Transportation & Parking
Transportation & Parking
Parking
Please note that there is NO-ONSITE PARKING available at WOW Kids Playground. The playground is situated in an older boutique building in the Polk District without on-site parking. We apologize for the inconvenience. A Village in the Heart of the City San Francisco’s Polk District.
Directions
San Francisco parking is a constant headache for both locals and visitors. It’s not easy to find parking spots-and most other options are quite pricey. San Francisco parking garages are your best bet if you plan to drive into the city for the day. Street parking can be difficult to find and time consuming. Nearly every space has a parking meter with a two hour time limit. Below are some of the best options in the Polk Street District. This will help you quickly find a place to park and know exactly where to go when you arrive. You can pay parking meters in San Francisco with coins, credit cards, prepaid cards and by phone. To utilize the pay-by-phone option, download the PayByPhone parking app. Enter the location number of the meter and pay the necessary amount. You can use the app to replenish your parking time before it expires. There is no charge for using the PayByPhone app.
You can get pre paid parking cards from local merchants in the city. The closet merchant is Cole Hardware, 2254 Polk Street – 415.200.3320, 8am-8pm. The prepaid parking cards come with a $20 or $50 value. You can also buy prepaid parking cards online. However, the cards can take at least a week to arrive. You can use SF Park’s official mobile app to find parking spaces in the city. The app is updated in real-time and follows dynamic pricing based on the availability of parking spaces.
Information regarding merchants above may not be up-to-date. For more current information, please check with business merchants directly.
Parking Meters
Most meters have a two-hour time limit. Meter rates vary in the Polk Street district. The rates are between $2.00 and $4.50 per hour. Hours of operation for most meters are 9am – 6pm Monday – Saturday. The only holidays with free parking are Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and NewYear’s Day.
METERS ARE NOT IN EFFECT ON SUNDAYS!
After you park, always read the meter to confirm days and hours of operation, time limits, and rates. Beware of the white, green, yellow and red parking zones.
NOTE: Meter rates / information above may not be up-to-date.
For more current information, please go to the SFMTA Transportation Agency website at https://www.sfmta.com.
Third Party Commercial Parking Lots
Polk-Bush Garage
(they are located 3-4 blocks away from us)
Location: 1399 Bush Street betweenLarkin and Polk Street
Hourly rate: $3-$5, Self-Parking Only
Hours: Open Monday – Thursday from 7am – 10pm, Friday from 7am – 2:30am, Saturday from 8am – 2:30am, and Sunday 9am – 10pm
Daily maximum or lost ticket: $36
Weekday Early Bird discount: Flat rate of $20 when you enter before 9am and exit before 7pm
NOTE: Rates / information above may not be up-to-date.
For more updated information, please visit: https://www.sfmta.com/garages-lots/polk-bush-garage
Old First Garage
(they are closest to us, only about one block away)
Location: 1725 Sacramento Street, between Polk and Van Ness Avenue
Hourly rate: Weekdays $4 each 30 minutes until 5pm. After 5pm, flat rate of $15
Hours: Everyday, 6am to 10pm
Daily maximum: $20
Weekday Early Bird discount: Flat rate of $20 when you enter before 10am and $17 when you enter before 9am
Weekend All Day discount: Flat rate of $15, all day Valet Parking Only. Prices Subjected to Change. Call Telephone: (415) 409-3800 to confirm.
Email: info@expressparking.us
Online Reservation: https://www.way.com/parkingdetails/4963870/Old-First-Garage
NOTE: Rates / information above may not be up-to-date.
For more updated Information, please visit: http://www.expressparking.us/locations
Old First Garage (Express Parking)
We were able to negotiate some discounted rates with them compared to their public advertised rates for our WOW Playground guests. You will need to have your parking ticket stamp validated by us to get the discounted rates. Please see information poster below.
Public Transportation - MUNI
Take San Francisco’s Muni buses and cable cars to WOW Kids Playground.
Affordable, safe, convenient and environmentally friendly, the following Muni lines stop near our playground.
#1 California Bus serving Financial District, Downtown, Chinatown, Nob Hill, Russian Hill, Western Addition, Richmond District.Buses run every 8 to 10 minutes.
Inbound from Richmond District to Financial District: Take the Clay and Polk Street exit.
Outbound from Financial District, Market Street (BART) to Richmond District: Take the Sacramento and Polk Street exit. #19 Polk serving Bayview, Bernal Heights, Market Street (BART), Downtown/Civic Center,Russian Hill, North Point, Fisherman’s Wharf. Buses run every 12 to 15 minutes
Inbound from Downtown/Civic Center to Fisherman’s Wharf: Take the Polk and Sacramento Street exit.
Outbound from Fisherman’s Wharf to Downtown/Civic Center – Take the Polk and Clay Street exit.
#49 / 47 Van Ness/ Mission serving City College, Bernal Heights, South of Market, MarketStreet (BART), Downtown / Civic Center, Russian Hill, Fisherman’s Wharf. Buses run every 12 to 20 minute.
Inbound from Downtown/Civic Center to Fisherman’s Wharf: Take the Van Ness Street between Sacramento and Clay Street exit. Walk one block east to PolkStreet.
Outbound from Fisherman’s Wharf to Downtown/Civic Center: Take the Van Ness Street between Sacramento and Clay Street exit. Walk one block east to Polk Street.
Powell & Hyde Cable Cars serving Downtown/Market Street (BART), Union Square,Chinatown, Nob Hill, Russian Hill, Fisherman’s Wharf
Inbound or Outbound
Exit at Hyde and Jackson Street. Walk three blocks west on Jackson Street to Polk Street. Turn left and walk two blocks to Clay and Polk Street
California Street Cable Cars serving Market Street (BART), Financial District / Downtown,Chinatown, Nob Hill, Russian Hill
Exit Cable Car at California and Polk Street. Walk two blocks north to Clay and Polk Street.
Bus Fare / Cable Fare / Ride Sharing
BUS FARE:
Adult $3.00 (CASH – EXACT CHANGE) $2.50 Muni Mobile
Youth (ages 5-18)
Senior (65+) $3.00 (CASH – EXACT CHANGE) $2.50 Muni Mobile
Disabilities $1.50 (CASH – EXACT CHANGE) $1.25 Muni Mobile
NOTE: Rates / information above may not be up-to-date. For more current information, please visit the SFMTA Transportation Agency website at https://www.sfmta.com.
CABLE CARE FARE:
Single Ride for Everyone $8.00
Walking San Francisco is a walking city. WOW Kids Playground is within walking distance from many neighborhoods. Take a stroll to the playground and let the WOW fun begin.
NOTE: Rates / information above may not be up-to-date. For more current information, please visit the SFMTA Transportation Agency website at https://www.sfmta.com
RIDE SHARING:
Vehicle sharing is a great option for getting around in San Francisco. With 5,700 vehicles operating on the city streets during peak hours, getting a vehicle to and from the playground is fast and easy. We at WOW Kids Playground wish everyone a hiccup-free visit. We hope the above collected information is helpful in assisting your visit.