Broviding in the Presidio: A Toddler’s Day of Domination
While our daughter was living it up at a birthday party, we had a choice—kick back at home or get after it. Naturally, we chose the latter. With our toddler in tow, we hit the Presidio, making the most of the epic playground that is San Francisco.
First stop: Pershing Square. Our little dude wasted no time climbing on cannons and balancing on cannonballs like a tiny general surveying his domain. From there, he sprinted across the Main Lawn, taking on the oversized red chairs like a parkour pro. Each jump, each balance test, was a new challenge—and he owned every second of it.
Next up: Tunnel Tops, where the real action began. The massive horse swing? Prime territory for toddler domination. He claimed the front seat, riding high like a champ while other SF parents tried to negotiate turn-taking. Not us. We let him ride until he was ready to move on, because that’s how a brovider rolls.
The fallen tree was the next battleground, where he let out a warrior’s roar at the other kids before moving into the sand and water play zone. That’s where we encountered another elite brovider, rocking a T-shirt that read, “If lifting was easy, it would be called your mom.” Respect. He was deep in the trenches, building and splashing with his son like a true dad-athlete.
After hours of full-send playtime, we wrapped it up with a victory feast at Il Parco. Our little man absolutely demolished the Upside Down Sicilian Pizza—Homemade Mozzarella, Bianco DiNapoli Tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano, Sicilian Oregano, and Basil. One bite in, and you could see it in his eyes—this was elite-tier fuel for future brovider greatness. He crushed every last piece like a mini food champion, proving once again that a proper feast is the key to toddler domination.
With his appetite satisfied and his energy spent, he was so wiped from the action that he knocked out easily for his afternoon nap, a true testament to the power of the brovider session. Another day of fatherhood well spent, proving that when it comes to broviding, you don’t just sit on the sidelines—you get in the game.
Brovider Recommendations: Get Outside and Get After It
Hit a Park with Climbing Challenges – Places like Tunnel Tops or Golden Gate Park provide natural and built climbing features to keep kids engaged.
Embrace Local Playgrounds – Find a spot with swings, climbing walls, or balance challenges to let your toddler build strength and coordination.
Let Your Kid Lead the Adventure – Instead of micromanaging, let them explore freely while you supervise from a distance.
Meet Other Broviders – Find like-minded dads and engage in some real talk while your kids take over the playground.
End with a Good Meal – Reward their energy output with some solid eats, whether it’s pizza, tacos, or a solid burger.
Don’t just watch the fun—be part of it. That’s the brovider way.