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Yerba Buena Playground & Carousel

Howard and Fourth streets
San Francisco, CA 94103 map
district: SoMa

Tel. (415) 247-6500
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Events Calendar
Fri Jun 06 - Fri Aug 29
Childrens Gardens Series - Caterpillar Puppets
Top stars of the Caterpillar Puppets are the Three Little Bla-bla-blas, a baby orangutan, and a rainforest monster whom the audience must help sing peacefully to sleep.... More		 Tickets
Sat Jun 07 - Sat Aug 02
Children's Gardens Series - Venezuelan Music Project
Led by Jackeline Rago, VMP performs a wide range of music, from folklore driven songs executed with traditional instruments, to more contemporary urban dance compositions complimented by the addition of the electric bass, flute, and saxophone. Combin... More		 Tickets
Fri Jun 13 - Sat Aug 16
Children's Gardens Series - The Unique Derique
Turning his agile limbs into a drum set or a harpsichord keyboard, the unique Derique delights audiences of all ages. His interactive performance – percussive, syncopated and dynamic – will leave you smiling for the rest of the day.... More		 Tickets
Fri Jun 20 - Fri Aug 15
Children's Gardens Series - California Sing-Along with Charlie Chin
Join folksinger Charlie Chin as he plays the guitar and banjo, taking us on a sing-along journey through California history. We'll visit the Gold Rush, the building of the Trans-continental Railroad, pass through the Golden Gate and find our hearts i... More		 Tickets
Sat Jun 21 - Sat Aug 30
Children's Gardens Series - Balamcoatl: Mesoamerican Music & Dance
Balamcoatl takes audiences on a journey of movement and experimental sound from the South to the North of Mexico, using traditional regional costumes and instruments. Balam (jaguar in Maya), and coatl (serpent in Nahuatl), unite to weave Mesoamerican... More		 Tickets
Fri Jun 27 - Fri Aug 22
Children's Gardens Series - Chelle! & Friends
Chelle! & Friends perform music from New Orleans, one of the most musical, fun-loving cities in the world. The music of New Orleans is so special because people from different cultures and backgrounds like Africa, Spain, and France, live there. The l... More		 Tickets
Sun Oct 26
Children's Gardens Series - Gardens Halloween Costume Walk
Join us for our seventh annual Halloween Costume Walk featuring interactive performances and games for kids. Hosted by The Unique Derique, and featuring live music, we invite children under ten and their families to parade in their Halloween finery! ... More		 Tickets

About Yerba Buena Playground & Carousel

With a playground, a Carousel, an interactive museum, an Ice Skating and Bowling Center and much more, the Rooftop at Yerba Buena Gardens offers kids of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to challenge their minds and bodies as individuals and as members of this community.

Children's Garden & Carousel

The Children’s Garden provides over 100,000 square feet of grass, gardens, and streams neighboring an almost 100-year-old amusement park carousel for exploration and imaginations to run wild.

Outdoor Space: 130,000 square feet of outdoor space, with an emphasis on discovery, nature, and play.

Carousel: This beautifully hand carved Carousel was built in 1906 and was formerly the Carousel from Playland-at-the-Beach where it ran from 1912 to 1972. In 1998, it was purchased by the City of San Francisco, fully restored and brought to Yerba Buena Gardens. Open Daily from 10am-6pm. Admission is $2 per ride. Located at the corner of 4th and Howard next to Zeum.