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Tot Lot

📍 Parkmerced, CA

4.7(9 Google reviews)

Small playground at 690 Brotherhood Way in San Francisco, near a busy highway. Sized for young children and primarily used by residents of the neighboring building. Equipment is basic and the footprint is compact.

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★★★★★Featured review by Solomon Fong

This "tot" lot is starting to not be a tot anymore. I don't think 6 years is considered a tot anymore. I remember when this park was oh so very young. *happy tears*

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Most practical for families who live in the Brotherhood Way building or immediately nearby. Families traveling from other neighborhoods will find the small footprint and highway proximity less rewarding than larger SF playgrounds. Best for children under 6 given the tot-focused equipment.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Manage expectations — the space is significantly smaller than photos suggest
Supervise closely given the proximity to the busy highway
🎟️Best used as a quick outdoor play option for very young children

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.7

9 Google reviews

Convenience for locals45%
Equipment suitability30%
Size vs expectations15%
Safety environment10%
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Solomon Fong

This "tot" lot is starting to not be a tot anymore. I don't think 6 years is considered a tot anymore. I remember when this park was oh so very young. *happy tears*

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V T

Ok playground but the pictures can fool you. It’s tiny and right next to a very busy Highway. Definitely will not go back. This is more for folks in the building next door

Reviews from Google

Overview

Tot Lot is a small neighborhood playground on Brotherhood Way in San Francisco. It's a compact space — reviewers caution that photos make it look larger than it is — and sits close to a busy highway. The play equipment skews toward younger children, and the space is most convenient for families living in the adjacent residential building. It functions as a local backyard substitute rather than a destination playground.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday06:00 – 22:00
Tuesday06:00 – 22:00
Wednesday06:00 – 22:00
Thursday06:00 – 22:00
Friday06:00 – 22:00
Saturday06:00 – 22:00
Sunday06:00 – 22:00

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