Park

Koret Children's Quarter and Carousel

Address

MLK Drive and Bowling Green Drive, San Francisco, CA 94121

Source: sfrecpark.org, checked 12 Nov 2026.

Round carousel pavilion at the Koret Children's Quarter in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco — Photo: mliu92 / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Playground and carousel in the southeast corner of Golden Gate Park. The playground opened in 1888 as the Sharon Quarters for Children and is thought to be the first public playground in the country.

Time needed 1 hour

Best time Morning

With kids

Insider tip

The Recreation and Parks page covers the carousel and the play area.

Tap to open the interactive map

View on the interactive map Google Maps directions

Nearby

Kezar Stadium Landmark · 1 min walk Small stadium on Kezar Drive at the southeast edge of Golden Gate Park, built in 1991 and seating 10,000. National AIDS Memorial Grove Park · 6 min walk Memorial grove in the eastern part of Golden Gate Park with rhododendrons and redwoods. Conservatory of Flowers Park · 7 min walk Wood and glass conservatory that opened in 1879, the oldest building in Golden Gate Park. California Academy of Sciences Museum · 10 min walk Science museum, aquarium, planetarium and rainforest on the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park. San Francisco Botanical Garden Park · 11 min walk A 55-acre garden in Golden Gate Park with more than 8,000 kinds of plants. Pork Store Cafe Food · 12 min walk Breakfast and lunch restaurant on Haight Street that describes itself as an original breakfast spot since 1916.

Around Golden Gate Park

Museums, gardens, a bandshell, bison and the beach chalets

Golden Gate Park has 13 places on the map. It runs from the Music Concourse and the Conservatory of Flowers in the east to the Beach Chalet and Park Chalet at Ocean Beach in the west.

Golden Gate Park has 13 places on the Roam San Francisco map: 8 parks and gardens, 2 museums, 2 restaurants and 1 landmark. Read the Golden Gate Park guide.

Golden Gate Bandshell Landmark · 13 min walk
de Young Museum Museum · 14 min walk
Japanese Tea Garden Park · 14 min walk
Golden Gate Park Park · 2.2 km away
Bison Paddock Park · 3.5 km away
Chain of Lakes Park · 4.1 km away
Beach Chalet Food · 4.6 km away
Park Chalet Food · 4.6 km away

Good to know

What is the address of Koret Children's Quarter and Carousel?: MLK Drive and Bowling Green Drive, San Francisco, CA 94121.
How long do you need at Koret Children's Quarter and Carousel?: Plan for 1 hour.
When is the best time to visit Koret Children's Quarter and Carousel?: Morning.

Stay near Koret Children's Quarter and Carousel

Browse live availability and compare prices around Golden Gate Park.

See hotels near Koret Children's Quarter and Carousel on Booking.comPrices are for the night of Saturday 14 November. You can change the dates on Booking.com. If you book, Roam San Francisco earns a small commission from Stay22 at no extra cost to you.