One of the oldest public playgrounds in the country, with long concrete slides and climbing structures on a hillside. Next door, a restored vintage carousel spins hand-carved animals for a couple of dollars; call ahead for carousel hours.
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 |
Hours are park/playground hours. Carousel hours vary by weather, school schedule and season; call (415) 231-0077 for current schedule.
From the venue’s own page, checked September 19, 2026. Holiday hours and one-off closures can differ.
Getting There
- MIrving St & 2nd AveMuni Metro N · 0.3 mi, about 7 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 Golden Gate Park
Coming up Nearby
- Treasures of the Pharaohs Sat, Aug 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 · de Young Museum
- Children’s Business Fair San Francisco Sun, Oct 11 · San Francisco County Fair Building
- Fleet Week High School Band Challenge Mon, Oct 12 · Golden Gate Park Bandshell
Places in the Neighborhood
- Japanese Tea Garden Parks & Playgrounds
- California Academy of Sciences Museums
- de Young Museum Museums
Mentioned in Our Guides
Cite this page: Project SF, “Koret Children’s Quarter & Carousel”, projectsf.com/listings/koret-childrens-quarter-carousel/ (updated ).