Presidio Wall Playground
Presidio Wall offers ways to play for all ages – from toddlers on up.
Presidio Wall is a favorite spot for Presidio neighbors and visitors. It’s where toddlers play on slides and swings while school-aged kids work their motor skills on the climbing and spinning structures.
As their tots are busy playing, adults soak in the spectacular view, which on a clear day stretches north to the Golden Gate Bridge.
There’s something for all ages. This recreational complex also features picnic tables, an athletic field for baseball and soccer, basketball, pickleball, and tennis courts, and a clubhouse.
Getting to Presidio Wall Playground
Pacific Ave &, Spruce St, San Francisco, CA 94118
Parking
Very limited parking can be found on the shoulder of West Pacific Avenue next to Presidio Wall Playground. Access it only from the west via West Pacific Avenue from Arguello Boulevard. Note that West Pacific Avenue is a Presidio Slow Street. Be cautious and look for people walking and biking on this roadway.
Why We Love Presidio Wall Playground
The playground has two structures to choose from – one for babies and toddlers and another for school-aged kids. For the “big kids” there is an open field for picnics and pickup games, plus courts for basketball, pickleball, and tennis.
Accessibility
There is one accessible parking space on West Pacific Avenue next to the playground. Access the playground from the west side only. For more information on accessibility, visit the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department website.
Insider Tip
The clubhouse is a hot spot for birthdays and other gatherings. The shaded picnic tables outside can be reserved with the clubhouse or on their own. To make reservations, visit the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department website or call them at (415) 831-5500.
A GREAT PRESIDIO PLAYGROUND
While within the Presidio’s boundaries, Presidio Wall Playground has been managed by the City of San Francisco since 1923 due to an agreement with the Army. It’s under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department.
Getting to Presidio Wall Playground on Foot
Presidio Wall Playground is located along the Presidio’s southern boundary on West Pacific Avenue. The best way to get to Presidio Wall Playground is on foot. It’s near three Presidio trails – the Mountain Lake Trail, the Ecology Trail, and Lovers’ Lane. You can also walk in from San Francisco at a pedestrian gate at the intersection of Presidio Avenue and Spruce Street.
Have a Picnic at the Presidio
Presidio Wall Playground has a picnic area with five tables (no grills) that can be reserved by visiting the San Francisco Recreation and Parks website. If you need more amenities, there are many other options for Presidio picnics.
Kids and Art
Take the Mountain Lake Trail in either direction to see big art sculptures sure to delight the kids. To the west, Spire by Andy Goldsworthy is a towering structure made with cypress trees. And to the east, kids can balance on and play around Goldsworthy’s Wood Line, made with curvy Eucalyptus trees.
Don’t Forget the Presidio’s Newest Playground
If your kids like Presidio Wall, they’ll love the Outpost playground, a huge play space at Presidio Tunnel Tops where they can crawl and climb on structures made from things found in nature. Just like Presidio Wall, it has a feature where kids can mix water with sand.
Nature Notes
It’s our goal to make sure people can enjoy the Presidio’s natural beauty for generations to come. We work to protect native plants and animals while reducing our impact on the environment.
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