Bay Area Outings: South Park Green

Located in San Francisco's SOMA neighborhood sits an unlikely hidden gem of a park. South Park has a sandy play area with swings, things to climb on and a fenced in area for little ones, all in a tree lined historic park. If you have been there in the past there is one recent major change. The large multi-colored climbing structure is no longer there. (Probably a good thing as it was very worn fiberglass.)

Located between 2nd and 3rd streets just south of Bryant, South Park is a welcome quiet spot in the busy city and an oasis of green in SOMA. It's easy to forget you are in the midst of one of the more commercial neighborhoods in San Francisco.

There are several good cafes and full restaurants in the ring of businesses around the park as well as the surprisingly kid friendly 21st Amendment right over on 2nd street. It's a perfect place for dad to feel at home and still get the kids something decent to eat after romping in the park. (Don't miss the weekend only breakfast pizza.)

Hint for dad: Za Za nail salon is just up on 2nd St. As well. A perfect place to give the lady in your life a mani-pedi break while you take the kids to the park. She can also shop at small stores nearby and join you for brunch, lunch or dinner.

The Good Stuff:

It's a really well done small park that is rarely overrun with bigger kids.

There is some shopping nearby.

There is a wide array of good food nearby.

The Bad Stuff:

Sometimes there are a few vagrants in the park but SFPD tends to keep them out.

Butler And Chef located right in the circle has great food but is not the most kid friendly. They actually have a "no stroller policy".

It's in an odd spot if you aren't already in SOMA for another reason.


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Welcome

Welcome!

This is a blog headed up by a genuine San Francisco Bay Area stay at home dad. We'll explore the bay area and beyond, review cool or not so cool places to go and things to do, visit restaurants and review products.

I'm JT and I am currently the primary caregiver of Bea, a whily 18 month old girl born and in the process of being raised right here in San Francisco.

A little pertinent background:

We are a family of three. Mommy, Daddy and Bea. We live in the heart of San Francisco near Grace Cathedral in a small urban apartment. We walk all over the city and beyond using our trusty Bob stroller and Kelty backpack carrier. We do not own a car but rent them on occasion for road trips. Bea and I travel by plane some but as a family we almost always go by car or train. You'll be getting the lowdown on that stuff too. I, JT, am home with Bea but am also a freelance photographer and writer as well as being a grad student working on my MFA.

This blog came about because I feel like there are relatively few resources specifically targeted at dads and even less for dads who are primary caregivers. Times they are a changing and dads have different needs as well as demands both from society and their families.

So, welcome again and feel free to write and let us know if there are places we should see, things we ought to check out or even questions you might want us to explore.