George Florence Park offer two newer play structures, one designed for tots (ages 2–5) and another for big kids (ages 5–12), providing fun options for a range of ages. Plus a large, flat grassy area perfect for running around or setting up a picnic blanket. Located at Tenth Street between Allston Way and Addison Street, the park occupies about a half-acre of space in Southwest Berkeley.
The tot lot is fully enclosed with a fence, so it’s a great place for keeping an eye on multiple toddlers or bringing your preschooler when you have a new baby in tow.
The tot lot features a plastic slide, some interactive play panels, bucket-style swings, a covered structure for playing clubhouse or store, and a modern climbing structure. Bring toys to enjoy the sandbox area (but scan it for cat poop, first!)
The area for older kids is not fenced. It features a tall slide and a modern climbing structure. This is an urban park, set close to the street and other buildings.
George Florence Park Features
Location: 2121 Tenth St, Berkeley
Unique Features: The tot lot play structure includes a slide and climbing opportunities. The big kid play area has a slide and a tall climbing tower.
Swings: Two baby bucket swings in the tot lot; two swings in the big kid play area.
Fenced in? Yes, the tot lot is fully fenced, and the older kid playground is partially fenced.Surfaces: Both playground areas have cushy rubber mat surfacing near the play structures and swings. The tot lot has a sandbox, and there is a grassy space in the middle.
Bathroom: Nope.
Lunch tables & seating: Benches and a few picnic tables.
Parking: Easy, free street parking is almost always available around the park.
Shade: Some trees provide shade depending on the time of day.
Pros: Mixed-age appropriate; typically not crowded.
Cons: No public restroom on site, and occasionally there are unhoused people near the edges of the park.
Make a day of it and check out these other nearby attractions:
- Up for a two-park day? Check out Strawberry Creek Park.
- Pick up donuts for your spread from Rainbow Donuts.
- Ride scooters over to Fourth Street.
- Mi Tierra Foods on San Pablo is a small grocery with fresh produce if you need a healthy snack.
