility. They have a 50-foot-high le
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Mission Community Pool3555 19th Street (415) 641-2841
*****The Mission Pool is currently under renovation and is scheduled to open in the summer of 2013.**** This wonderful outdoor pool in the heart of the sunny Mission District
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Mission Playground19th Street (at Linda Street) (415) 695-5008
Tucked behind the Mission Pool on 19th Street and the Linda Street alley, this level park contains a recreation center with a recording studio, an outdoor swimming pool with l
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Miwok Stables701 Tennessee Valley Road
, Mill Valley, CA (415) 383-8048
Located along Tennessee Valley Road in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), Miwok Livery is the place for horse lovers of all ages.Miwok offers scenic trail rides
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Monopoly in the ParkEast San Carlos Street (and Woz Way)
, San Jose, CA (408) 995-6487
Come check out the only permanent outdoor giant Monopoly board in the world! It is a 930-square-foot granite replica of the popular game. Of course, there are also enormous pl
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Monterey Bay Aquarium886 Cannery Row
, Monterey, CA (831) 648-4800
Discover the mystery of the jellies, play with the penguins, or be swept away to the lull of the Kelp Forest. Whether you are looking for a day trip or planning an over-nighte
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Mount Diablo State ParkMount Diablo Scenic Boulevard
, Walnut Creek, CA (925) 837-2525
Rising to an elevation of 3,849 feet, Mount Diablo's summit can provide a viewshed covering 40,000 square miles of California on a clear winter or spring day. With an art gall
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Mount Tamalpais State Park801 Panoramic Highway
, Mill Valley, CA (415) 388-2070
Bay Area residents are drawn to the 2,571-foot peak of "Mt. Tam"—and rightfully so. But the state park's redwood groves, oak woodlands, 50 miles of hiking and biking trails, c
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Mountain Lake ParkLake Street (at 12th Avenue) (415) 666-7005
A beautiful lake, grassy meadows, a fitness circuit, and batting cages as well as a multi-tiered play area are what make this a popular day-stay for many kids. The playground
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Muir Beach and Muir Beach OverlookBarely 20 minutes from the City is the town of Muir Beach. Here you will find the federally-owned "Big Beach," a favorite spot for families from the City, because it's so clos
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Muir Woods National Monument1 Muir Woods Road
, Mill Valley, CA (415) 388-2596
With ancient coast redwoods soaring into the heavens, Muir Woods is home to one of the last uncut stands of old-growth redwood. Following Redwood Creek in the bottom of a cany
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Nature Nurture Adventure!99 Moraga Avenue (415) 751-4000
This great organization's primary focus is on children learning and practicing the art of honoring all living things, including others and themselves, whether spending time in
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North Beach - Chinatown Beacon Center2190 Powell Street (415) 956-1234
The North Beach - Chinatown Beacon Center partners with local agencies and public schools to build different enrichment programs for families in the community.Camps:
Morning
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North Beach Pool651 Lombard Street (415) 391-0407
Sauna? Therapy pool? It is worth checking out for those alone. North Beach Swimming Pool is located in the heart of North Beach. Popular for lap swim as well as preschool swim
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Ocean BeachGreat Highway
Ocean Beach is a vast stretch of sand and dunes that lies on the westernmost edge of San Francisco. This is the most populated beach in San Francisco. Not for swimming so much
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Oceanic SocietyMarina and Scott Streets (415) 441-1106
The Oceanic Society is a nonprofit conservation organization that protects endangered wildlife and preserves threatened marine habitats worldwide. The society hosts natural hi
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OMI/Excelsior Beacon Center241 Oneida Avenue, Room 81 (415) 406-1290
This Beacon Center, located at James Denman Middle School, serves the Excelsior, Merced, Ingleside, and Oceanview districts.Programs and services include:- Afterschool enrichm
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Parkside Aquatic Park100 Seal Court
, Foster City, CA (650) 522-7434
This lovely spot offers picnic tables, table rentals (nice for birthday parties), a roped-off swimming beach area, a play structure, and free parking. Parkside Aquatic Park an
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Phipps Country Store and Farm (U-Pick Berries)2700 Pescadero Road
, Pescadero, CA (650) 879-1032
Take your kids to the country! Pick berries and fruit when in season, visit farm animals, and wander creekside through beautiful gardens. Then stop in at the Phipps Country St
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Pier 52 Boat Launch489 China Basin Street
Just south of AT&T Park is the only recreational public boat launch in the City. Boaters and kayakers are welcome to use the facilities located on the shoreline in Mission Bay
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Pine Lake Park (Pine Lake Natural Area)Sloat Boulevard and Vale Street
Next to the famous Stern Grove is a wonderful expanse called Pine Lake Park. Most popular with dogs and their owners, this park is a terrific place to take your wee ones on a
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Planet Granite924 Old Mason Street (415) 692-3434
A world class climbing gym in the Presidio offers climbing for all levels, from beginner to expert. Students will learn top roping, leading, cracks, and world-class bouldering
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Playgroups USAVarious locations
, , CA
Playgroups USA is a national website where parents and caregivers can go online and join a playgroup with their infants and toddlers. Playgroups are very popular today because
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PlayLand610 Coloma Street, Building 6
, Sausailito, CA (415) 381-1241
Cross the bridge and visit PlayLand, an indoor bounce house playground equipped with 40x20foot sports arena, a 15-foot slide, a full-sized bounce house with a slide, another o
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Point Reyes National Seashore1 Bear Valley Road
, Point Reyes Station, CA (415) 464-5100
There is something for everyone at Point Reyes National Seashore. The park is visited by over 2 million people each year. The most popular activities are hiking, kayaking, bir
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Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center207 Skyline Boulevard (415) 665-4100
Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center provides therapeutic services and developmental programs for people with special needs, starting at age 5. The facility is equipped
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Potrero del Sol Park25th and Utah Streets
Finally, a decent skate park in the City! Potrero del Sol opened with great fanfare in the summer of 2008 and joined Crocker Amazon as the only skate parks in San Francisco. B
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Presidio Bowling CenterMoraga Avenue and Montgomery Street (415) 561-2695
The Presidio Bowling Center (PBC) is one of many awesome spots in the Presidio. The intimate bowling alley (only 12 lanes) is heavily used by local leagues, but if you can get
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Pump It Up of San Francisco201 Mendell Street (415) 375-9596
Turn your next event into a bouncing, laughing, sliding extravaganza, perfect for any team party, mom's playgroup, or fundraiser. Pump It Up is the original inflatable party p
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Raging Waters Waterpark2333 South White Road
, San Jose, CA (408) 238-9900
With over 23 acres, yes ACRES, of slides and attractions, there's more than enough excitement to satisfy thrill-seekers of all ages. Fly down the Barracuda Blaster, catapult t
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Randall Museum199 Museum Way (415) 554-9600
Take your kids to the Randall Museum to experience nature and the environment right here in the City. The space is surrounded by beautiful views that you can soak up while you
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Richmond District YMCA360 18th Avenue (415) 666-9605
The Richmond District YMCA serves the Richmond and surrounding neighborhoods.Classes:
They offer dance classes, such as ballet, tap, jazz, creative movement, musical theater
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Rinconada Park and Pool777 Embarcadero Road
, Palo Alto, CA (650) 463-4914
Rinconada Park is a 19-acre neighborhood park with many beautiful and treasured California live oak trees. Next to this park you will find the Lucie Stern Community Center, th
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Rossi Swimming Pool600 Arguello Boulevard at Anza Street (415) 666-7014
Why pay a premium at Koret Health and Recreation Center when you can swim for a buck at Rossi Pool, which is a block away? It's a nice indoor pool located on a shady and grass
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Safari Run341 North Amphlett Boulevard
, San Mateo, CA (650) 342-1977
Only 15 minutes away from the City, a wild and adventure-filled play space awaits your active child. Safari Run can seem like a glorified fast food play area, but experienced
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Safari West Wildlife Preserve and African Tent Camp3115 Porter Creek Road
, Santa Rosa, CA (800) 616-2695
Short on money to take the kids on a safari in Africa? Travel to the North Bay and visit this unique preserve with over 400 mammals and birds. Safari West's inhabitants includ
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Sail Lola with Captain Chris JordanPier 39 Marina, C Dock (415) 573-7030
Take the family on a sailing adventure aboard Lola, a beautiful 33-foot sailboat, with Captain Chris Jordan, a professional with over 17 years of experience. They can take up
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Salesian Boys' and Girls' Club680 Filbert Street (415) 397-3068
The Salesian Boys' and Girls' Club in San Francisco was established almost 90 years ago by a priest at Saints Peter and Paul Church who found that a majority of delinquent boy
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San Francisco ArchersLundy Way
, Pacifica, CA (650) 355-9947
San Francisco Archers is a friendly archery club in Pacifica. Feel free to join the SFA Archery Outreach Program on the first and third Sunday of each month from 9am–noon. Com
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San Francisco Archery3795 Balboa Street (415) 751-2776
San Francisco Archery, which also goes by San Francisco Archery Academy or On Target 2k Mobile Archery Program, is mainly a pro shop that carries archery equipment. They do of
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San Francisco Bay Area Curling ClubVarious locations
, , CA (646) 742-7400
Curling comes to San Francisco by way of the San Francisco Bay Area Curling Club. They offer FREE introductory curling lessons for youth ages 9 and up, which includes learning
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San Francisco Bicycle Coalition833 Market Street, 10th Floor (415) 431-2453
You have the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition to thank for the growing number of bike lanes and paths throughout the City. This dynamic organization works with City officials a
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San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum1199 9th Avenue (at Lincoln Way) (415) 661-1316
One of the finest botanical gardens in the country, the San Francisco Botanical Garden features a spectacular array of plants from the Mediterranean and other mild, temperate
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San Francisco Disc Golf Club's Golden Gate Disc Golf CourseGolden Gate Park
The first disc golf course in the City, the Golden Gate Disc Golf Course, is funded, maintained, and operated by the San Francisco Disc Golf Club (SFDGC). The 18-hole course i
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San Francisco Lawn Bowling ClubBowling Green Drive (415) 487-8787
What is lawn bowling? It is a precision sport in which the goal is to roll slightly radially asymmetrical balls (called bowls) closer to a smaller white ball (the jack) than o
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San Francisco Nature Education3450 Geary Boulevard, Suite 208 (415) 387-9160
San Francisco Nature Education (SFNE) offers environmental education for youth and adults, especially in underserved communities. Programs include:- School Programs: SFNE prov
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San Francisco North KOA Campground20 Rainsville Road
, Petaluma, CA (800) 562-1233
For those of us who either haven't camped a lot or like the idea of camping, but are overwhelmed by the hassle of it all, KOA Kampgrounds are a good option. This is really "Ka
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San Francisco Police Youth Fishing Program630 Valencia Street (415) 401-4664
Every summer, off-duty police officers devote their time to the Youth Fishing Program, a wonderful volunteer effort that has served over 2,000 teens from youth agencies throug
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San Francisco Recreation and Park Department501 Stanyan Street (415) 831-6800
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (SF Recreation and Park) offers a gamut of activities for the entire family, including: swimming, camping, Tiny Tot programs,
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San Francisco Skate Club1388 Haight Street (415) 572-2064
San Francisco Skate Club is an exciting program that offers instruction and mentoring in skateboarding for children and youth. The club features a mobile skate tour in which g
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San Francisco State Community Youth Sailing and Kayaking Program280 Harding Road (415) 338-2030
This sailing, kayaking, and small boat safety and activity program resides on beautiful Lake Merced and is offered through the SF State Department of Recreation, Parks, and To
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San Ramon Olympic Pool & Aquatic Center9900 Broadmoor Drive
, San Ramon, CA (925) 973-3240
Visit the San Ramon Olympic Pool & Aquatic Park for a fun outing for the whole family. The pool is mainly used by the San Ramon Valley Livermore Aquatic swim team but there ar
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk400 Beach Street
, Santa Cruz, CA (831) 423-5590
The only major seaside amusement park on the Pacific Coast, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is located on a mile-long beach bordering the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
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Sava Pool19th Avenue and Wawona Street (415) 661-6327
Reopened in December 2008, Sava is one of the nicer, clean public pools in the City. The pool has designated swim times for special needs individuals, seniors, and kids. Linco
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Sea Bowl4625 Coast Highway
, Pacifica, CA (650) 738-8190
A terrific outing for the whole family, Sea Bowl offers rentals, junior leagues, birthday party packages, bowling food, afterschool activities, a video arcade, and Astro bowli
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Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area2500 Stanley Boulevard
, Pleasanton, CA (925) 846-3000
For fogged-out families, Shadow Cliffs is the answer! Head for the warmer weather of the East Bay and all of the advantages it offers, such as outdoor swimming, four waterpark
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Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA387 Golden Gate Avenue (415) 885-0460
The Central YMCA is a multi-purpose facility that serves the Civic Center, Tenderloin, Union Square, and downtown neighborhoods. They have programs for all members of the fami
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Sierra Club's Clair Tappaan Lodge19940 Donner Pass Road
, Norden, CA (530) 426-3632
Is your family ready for a rustic getaway in the Sierras? Looking for affordable, youth hostel–style vacation lodging for the family? The Sierra Club’s Clair Tappaan Lodge may
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Silicon Segway (formerly Segway of San Francisco)205 Rockaway Beach Avenue
, Pacifica, CA (877) 873-4929
A Segway Personal Transporter is a two-wheeled self-balancing electric scooter that can take riders to places that a bike or a car can't. Silicon Segway offers unique tours of
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Six Flags Waterworld Concord1950 Waterworld Parkway
, Concord, CA (925) 609-1364
Take the Honolulu Halfpipe to The Big Kahuna! Splash, ride, jump, slide...this is a great waterworld adventure. There are lots of "thrill" rides, but also family fun rides for
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Sky High Sports2880 Mead Avenue
, Santa Clara, CA (408) 492-1139
You think Santa Clara is too far to go just for a trampoline? Wait 'til you see this place – it's trampoline heaven. Literally bounce off the walls at this indoor arena equipp
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Slide Ranch2025 Shoreline Highway
, Muir Beach, CA (415) 381-6155
Slide Ranch is a non-profit agricultural and environmental education center nestled in the stunning Marin coastline. Over the last 30 years, Slide Ranch has offered families a
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Sonoma County Regional Parks Department (707) 565-2267
The Sonoma County Regional Parks Department offers many opportunities for outdoor adventures including fishing, camping, swimming, picnicking, trails for horseback riding, hik
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Spring Lake Regional Park391 Violetti Drive
, Santa Rosa, CA (707) 539-8092
The visitor to Spring Lake Park will find an exciting array of displays and exhibits to enjoy at the Visitor Center as well as a number of interpretive projects especially des
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St. Ignatius College Preparatory2001 37th Avenue (415) 731-7500
St. Ignatius College Preparatory (SI) is a co-ed Catholic high school in the Sunset. It has a large campus complete with two gyms, two tennis courts, a track and field oval wi
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Stow Lake BoathouseGolden Gate Park (415) 386-2531
Kids love boating around Stow Lake and it's the only lake in the park where you can rent paddle boats. At least one passenger must be at least 16 years old to rent a boat. The
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Stroller StridesVarious locations (800) 650-1406
Get ready...get set...get walking! Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. Each class includes power walking and intervals of body toni
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Studio Grow1235 10th Street
, Berkeley, CA (510) 526-9888
Studio Grow is a fantastic play space in Berkeley for the 0 to 6 set. This wonderful place is the brainchild of two loving dads who have extensive experience in early childhoo
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Sunnyside PlaygroundFoerster Street (and Melrose Ave) (415) 337-4720
Sunnyside Playground is a hideaway for families in the middle of a large block in the Sunnyside neighborhood. The park has new play structures, sand play, restrooms, resurface
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Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center3925 Noriega Street (415) 759-3690
The Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center (SNBC) serves as a community center for families in the Sunset District. They host afterschool programs at neighborhood schools, support
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Sutro Baths (Sutro Historic District)Point Lobos Avenue (415) 561-4323
A landmark that is part of the Sutro Historic District, Sutro Baths is a great place to bring your wee ones, as well as kids studying San Francisco or California history. The
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The Bike HutPier 40 (415) 543-4335
The Bike Hut offers rentals, repairs, and youth skills training on Pier 40 in San Francisco's South Beach.Opened in 1996 as an outpost of the Bicycle Community Project, it's a
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The Boardsports SchoolVarious locations
, , CA (415) 385-1224
This award-winning windsurfing, stand up paddle boarding (SUP), and kitesurfing school is located in two fantastic beaches in the Bay Area — Crown Beach Park in Alameda and Co
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The Golden Gate Angling & Casting ClubGolden Gate Park (650) 348-1216
Learn the sport of fly fishing at San Francisco's one and only angling and casting club, located in Golden Gate Park, near the Buffalo Paddock. The casting pools are open to t
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Tilden Park (510) 843-2137
Tilden Park is by far the best nature destination in the East Bay. It is replete with gorgeous hiking trails, open meadows, barbecue pits and picnic tables (reserved by site),
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Trips for Kids/Re-Cyclery610 Fourth Street
, San Rafael, CA (415) 458-2986
Trips for Kids was founded on the belief that every child should have the opportunity to ride and care for a bicycle and spend quality time outdoors. The founders rounded up s
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UCSF Outdoor Programs500 Parnassus Avenue (415) 476-2078
UCSF's Outdoor Programs offer a variety of programs for families, especially those with older children. Group adventures include backpacking, sea kayaking, water rafting, snow
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URBIA Adventure LeagueURBIA produces seasonal adventure booklets for families to discover "green spots" and hilltops right in the City. Every three months, "Urbikids" get a new adventure packet fil
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Visitacion Valley ROCK Beacon Center450 Raymond Avenue, Room 101 (415) 452-4907
Visitacion Valley ROCK Beacon Center offers programs in arts, recreation, health, career development, and leadership. They also provide weekend and evening services for the co
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Walter Haas PlaygroundDiamond Heights Boulevard at Addison Street
This newly renovated park was worth the wait. With majestic downtown and easterly views, sweeping grass areas, brand-new, age-appropriate structures, and a basketball court, t
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West Sunset Playground Rec Connect3223 Ortega Street (415) 759-3690
West Sunset Rec Connect believes in fostering relationship building, youth leadership, and community involvement in every child. With programs in technology, music, dance, art
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Winfield Street Slide and StairsWinfield Street and Esmeralda Avenue
Nestled away amongst the trees and curvy hills of Bernal Heights is a fun spot for sliders, picnickers, dog walkers, and hikers. The steep slide at the top of Winfield Street
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Wolfe Ranch700 Creek Road
, Brentwood, CA (925) 634-1308
This farm produces some of the finest Fresh California apricots and other fresh fruits from the Brentwood District, known for its rich alluvial soils and Mediterranean type cl
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Yerba Buena GardensMission and 4th Streets (415) 820-3550
Yerba Buena Gardens hosts an ice skating center, bowling alley, Zeum (interactive museum), a carousel (open daily 10am– 5pm, $3 for 2 rides), a memorial to MLK, Jr., water fou
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Yerba Buena Ice Skating and Bowling Center750 Folsom Street (at 3rd Street) (415) 820-3532
The skating rink and bowling alley at Yerba Buena Gardens is one of the City's most bustling places. Kids love to ice skate but it's also fun to watch the more experienced ska
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