Things to do in New York City, New York (NY): The Best Playgrounds

May 16, 2022 Esmeralda Fenner

Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.
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1. Heckscher Playground

65th St Transverse, New York City, NY 10019 +1 212-310-6600 http://www.centralparknyc.org/things-to-see-and-do/attractions/heckscher-playground.html
Excellent
55%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 38 reviews

Heckscher Playground

Reviewed By EconomistTravels - Washington DC, United States

This amazing playground has incorporated some large natural rock features into the play structures. The result is a refreshingly challenging set of climbing structures for kids and parents alike. It gives the kids a less curated experience, as they run around on top of the rocks. The built structures are like castle walls, so it really is like some kind of medieval fortress defense. There are also more conventional play structures and swings etc. A drummer was playing some amazing,energetic music the whole time we were there, which adds to the ambiance.

2. East 72nd Street Playground

East 72nd street, New York City, NY +1 212-310-6600 http://www.centralparknyc.org/things-to-see-and-do/attractions/east-72nd-street-playground.html
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

East 72nd Street Playground

3. Highbridge Park

W 155 St and Dyckman St Edgecombe Av & Amsterdam Av, New York City, NY 10039 +1 212-639-9675 http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/highbridge-park
Excellent
75%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 16 reviews

Highbridge Park

Reviewed By misopiso88 - Seattle, United States

Wonderful Park in Upper Manhattan with an incredible BMX trail/track. Terrific for both kids and teens. Highly recommend!

4. Ancient Playground

85th Street right off of Fifth Avenue Just north of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, NY 10028 +1 212-310-6600 http://www.centralparknyc.org/things-to-see-and-do/attractions/ancient-playground.html
Excellent
63%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8 reviews

Ancient Playground

5. Imagination Playground

165 John St, New York City, NY 10038-3512 http://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/imagination-playground
Excellent
25%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
8%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 12 reviews

Imagination Playground

6. Tudor Grove Playground

E. 42 Street Between 1 Ave. and 2 Ave., New York City, NY http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/tudorgroveplayground/
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 2 reviews

Tudor Grove Playground

7. Bleecker Street Playground

414 Bleecker St Corner of Bleecker and Hudson, New York City, NY 10014-2180
Excellent
25%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 8 reviews

Bleecker Street Playground

8. Billy Johnson Playground

East 67th Street, New York City, NY 10022 +1 212-310-6600 [email protected] https://www.centralparknyc.org/locations/billy-johnson-playground
Excellent
21%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
14%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 14 reviews

Billy Johnson Playground

A rustic playground in NYC's Central Park that features wood nymphs, vine-covered gazebos and arched bridges.

9. Marcus Garvey Memorial Park

Madison Ave, E 120 to E 124 Streets, New York City, NY 10027-6316 http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/marcusgarveypark
Excellent
15%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 27 reviews

Marcus Garvey Memorial Park

10. J Hood Wright Park

W. 173 St W. 178 St.. bet. Haven Ave. and Ft. Washington Ave., New York City, NY 10033 http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/j-hood-wright-park
Excellent
0%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 3 reviews

J Hood Wright Park

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