Goalie San Francisco helps parents find things to do with their kids, from upcoming events and farmers markets to parks and playgrounds, easy walks, public sports facilities, water-play spots, and local libraries. Use it to plan an afternoon nearby or find a new place to explore together.

Upcoming events

  1. July 15th9:00 AM–3:00 PMImagining Worlds: Creating Miniature SetsDiane Disney Miller Exhibition Hall · Ages 8–11
  2. July 15th10:00 AM–2:00 PMBean Sprouts Family DaysSan Francisco Botanical Garden – Children's Garden · Ages 2–10
  3. July 15th1:00 PM–1:30 PMMindful MomentsSan Francisco Zoo & Gardens – Wildlife Theater · Ages 0–12
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Farmers markets

  1. Wednesday3–7 PMCastro Farmers MarketCastro · Farmers market
  2. Wednesday & Sunday7 AM–4 PMHeart of the City Farmers MarketCivic Center · Farmers market
  3. Thursday3–7 PMMission Community MarketMission District · Farmers market
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Parks and playgrounds

  1. Nature play, bridge-view picnicPresidio Tunnel TopsPresidio · Nature playground, bridge-view picnic
  2. Hillside play, skyline lawnsMission Dolores ParkMission · Hillside play, skyline lawns
  3. Beach, accessible picnicCrissy FieldPresidio · Beach, accessible picnic
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Easy walks

  1. 0.5 mi · Loop15 minFort Mason Great Meadow LoopPaved loop · Slopes to 8%
  2. 1.6 mi · Out & back35 minLobos Creek Valley BoardwalkFlat boardwalk · No road crossing on this route
  3. 2.0 mi · Loop40 minCrissy Field Promenade LoopNearly level · Mixed-surface shared loop
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Play sports

  1. SkateboardingBalboa ParkEnclosed ramps, small bowl · Future upgrade · verify status
  2. TennisAlice Marble CourtsFour courts, walk-up release · Book 7 days ahead · 15-minute release
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Play in water

  1. Indoor poolHamilton PoolHeated pool with two indoor slides · Admission · check recreation-swim schedule
  2. Indoor poolMartin Luther King Jr. PoolMain pool plus a separate tot wading pool · Admission · check recreation-swim schedule
  3. Indoor poolSava PoolEight-lane multipurpose pool with family swim · Admission · check recreation-swim schedule
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Local libraries

  1. The Mix teen media studios and makerspace alongside the Fisher Children’s CenterMain LibraryCivic Center
  2. Chinese and Vietnamese materials plus deep Asian American and Chinatown-history collectionsChinatown/Him Mark Lai BranchChinatown
  3. juvenile materials in five languages, assistive technology, and two study roomsMission Bay BranchMission Bay
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