Mission Creek Park Playground
A waterfront playground that works well as a quick stop on a stroller walk, with paths and open space continuing along the creek.
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Nearby places
Bowling alley off Union Square with bumpers and light lane food.
Mission Bay hotel with two-queen rooms and an outdoor terrace near the ballpark.
A tree-lined oval garden with two fenced play areas, sand pits and climbing structures for small kids, and a hummingbird garden.
Small and best for younger kids, with basic climbing and slides right by the waterfront. There are no swings.
Logs, boulders, earth mounds and a willow hut make up most of this playground, with a fenced area for climbing, swinging and sliding.
Mission Bay food-truck park with lawn games and room for strollers; every age finds something.