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Exploring Playgrounds With the Kids

In New York City

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Central Park

Heckscher Playground

E 65th St, New York, NY, USA

Suitable for

Young Kids

The playground features a variety of play equipment, including swings, slides, climbers, and an extensive water feature, as well as ample open space for games—all set against Umpire Rock, one of the Park’s most dramatic rock outcrops, and the Midtown skyline

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Central Park

Billy Johnson Playground

Billy Johnson Playground, East 67th Street, New York, NY, USA

Suitable for

Young Kids

Instead of using standard play equipment, the playground is inspired by the nearby landscape: a wooden shelter, plantings and trails, a kid-size version of Gapstow Bridge, and two granite slides

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Central Park

Ancient Playground

Ancient Playground, Museum Mile, New York, NY, USA

Suitable for

Young Kids

This big playground invokes Egyptian themes, such as fun climbable pyramids and a large sand lot and a spray shower that represent Egypt’s Nile River

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Riverside Park

Hippo Playground

W 91st St & Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10025, USA

Suitable for

Young Kids

Hippo Playground is a popular playground located in Riverside Park, Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City. The playground features a large hippopotamus sculpture, which is its centerpiece and gives it its name. It is a great place for children to play, with various climbing structures, slides, swings, and sandbox. The playground has both wet and dry areas and features a splash pad and a water play area, which is perfect for hot summer days. It also has plenty of seating areas for parents and guardians to relax and keep an eye on their children. Hippo Playground is a fun and unique place for kids to enjoy themselves and for families to spend quality time together in a beautiful natural setting.

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South Street Seaport

Imagination Playground

Imagination Playground, South Street, New York, NY, USA

Suitable for

Young Kids

Located in the South Street Seaport area, this playground encourages imaginative play. It offers large foam blocks that children can use to build their own structures, as well as sand and water play areas.

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Riverside Park

Dinosaur Playground

6681 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10025, USA

Suitable for

Young Kids

The Dinosaur Playground is a popular playground located in Riverside Park on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. The playground is named for the large dinosaur sculptures that are part of the play equipment. It is a great destination for families with young children as it offers a variety of activities for kids to enjoy. In addition to the dinosaur sculptures, the playground features swings, slides, monkey bars, a sand pit, and climbing structures. The playground is fully fenced in, making it a safe and secure place for children to play. There are also benches for parents to sit and watch their children play. Overall, the Dinosaur Playground is a fun and unique destination for families visiting Riverside Park.

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Madison Square Park

Police Officer Moira Ann Smith Playground

11 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010, USA

Suitable for

Young Kids

Let your child's imagination and feet run wild. Kids come to enjoy the brightly colored playground's water fountains, tire-swings, water-spouting alphabet blocks, turrets and slides

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Central Park

Adventure Playground

2 W 67th St, New York, NY 10023, USA

Suitable for

Young Kids

Located in Central Park's Riverside Park, Adventure Playground provides a unique and natural play experience. It has a water feature, sandboxes, swings, climbing structures, and more.

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Children Museum of Manhattan

Dynamic H2O

212 W 83rd St, New York, NY 10024, USA

Suitable for

Young Kids

The installation features a new, 22-foot-long, interactive water table with waterfalls, spinners, spouts and shoots for hands-on fun and discovery.

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Brooklyn Bridge Park

Pier 6 Sandbox Village

334 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

Suitable for

Young Kids

Dig into what might be the largest sandbox in New York City! It's great for toddlers as well as older kids

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Riverside Park

River Run Playground

River Run Playground, Riverside Drive, New York, NY, USA

Suitable for

Young Kids

River Run Playground is a popular playground located in Riverside Park on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. It is situated near the Hudson River and offers stunning views of the river and the New Jersey Palisades.
The playground is designed with a nautical theme, featuring a large wooden ship for kids to climb and explore, as well as a separate section with swings and a jungle gym. The ship's design includes climbing nets, slides, and other fun features for children to play on.
There are also benches and picnic tables available for parents and guardians to sit and watch their children play. The playground is located near several walking and biking paths, making it a popular spot for families to visit and enjoy the outdoors.

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Hudson River Park

Chelsea Waterside Playground

181 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA

Suitable for

Young Kids

The playground has been custom-designed to provide uniquely inspiring play opportunities for children and bring together much of what is special about Hudson River Park