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New York City Playgrounds & Parks Guide

Jun 20 2012
New York City Playgrounds & Parks Guide

NYC is a big concrete jungle, yes, but we've also got almost 30,000 acres of parkland. From grand, romantic 19th century parks like Central Park and Prospect Park to modern state-of-the-art playgrounds, New York City has some of the best urban green spaces, anywhere.

The city's wonderful parks and playgrounds are part of what makes raising kids here special. No need to coordinate playdates; just head to a neighborhood playground to meet friends or make new ones. You can also do a lot more than just play in the parks, you can go bird-watching, boating, picnicking, or just lay on the grass and stare at the clouds. Our parks and playgrounds are our backyards, community centers and nature preserves all wrapped up in one.

This guide to New York City's Best Playgrounds & Parks will lead you to some veteran favorites as well as innovative newbies that we adore.

Staying Cool in the Parks

Water Feature: Great Water Playgrounds in NYCWater Feature: Great Water Playgrounds in NYC
NYC Playgrounds with Shade: Shady Park Benches and Equipment NYC Playgrounds with Shade: Shady Park Benches and Equipment
Ice Cream Shops Near Manhattan and Brooklyn Parks Ice Cream Shops Near Manhattan and Brooklyn Parks

New York's Central Park

Destination Playground: Central Park's Billy Johnson Playground Destination Playground: Central Park's Billy Johnson Playground
Hidden NY: 19 Fun Things to Do in Central Park Beyond the ZooHidden NY: 19 Fun Things to Do in Central Park Beyond the Zoo
Destination Playground: Heckscher Playground in Central ParkDestination Playground: Heckscher Playground in Central Park
Destination Playground: Ancient Playground in Central ParkDestination Playground: Ancient Playground in Central Park

Manhattan

Carl Schurz Park with NYC Kids: Things to Do in the Upper East Side ParkCarl Schurz Park with NYC Kids: Things to Do in the Upper East Side Park
Destination Playground: New Union Square PlaygroundDestination Playground: New Union Square Playground
The Long Awaited David Rockwell Imagination Playground Opens Today in Burling SlipThe Long Awaited David Rockwell Imagination Playground Opens Today in Burling Slip
Seal Park, Chelsea Waterside Playground and Other Great Chelsea Parks for NYC KidsSeal Park, Chelsea Waterside Playground and Other Great Chelsea Parks for NYC Kids
Destination Playground: Pier 84 in Hudson River ParkDestination Playground: Pier 84 in Hudson River Park
Destination Playground: Indian Road Playground in Inwood Hill Park Destination Playground: Indian Road Playground in Inwood Hill Park
Destination Playground: Riverbank State Park in HarlemDestination Playground: Riverbank State Park in Harlem
Harlem Parks and Playgrounds: A Photo Tour of Six Uptown Green SpacesHarlem Parks and Playgrounds: A Photo Tour of Six Uptown Green Spaces
Bryant Park and Other Midtown West Playgrounds for NYC Kids Bryant Park and Other Midtown West Playgrounds for NYC Kids
Destination Playground: Hippo Playground in Riverside ParkDestination Playground: Hippo Playground in Riverside Park
Destination Playground: Hester Street PlaygroundDestination Playground: Hester Street Playground
Destination Playground: Nelson A Rockefeller Park in Battery Park CityDestination Playground: Nelson A Rockefeller Park in Battery Park City

Brooklyn

Hidden NY:  17 Things To Do in Prospect ParkHidden NY: 17 Things To Do in Prospect Park
Things to Do in Brooklyn Bridge Park with KidsThings to Do in Brooklyn Bridge Park with Kids
Things to Do in McCarren Park with KidsThings to Do in McCarren Park with Kids
Things to Do in Fort Greene Park with KidsThings to Do in Fort Greene Park with Kids
Destination Playgrounds in Park Slope: Best Outdoor Places to PlayDestination Playgrounds in Park Slope: Best Outdoor Places to Play
Pier 6 Playground at Brooklyn Bridge ParkPier 6 Playground at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Photos of the New Playground at Brooklyn Bridge ParkPhotos of the New Playground at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Vanderbilt Playground in Prospect Park is Open (Finally!)Vanderbilt Playground in Prospect Park is Open (Finally!)
J.J. Byrne Playground Reopens in Park Slope and It's Definitely a Destination PlaygroundJ.J. Byrne Playground Reopens in Park Slope and It's Definitely a Destination Playground

Queens

Playing in Jackson Heights: Playgrounds and Indoor Play SpotsPlaying in Jackson Heights: Playgrounds and Indoor Play Spots
Rockaway Park in Queens: A Renovated Oasis with New Playgrounds, an Awesome Water Play Area, a Skatepark and BallfieldsRockaway Park in Queens: A Renovated Oasis with New Playgrounds, an Awesome Water Play Area, a Skatepark and Ballfields
Destination Playground: Elmhurst Park in Queens Destination Playground: Elmhurst Park in Queens
Destination Playground: Gantry Plaza State ParkDestination Playground: Gantry Plaza State Park
Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens: 14 Fun Things to Do with NYC KidsFlushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens: 14 Fun Things to Do with NYC Kids

Bronx

Destination Playground: Barretto Point Park in the South BronxDestination Playground: Barretto Point Park in the South Bronx
Starlight Park in the Bronx Reopens After a Stunning RenovationStarlight Park in the Bronx Reopens After a Stunning Renovation
Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx: 12 Cool Things to Do With NYC Kids Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx: 12 Cool Things to Do With NYC Kids
Two New Bronx Playgrounds Open in Tremont ParkTwo New Bronx Playgrounds Open in Tremont Park
Williamsbridge OvalWilliamsbridge Oval

Staten Island

Staten Island's Greenbelt for NYC Kids: An Awesome Carousel, Cycling, Hiking, Archery and a Living History MuseumStaten Island's Greenbelt for NYC Kids: An Awesome Carousel, Cycling, Hiking, Archery and a Living History Museum
Staten Island ParksStaten Island Parks
New Staten Island Playground: Schmul Park in Freshkills ParkNew Staten Island Playground: Schmul Park in Freshkills Park
  • Places to Play in Ridgewood, Queens for Kids: Parks, Playgrounds, Play Spaces and Kids' Programs
    Our month-long focus on Ridgewood, Queens continues with a look at places to play in the area, both indoors and out. Despite having a suburban feel, with lots of neighborhood townhouses boasting their own backyards, Ridgewood is also home to an impressive number of urban parks and playgrounds, as...
  • NYC Beaches After Sandy: What to Expect at Rockaway, Coney Island, Brighton Beach and Others in 2013
    New York City beaches open for the season this Memorial Day weekend despite the damage they sustained during Hurricane Sandy. The Parks Department staff, and sanitation and construction crews have been working nonstop to make sure they are safe and clean, and that the sand is back where it belongs...
  • Governors Island with Kids: Vintage Carnival Rides and What Else is New for 2013
    This Memorial Day weekend Governors Island reopens for the season. It's truly my favorite summer destination in NYC. Whenever I go I think to myself, if they built condos here, I would totally want to buy one. (Thankfully, the island is considered a national monument, so not even Trump can get...
  • Free Summer Outdoor Sports Programs for NYC Kids: No-cost Swimming Lessons, Golfing, Tennis, Kayaking and More
    Just because we live in a concrete jungle doesn't mean our kids can't enjoy a summer filled with great outdoor spots. And you don't even need to be a Hilton to afford them. New York City offers many opportunities for city kids to learn team sports and also try swimming, tennis, golfing...
  • Forest Hills: Best Places for Kids to Play and Learn
    Our month-long focus on Forest Hills comes to a close with a look at our favorite places for kids to play and learn in the area, both indoors and out. Forest Park, which is the neighborhood's southern border, is the go-to green space and boasts playgrounds, ball fields and a historic carousel....
  • NYC Playgrounds for Children with Special Needs
    There is certainly no shortage of wonderful playgrounds and parks in New York City. And as a mom of three (soon to be four), I've explored quite a few of them in my time—some with a fine-tooth comb. But when you add a child with special needs into the mix, the selection of truly great...
  • NYC Kids and Family Pool Guide: What to Know Before You Swim at NYC Pools
    In New York City we have plenty of pools to choose from: outdoor public pools, indoor pools,  private pools and even temporary pop-up pools. During the summer, NYC's free outdoor public pools are very popular, but they have their drawbacks, too. First and foremost, they all adhere to...
  • NYC Playgrounds with Shade: Shady Park Benches and Equipment
    Every summer we get emails from readers asking us which NYC playgrounds have the most shade. While kids can always cool off in the sprinklers, we parents are stuck baking in the sun all day—this week I've been reduced to lugging a parasol to the playground and it really doesn't go...
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