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    Wow Kids Playground

    4.7 (46 reviews)
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    We had a great experience hosting a private birthday party at the venue. The facilities were clean and the staff were extremely helpful in taking the stress out of decorating, setting up and cleaning up for the event. It was a pleasure working with their event planner Susan who did an outstanding job in all the details. The play areas are also spacious enough for adults to play along with their children.

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    Crystal T.

    We had a playdate here with a couple friends, and it was so much fun! Our group of kids ranged from 3-6 years old. There was so much for them to do. My son's favorite parts were the pretend horse and the small zip line. My daughter's favorites were the princess dress up and the monster tongue slide. The indoor playground felt spacious--they fit a lot in this space! Also, halfway through, we discovered the downstairs, which had party rooms, arcade games, and a pretend play area with dress up/grocery toys/kitchen toys. This place is also attached to a cafe with really reasonably priced food, especially for downtown SF. We got gyoza, ramen, and BBQ pork buns. There are lots of tables, and even free WiFi! The cafe area is a nice place for parents to relax while the kids run around. They also have high chairs for the little ones. The bathrooms were clean and had stools for the kids to wash their hands. We stayed 4 hours, but I think my kids would've stayed longer if I let them.

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    We were already fans of WOW playground but after throwing our daughter's birthday party here for the first time, we're even bigger fans. Susan, Cyrus and their team went above and beyond to ensure our event not only ran seamlessly, but looked amazing as well. I wish I took more pics of the beautiful party room so I could share here. My husband and I couldn't believe how accommodating their staff was and helped us set-up everything so we didn't have to worry. Our attendees were able to play in their impressive indoor playground throughout the 3 hour duration of our party and we got a private party room that was perfectly set-up with the Frozen theme of my daughter's dreams - complete with a balloon arch and photo opportunity backdrop. My daughter said this was the best birthday yet and all of our guests seemed to be happy and impressed as well. It doesn't hurt that the indoor playground is probably the best in the city right now - the kids had the best time playing and didn't want to leave. Highly recommend WOW playground to visit AND plan your next party! Thank you, Susan, Cyrus & team!

    Tracy T.

    I had been waiting for this place to open for sometime now. I'm excited that it's finally open and it's definitely living up to its expectations. I love how compact yet big this place is. That may seem like a contradiction, but it really is the best way to explain it. This place has two levels and Lots of playing area. It's like a humongous maze and it's great for all ages of kids. They have so many challenge opportunities and just room to run around and have fun and play. I also love that there's a café attached and also an eatery area for parents and caregivers to just rest and watch TV while the kids play. The downstairs areas where they have a lot of arcades and I love that the arcades are separate and near the party rooms. There are four party rooms in total, so tons of parties can happen at once. I also love the downstairs has another separate area for play dress up and make believe and it's really awesome. This place offers a membership but also drop-in opportunities. We happen to go the opening weekend and it was a discount if we came the last couple hours. All in all, I definitely think this is worth the price and a great option for children to run around and just really enjoy. I will say that the only downside is that parking is very limited. It's not impossible, but it's just limited and only on the street. But other than that , this is a great space and I look forward to coming back here many more times with my children.

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    Safitri B.

    An enjoyable place for my 2.5 years old child, everything is so clean and well organized! A really welcoming play area for toddlers & safe. Staff super friendly. Good cafe and excellent food! Beautiful place & great for parents. Would recommend

    Kids birthday party and party room. They took all the work out of set up and clean up. Thank you Staff!!!
    Christine M.

    10 's if I could! This is hands down the BEST place for toddlers in San Francisco! From the moment we arrived, I felt at ease knowing my children could play and explore in a safe and welcoming environment. The staff was fantastic--friendly, informative, and genuinely dedicated to ensuring a great experience for families. The play area was not only fun but also impeccably clean, giving me peace of mind while my kids enjoyed themselves. The food options were perfect for little ones--delicious, just the right portions, and very affordable! Overall, our entire family had a wonderful time, and we left with smiles on our faces. If you're looking for a fantastic spot for kids that won't break the bank, look no further! We can't wait to come back!

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    Wendy W.

    San Francisco has a fair amount of indoor playgrounds and all of them are pretty great. What sets WOW apart is the size of the space and thoughtful amenities. The space is two stories, with the first story contains a cafe, dining space, and the indoor playground. There are so many books and crannies, you really have to look around. Toddler space is really nice, lots of fun toys in addition to the playground. There are clean bathrooms, a family bathroom, and a quiet/nursing room. Lots of places for adults to sit within the soft space. Downstairs is an imagination play area serrated from a large arcade where the party rooms are. More bathrooms and adult seating. Party rooms were all pretty large. My only complaint was that the pretend play area's floor was dusty and dirty for 1 pm. It looked like they may have dove some light construction work and didn't vaccine after. Otherwise I found the facility to be pretty clean.

    Beware.  Yelp is listing their regular hours.  They are in the soft opening with less hours.  Don't go to late.
    susan g.

    WOW! We needed such an indoor playground in our community for such a long time. Thank you! My three kids came last Sunday. Ran around for 3 hours. They were tired and got a very good night sleep. This design is very nice. Really feel like you been to Disney without having to drive to LA. Kids very extremely happy. We will be back.

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    This is probably the largest indoor play area for kids in the Bay Area. They got everything here and the service here is amazing..

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    I experienced extremely rude staff when bringing my kid to his friends birthday party last December.

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    Such a fun great space! So happy this location is on Polk street and is so fantastic for kids!

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    Great place. My 5yo twins loved it! The lady up front was very nice and made us feel welcomed!

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    Awesome spot for kids, my daughter was entertained for hours. It feels new inside and it was easy to find parking.

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    Are there activities for an 8 yr old? We want to bring our grandsons who are ages 2, 6 and 8?

    Hi Yvette. Yes, for an 8 years old, we have a small junior ninja section in our jungle area. We also have a pirate ship & space station area with a wave slide that are more for the older kids for your 8 years old. We also have a basement area… 

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    The space is two stories, with the first story contains a cafe, dining space, and the indoor playground.

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    Flyer Thrill Zone & 7D Experience

    4.1
    (281 reviews)
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    We stumbled upon this simulator ride while walking around Pier 39 and decided to give it a try. It…read moreactually reminded us a lot of Disneyland's Soarin' Over California, but without the lines, we had the whole theater to ourselves, which is pretty amazing considering amount of tourists in SF. ​We ended up doing two rides over two days. The San Francisco flight was a bit dizzying but great and the T-Rex dinosaur experience was fully computer-generated but still a lot of fun. Each ride lasts about 10 minutes and features immersive details like tilting seats and wind effects from fans. It would be nice if they also added mists when you fly over the ocean. It's wasn't too expensive I believe it was $15 for adults and $13 for kids. Its something different to do if the weather is not great.

    This is one of the many attractions at Pier 39. They have the flyer ride, they have a "7D…read moreexperience" which is like a "shooter" game on a giant screen, and then they also have two "escape rooms." Everybody here was very friendly. I did the flyer ride. It is about a seven or eight minute ride, It was a lot of fun. It's one of those where you sit in the seats, and then the floor drops out from under you, and it is like you are flying over the city. The wind blows in your face, and when you were going over the water, you feel just a little bit of a spray. I don't want to give anything away, but it does take you all over the city. It was really a lot of fun. The only reason I'm taking off a star, is because the flyer ride is a bit expensive. It's $14 per person, adult or child. That wasn't too bad for myself, but if you are more than two or three people, it can add up. Regardless, it was well worth the money for myself to do. I wouldn't come back to see the same movie, but if they changed it, I would ride it again.. This ride is also part of the "San Francisco city pass. I had fun.. Thanks!

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    3.6
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    1.3 mi

    This is one of the many attractions in Pier 39. They have the flyer ride, they have a "7D…read moreexperience" which is like a "shooter" game on a giant screen, and then they also have two "escape rooms." Everybody who worked here was very. friendly. I did the flyer ride. It is about a seven or eight minute ride, It was a lot of fun. It's one of those where you sit in the seats, and then the floor drops out from under you, and it is like you are flying over the city. The wind blows in your face, and when you were going over the water, you feel just a little bit of a spray. I don't want to give anything away, but it does take you all over the city. It was really a lot of fun. The only reason I'm taking off a star, is because the flyer ride is a bit expensive. It's $14 per person, adult or child. That wasn't too bad for myself, but if you are more than two or three people, it can add up. Regardless, it was well worth the money for myself to do. I wouldn't ride the same ride again, but if they changed the movie, I would definitely ride it again. This ride is also part of the "San Francisco city pass." I had fun... Thanks.

    An okay one-time tourist attraction…read more I didn't know this existed until I came here with my family this past weekend. It had been a while since I last visited Pier 39. We were showing my aunts and uncle around the city, so I thought this would be something fun to do with the family. We had 8 people, and it was $14 per person. After we got our tickets, we went up the escalators to the second floor and walked inside. There was no wait. We sat in the top row, and we could see the edge of the screen. If you have the option, I would recommend choosing the bottom row. Note, if you're super, super afraid of heights, this may not be for you. The guard rails go away and the platform slightly lowers during the ride. I'm afraid of heights but this was nothing for me. However, my two aunts told me they were gripping the handles tightly the entire time. The experience was really short, about 5 minutes or so. For the price, video quality, and duration, I wouldn't pay to do this again. Definitely not worth the $14 per person.

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    My 7-year old LOVED this place, so that alone makes it 5 stars. For me personally, I'd say 3…read morestars, when factoring in its easy location and not having to wait in lines. So let's preface this with, my daughter corresponds with her "very own fairy" (aka. me--a very involved parent who also celebrates her half birthday, commits to elaborate elf on the shelf surprises for a prolonged period each year, is her Girl Scouts troop leader, etc.). She's been asking her fairy to take her to Neverland. The fairy responded "not yet", and instead supplied what my daughter referred to as "free" tickets" (online $20/pp, or $139/annual which includes an adult and 3 kids) to Fairyland the next day. We took the Bart to 19th St Oakland from San Francisco, which was SUPER convenient (daughter loves the train, and I hate driving in traffic), thought a bit of a walk in the Oakland heat/humidity. Also the lake that it's located on, absolutely reeks of sewage--I don't understand how people purposely walk/jog along the edges; but at least you can't really smell it from Fairyland. Just walk on the upper sidewalk or across the street if you share in my disgust. You'll get plenty of cute photos. The few rides they have (4 rides total) are very cute, had no lines on a summer weekday, and only accommodate heights between 36"-54" (except for the Jolly Trolley train which is all heights though adults need to watch their heads when squeezing in and out). The height restriction is very important to know before you go, to ensure your kid isn't disappointed. Wear sunscreen. No mosquitoes, which I was concerned about given the standing lake water and humidity. There are outdoor sinks with soap and antibacterial to wash your hands periodically, which I appreciated. As expected, a high priced gift shop, though it's stocked primarily with smaller toys, so if you're roped into purchasing something it won't break the bank. The single restaurant counter is actually quite perfect! Imaginibbles serves super cute, kid friendly healthy food that is reasonably priced at ~$7/entree. Smaller portions, but in my opinion, perfect for a theme park. The reusable cup ($8, includes one refill) is color changing when cold, very sturdy for a plastic cup, and you can fill with strawberry, white peach or watermelon lemonade that isn't overly sweet. You are also allowed to bring your own food, and there were plenty of folks picnicking on the large grassy area. Attractions are definitely old (paint missing throughout), and not cleaned well. Spiderwebs galore, particularly in areas that are meant to only be looked at, such as the Alice statue that you can see through a window in the Alice in Wonderland tunnel. A quick broom sweep would do wonders! There are a number of cute smaller animals, like chickens, a bearded dragon, 2 donkeys, and a land tortoise. These areas conversely appear relatively well maintained, which is fantastic for both the animals and to keep smells minimal. There is also a pressed wood town area with a slide where the kids can run around and climb into the different buildings, which seemed to be a favorite of many kids. There is a long ~30min puppet show (daily ~11am, 2pm) that changes seasonally, and somehow manages to keep most kids' attention. Magic key ($3) is an easy souvenir (colors change each day, so theoretically you can collect them), and used to hear music/stories through various boxes around the park. Though boxes are staticky (older), and some have bolts sticking out that prevent your key from being turned and thus the stories/music to play. My daughter quickly tired of them anyway, but she loves treasures like the "magic" key, so it was money well spent. There is also a hand-crank penny presser (51 cents) in the gift shop, so bring some change. One disappointment of Fairyland, is that there are literally no "fairies" anywhere to be found. You'd think they might have a few tiny fairy houses situated out of reach, or even fairy lights in trees to simulate fairies. Overall, fun filled and worth the ticket price. Just be sure your kid is in the height range for rides!

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    Happy Dragon welcomes kids to climb all over his back as he lounges inside the gates.
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