Free Things to Do with Kids in San Francisco
26 free kid-friendly activities in San Francisco. No admission fees — parks, playgrounds, trails, and more. Age ratings and parent tips for every listing.
FreeVisitacion Valley Greenway Children's Play Garden
Ages: Best for ages 1-7
FreeMoon Viewing Garden
Ages: Great for all ages — a quiet GGP gem
FreeKoret Children's Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeGolden Gate Park
Ages: Great for every age — plan by interest
FreeOutpost Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeTilden Nature Area
Ages: Great for ages 2 and up — choose trail difficulty by age
FreeMountain Lake Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeMcLaren Redwood Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeRegional Parks Botanic Garden
Ages: Great for all ages — especially good for curious kids who like nature
FreeLafayette Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-12
FreeGlen Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeJoe DiMaggio Playground Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-12
FreePanhandle Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeMission Bay Kids Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeDuboce Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeHelen Diller Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeCrane Cove Park
Ages: Great for all ages
FreePresidio Wall Playground Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeMission Playground Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-13
FreeYerba Buena Children's Garden
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeWalter Haas Playground Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeAlamo Square Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeBison Paddock
Ages: Great for all ages
FreeCayuga Playground Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-13
FreeKid Power Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-8
FreeGarden of Fragrance
Ages: 0-8
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