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. Additional wooden climbers are ideal for older children who love to climb and explore. For younger children, the playground has an obelisk-shaped structure set in a sandbox. Bucket, tire, and strap swings accommodate children of all ages.
It has an elaborate water feature during the summer months and was named the 9th best playground in NYC, by Time Out Kids, in May 2015.
Location
East side at 85th Street
Suitable Ages
- Preschool
- School-aged
Playground Features
- Water feature
- Climbers, slides, tunnels, and bridges
- Sandbox
- Swings: bucket, tire, and strap
Restroom Availability
Open 7:00 AM to dusk. Wheelchair accessible.
Accessibility
- Accessible surface
- Transfer to sand area
- Ramped play structure
- Adaptive swings
