NYC's 5 Best Central Park Playgrounds


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Central Park has 21 playgrounds that are unique in design and character. Most of them were built in the 1930s as part of a system of playgrounds located along the Park perimeter.


NYC's 5 Best Central Park Playgrounds

Ancient Playground. Ancient playground is located on 85th Street right off Fifth Avenue, just north of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, whose collection of Egyptian Art inspired the playground's climbing pyramids, obelisk, and sundial. In the main play area, pyramid-shaped climbers with slides and tunnels are linked by concrete bridges.


Adventure Playground Central Park Conservancy

Spector Playground, located at W. 86th Street, just off Central Park West, is one of the largest playgrounds in the park. Several large oak trees are scattered throughout the site, providing greenery and shade.


Adventure Playground Central Park Conservancy

Central Park Playground Map West Side West 110th Street Playground West 110th Street Toddler, pre-school, and school-age Tarr Family Playground West 100th Street Pre-school and school-age Rudin Family Playground West 96th Street Pre-school and school-age Tarr-Coyne Wild West Playground West 93rd Street Pre-school and school-age Safari Playground


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Adventure Playground, located on a hill near Central Park's West 67th Street entrance, is one of the Park's most unique and popular playgrounds. It has a fortress, a maze, a wooden pyramid, tunnels, and slides. There is an elaborate water feature for the warmer months. Location West side at 67th Street Suitable Ages School-aged (ages 5 to 12)


NYC's 5 Best Central Park Playgrounds

With 21 playgrounds to choose from, lots of lakes and ponds, and plenty of historical places to explore, a day in Central Park is sure to entertain. Bring your family and friends to explore all these fun Park activities for kids.


NYC's 5 Best Central Park Playgrounds

Everything we do—from maintaining sustainable landscapes and addressing complex restoration projects to collecting (literal) tons of trash and engaging with the communities that use this space—relies on a powerful collaboration between our staff, supporters, volunteers, and visitors. Donate New Year, New Look in the Central Park Conservancy Shop


Bernard Family Playground Central Park Conservancy

Central Park Playgrounds View Playgrounds for all Parks List of Playgrounds Rules and Policies Be sure to follow the rules posted at park and playground entrances. Bicycles, skates, skateboards, and scooters are prohibited. Pets are prohibited. At many playgrounds, adults are not allowed except when accompanying a child.


Central Park ReOpens the Billy Johnson Playground

With 21 playgrounds that are unique in design and character, Central Park offers play options for children of all ages and interests. It's easy to find a playground based on location or age ( see a map here )—but are you looking for the perfect playground for your children's personalities or passions? We have you covered. For adventurous types


NYC's 5 Best Central Park Playgrounds

For us, some of the greatest gems sprinkled throughout Central Park are the 21 different playgrounds—all 100% free, open from dawn to dusk, many of which have been renovated by the Central Park Conservancy over the last few years.


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East 72nd St. Playground. Located in a busy area just south of Central Park's East 72nd Street entrance, this popular playground is one of the Park's adventure-style playgrounds. Its unique maze-like design includes a fortress-like water feature, a large pyramid that integrates slides and tunnels, and a net climber.


Central Park Playground MinneMama Adventures

Plan for Play: A Framework for Rebuilding and Managing Central Park's Playgrounds. For the past 40 years, the Central Park Conservancy has restored Central Park, reviving its landscapes, water bodies, and facilities after a long period of severe neglect. This work has also included the renovation and reconstruction of the Park's 21 playgrounds.


NYC's 5 Best Central Park Playgrounds

Location East Side at 85th Ages Pre-school, School-age Restrooms Open 7:00 AM to dusk. Wheelchair accessible. Accessibility Accessible surface, water feature, and transfer to sand area; ramped play structure; adaptive swings Features Climbers, slides, tunnels, concrete bridges, sandbox, and bucket, tire, strap swings, and water feature


Playgrounds in Central Park

9 Central Park Playgrounds Every Kid Sho… by Stephanie Barnhart LOAD MORE From Heckscher Playground to Ancient Playground, here's an inside look at the best nine playgrounds in New York City's Central Park for kids.


Top 10 Public Playgrounds in Central Park and Where to Find Them

Central Park has 21 playgrounds that are unique in design and character. Most of them were built in the 1930s as part of a system of playgrounds located along the Park perimeter.


Central Park Playground MinneMama Adventures

Central Park has 21 playgrounds to choose from for all ages. See the map for locations of all the playgrounds in the park and click on each one to get more details such as age-appropriateness, accessibility features, and more. Toggle Map 1 Heckscher Playground