The best kid-friendly places in San Francisco

A neighborhood playground inside a much bigger park, so you can tack on trails, fields or a longer wander if everyone still has energy.

A bike park with tracks for all skill levels, great for kids learning BMX or mountain biking.

A really tall climbing structure with a slide, a couple of swings and wooden climbers, with a bathroom close by, a huge lawn and reservable picnic tables.

Structures spanning toddler to school age, with bathrooms right there and the pool and tennis courts a short walk off; parking takes a little patience.

An ice cream shop a block from Dolores Park, popular with locals.

A vegan Japanese restaurant serving sushi, miso soup, and tempura soba; cash only.

Noe Valley Italian that takes babies through school-age kids in stride.

New York-style pizza by the slice for takeout, a family favorite per one parent.

A canyon-style park with rock outcrops, trails, and a rec center that has a playground.

A playground that pairs well with a short walk into the nearby canyon.

A big Visitacion Valley park with a playground and picnic areas, and Coffman Pool next door for Tiny Tots swim lessons and open swim.

A Golden Gate Park playground with climbing structures and concrete slides, plus a nearby carousel with variable hours.

A busy, well-kept playground that shares its block with the city's only outdoor pool, plus tennis, basketball and a blacktop soccer pitch.

A museum paired with an outdoor play space, useful when you want an indoor backup for the outing.

Ice cream churned to order; a treat stop for babies through school-age kids.

Mission bakery with room for strollers; a morning bun makes the line worth it.