Reopened in 2025 after a $4.1 million makeover, this woodland-themed playground has treehouse-style towers, climbing nets, log structures and swings under the grove’s towering eucalyptus.
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 for Sigmund Stern Grove (the park containing the playground). Playground renovation completed and reopened Sept 10, 2025. Restrooms 8am-8pm spring/summer, 8am-5:30pm fall/winter.
From the venue’s own page, checked October 10, 2026. Holiday hours and one-off closures can differ.
Getting There
- MRight Of Way/Ocean AveMuni Metro M · 0.3 mi, about 7 min walk
- MWest Portal/Sloat/St Francis CircleMuni Metro K M · 0.3 mi, about 8 min walk
- BBalboa Park BART1.9 mi, about 47 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 Sunset District
Coming up Nearby
- Clancy’s Pumpkin Patch Fri, Oct 2–31 · Clancy's Pumpkins & Christmas Trees
- Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile Sun, Oct 18 · Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
- Scaregrove: Free Halloween at Stern Grove Fri, Oct 30 · Sigmund Stern Grove
Places in the Neighborhood
- Ocean Beach Parks & Playgrounds
- Andytown Coffee Roasters (Lawton St) Coffee Shops
Mentioned in Our Guides
Cite this page: Project SF, “Stern Grove Playground”, projectsf.com/listings/stern-grove-playground/ (updated ).