Sparqkids San Francisco J.P. Murphy Playground Park

J.P. Murphy Playground Park

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One of the best all-around playgrounds in SF. Comprehensive and well maintained, feeling like a secret forest hideaway.

Main playground section
Main playground section

At a glance

Overall rating
Google reviews
4.4 · 114 reviews View on Google Maps →
Suitable for ages
Under 2
2–5
5–8
8–12
Fenced
fully
Bathroom
permanent
Parking
street

Park along the street, plenty of spots- residential.

Changing table
mens-too
Neighborhood
Golden Gate Heights/ Forest Hill
Address
1960 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116, USA
Website
Official site →
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Victoria

Visited · 2 yo

This playground feels like such a secret hit. Nestled in the hills of San Francisco, the playground is nicely shaded by the trees and has multiple levels for kiddos to run around. This is probably one of the most comprehensive parks suitable for kids of all ages. It is well maintained but could use a small upgrade due to age; the netted-go-around structure is a bit creaky. There isn’t a lot of intentional seating, but parents and caretakers can sit on the concrete borders that are shaded, and there is also a rec center. Overall, definitely worth a trip out here.

Quick facts

Theme
Tree forts
Shade
mostly
Shade sources
  • Trees
Surface
grass
Water feature
none
Separate toddler zone
No
Stroller-friendly paths
Yes
Drinking fountain
Yes
Reservable picnic area
No

Beyond the playground

Benches
1
Shaded seating
No
Picnic tables visible
No
Picnic area
No
Walking paths
Yes
Other features
  • Rec center
  • Bridge
  • Outer Space

Equipment

  • Baby swings
  • Climbing structure
  • Climbing wall
  • Monkey bars
  • Regular swings
  • Sandbox
  • Medium slides
  • Tall slides
  • Special swings
  • Spinners
Highest structure
medium

Environment

Crowd
Light
Crowd type
Mixed
Noise
Quiet residential
Cell signal
Good

Maintenance

Equipment condition
Cleanliness

Hours

  • Monday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Thursday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Friday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Saturday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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