Franklin Square Playground

Big, bright Mission bakery-restaurant with stroller room and plenty of space.

Mission Thai with big shareable plates that work for preschoolers and older kids.

A compact play stop with a community garden, picnic space and outdoor fitness equipment all packed into the same block.

A small contemporary gallery with rotating shows and a real youth arts program, best for older kids who already like art.

Six lanes in the Mission with a proper kitchen. Book ahead, go early, and bumpers are there if you ask.

A hilltop playground with multiple slides and little ride on cars, plus big views and the famously twisty street next door.