Christopher Playground

The lower terrace has the playground, courts and picnic tables; the upper one has a rock wall around an off-leash dog area, and the park looks out over downtown.

A hilltop playground with a basketball court, picnic area and dog run, good for a simple neighborhood outing with a view.

A playground by the rec center, where the Creek to Peaks trail sets off along Islais Creek and climbs toward Twin Peaks.

This is really a short, steep nature walk rather than a playground, with big city views from the top.

Chert rock outcrops, Islais Creek running free through 60 acres of canyon, and 3.7 miles of trails, beside a rec center with a gym and ball field.

A toddler-friendly playground with a big sand area and a bench to sip coffee on.