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Golden Gate Park Children's Playground
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Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
"awesome concrete slides while locals drum a beat in the park."(7 Tips)
"dangerous concrete slide (use cardboards"(4 Tips)
"This is apparently the oldest public playground in the US."(3 Tips)
"Bring a piece of cardboard for the slide."(2 Tips)
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Caroline DengJanuary 17, 2016Used to come here a lot as a kid, and I highly recommend the concrete slide (bring cardboard to slide down) and the carousel! This is apparently the oldest public playground in the US.Upvote1Downvote- Holger LüdorfAugust 25, 2011Massive playground in Golden Gate Park with tons of different play structures, a water/sand area and a great, albeit slightly dangerous concrete slide (use cardboards to slide).Upvote5Downvote
Jennifer WongSeptember 2, 2013Large playground with large climbing structures, cement slide (bring a cardboard box) and sand play areas. Open space with a carousel and food stand and some shady area on the perimeter. Kids love it!Upvote1Downvote
be sure to bring a spare change of clothes on a hot day! splash around and enjoy the water feature while soaking in some rays in a really lovely playground.Upvote1Downvote
Parents MagazineJuly 18, 2011Koret’s Children’s Quarter has areas for every age – even for babies – plus a carousel. Established in the 1880s, Koret’s is thought to be the first public playground in the country.Upvote2Downvote
Matthew TraubFebruary 15, 2015If you forget cardboard there's usually a graveyard of scraps at the bottom of the concrete slides.UpvoteDownvote
Treena McCoyJuly 25, 2011Great park - slides, rope mountain, carousel. One of the best parks for kids I have been to.UpvoteDownvote
Don't forget to bring boxes for you and your kid(s) to use on the concrete slide!Upvote2Downvote- Check out the awesome concrete slides while locals drum a beat in the park. www.enrout.comUpvote1Downvote
- Fun fact: This is the oldest public playground in the United States.
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Paul SnowJune 5, 2010Visit the oldest playground in the nation and - in my kids' opinion - one of the best.UpvoteDownvote
Christine TantocoJuly 17, 2013Only one person allowed per animal - even with my little toddler.UpvoteDownvote
Erik HomFebruary 12, 2012In Pursuit of Happyness, Will Smith spots his X-ray machine stolen by a homeless man who thinks he has a time machineUpvoteDownvote
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Golden Gate Park Children's Playground
Bowling Green Drive (near South Dr)
San Francisco, CA 94122
United States
San Francisco, CA 94122
United States
At: Golden Gate Park
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(415) 831-2700
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"Gorgeous old carousel that both of my kids love. Get tickets from the concession stand."
Jess L - 9.6
"Beautiful Park! Different areas with fun things to do as well as just nature definitely a Zen spot in the middle of a big city"
Rebeca Garcia - 9.4
"The Pho in the cafe is really really good! And I like Pho!"
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