Mission Bowling Club

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

A small gated play space just off a busy corridor, with picnic tables around a central fountain.

One of a small family of taquerias going since 1991, known for the O.M.G. burrito mojado, chorizo breakfast burritos and a vegetarian burrito.

A ramen shop known for tsukemen, thick noodles you dip into a rich, hot broth, a fun one for kids to eat.

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

Valencia Street pastry shop where a cake or a cookie buys a quiet few minutes.