Playground Report Card 2008

Spring was an exciting season for the Playground Initiative, as we completed our goal of evaluating each and every RPD playground in San Francisco. The data forms the basis for the 2008 Playground Report Card, released in July.  Click here to find your park's grade and see a map of playground scores across the city.

The averaged survey results, which take into account factors such as equipment conditions, fall surfacing, signage, and wood surface treatment, indicated that over half of the 125 assessed playgrounds scored a grade of A or B. 45% scored C or lower, with 21% of the playgrounds considered to be “failing” (D or F).

Playgrounds included by RPD in the 2008 GO Parks Bond Playgrounds selected for safety improvements*

Cabrillo Playground
Cayuga Playground
Chinese Recreation Center
Fulton Playground
Glen Canyon Park
Kimbell Playground
Lafayette Park
McCoppin Square
Mission Dolores Park
Mission Playground
Palega Playground
Sunset Playground

Playgrounds selected for safety improvements*

Cayuga Playground
Crocker Amazon (Geneva)
Crocker Amazon (Moscow)
Herz Playground
Joe DiMaggio North Beach Playground
Lincoln Park
Merced Heights Playground
Silver Terrace Playground
West Sunset Playground
Youngblood Coleman Playground

*subject to change per collaboration with RPD