A compact neighborhood playground with equipment for young kids and a basketball court. The library’s bookmobile brings storytimes here too.
Opening Hours
| Monday | 5 am–midnight |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5 am–midnight |
| Wednesday | 5 am–midnight |
| Thursday | 5 am–midnight |
| Friday | 5 am–midnight |
| Saturday | 5 am–midnight |
| Sunday | 5 am–midnight |
Restrooms: Spring/Summer 8am–8pm; Fall/Winter 8am–5:30pm.
From the venue’s own page, checked October 13, 2026. Holiday hours and one-off closures can differ.
Getting There
- MHyde St & BroadwayPowell–Hyde cable car · 160 m, about 2 min walk
- MCalifornia St & Larkin StCalifornia St cable car · 0.4 mi, about 9 min walk
- BPowell Street BART1.1 mi, about 27 min walk
Transit directions, including buses
Nearest Muni Metro, streetcar and cable car stops and BART stations, from SFMTA and BART published stop data. Distances are straight-line, and walking times are our estimate. Buses aren’t listed here.
More in Russian Hill
Coming up Nearby
- Spooky Storytime in the Park at Francisco Park Sat, Oct 31 · Francisco Park, Children's Playground
Places in the Neighborhood
- Lombard Street (Crooked Block) Attractions
- Saint Frank Coffee Coffee Shops
- Swensen’s Ice Cream Ice Cream & Treats
- Za Pizza Restaurants
Mentioned in Our Guides
Cite this page: Project SF, “Helen Wills Playground”, projectsf.com/listings/helen-wills-playground/ (updated ).