Sparqkids San Francisco Koret Children's Playground

Koret Children's Playground

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The most popular playground in the Golden Gate Park, it is huge and well maintained, but is a little busy on weekends.

Well maintained play structures for all ages
Well maintained play structures for all ages

At a glance

Overall rating
Google reviews
4.8 · 1215 reviews View on Google Maps →
Suitable for ages
Under 2
2–5
5–8
8–12
Features
  • Carousels
  • Animals
  • Splash Pads
  • Older kids
  • Coffee + Playground
  • Sandpits
  • Popular
  • Young ones
Fenced
none
Bathroom
permanent
Parking
street, lot

Parking lot is typically very busy. Street parking in the park is possible on Bowling Green Dr, MLK Jr Dr and Kezar Dr (need to cross a busy street). Expect to walk 10 minutes.

Changing table
yes
Neighborhood
Golden Gate Park
Address
Martin Luther King Jr Dr & Bowling Green Dr, Koret Children's Quarter Playground, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
Website
Official site →
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Tan

Visited · with my 3yo

Despite being a busy playground, this is a jewel of the park. Expansive play equipments, picnic area, access to coffee and even has a beautiful carousel. Oceanic animals are nice touch for toddlers.

Expect to spend some time to find parking on weekends. Also, bathrooms are a bit of a walk.

Victoria

Visited · 2 yo

This is the playground to go to for your child who is going through all their phases: nautical-loving, carousel-loving, huge urban cardboard slide-loving themes abound. For parents, you could spend hours here, as the playground is VAST, but beware that the carousel is a kiddo TRAP waiting to happen.  One of the best things about this playground, other than it’s huge, beautiful, well designed, challenging for big kids, engaging for little toddlers - and all the things, is the fact that Mom and Dad also get COFFEE AND PASTRIES!  Parking is definitely challenging, so be prepared to either come early or park further away for a longer walk into the park.

Quick facts

Theme
Ocean
Shade
partial
Shade sources
  • Trees
  • Built shade structures
Surface
sand
Water feature
none
Separate toddler zone
Yes
Stroller-friendly paths
Yes
Drinking fountain
Yes
Reservable picnic area
Yes
Dogs allowed
No
Sensory-inclusive
No

Beyond the playground

Benches
8
Shaded seating
Yes
Picnic tables visible
No
Picnic area
Yes
Walking paths
Yes
Loop length
Many loops around the park
Also worth knowing
Carousel runs only on weekends and is free for kids 0-6 but needs a paying adult ticket. Parking can be tough. Bathroom is a bit of a walk. Splashpad: The splash pad is located in the seaside-themed section of the playground. Simply place and hold your hand on the sensor located on the top of the activation pole. The gentle fountains and playful water jets will automatically run for a set cycle

Equipment

  • Baby swings
  • Climbing structure
  • Climbing wall
  • Monkey bars
  • Regular swings
  • Sandbox
  • Medium slides
  • Small slides
  • Tall slides
  • Special swings
  • Spinners
Highest structure
tall
Also worth knowing
Large concrete slide for older kids. Requires a cardboard to sit on.

Environment

Crowd
Packed
Crowd type
Mixed
Noise
Moderate
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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