Liguria Bakery

This one has a tunnel, nest swing, monkey bars and a red parrot sculpture, all tucked into a nicely contained play area.

North Beach Italian-American with high chairs and big plates to share.

North Beach pizzeria with crayons on the table and slices kids finish.

North Beach theater where Dear San Francisco's acrobats perform feet from the tables. Ninety minutes, with tumbling that holds a seven-year-old and a grandparent.

An indoor city pool kept noticeably warm, comfortable for kids who get cold fast in the water.

Two metal slides and a bright orange climbing web, with a swimming pool, bocce and tennis sharing the park.