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West 110 Street Playground

West 110 Street Playground

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.

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  Heckscher Playground

  Heckscher Playground is fully equipped with swings, slides, climbers, and an extensive water feature. Its expansive amount of space also allows for kickball games, rock climbing, and city skyline views from Umpire Rock.

  Wheelchair Accessible School-Age (ages 5-12) Restrooms Water Feature Pre-School (ages 3-4)
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  Billy Johnson Playground

  For children of all ages, this playground is just north of the Children's Zoo. It is one of the most beautifully landscaped playgrounds with many rustic features, a stone bridge, a 45 foot-long spiral granite slide, an amphitheater-like seating ar...

  School-Age (ages 5-12) Water Feature Pre-School (ages 3-4) Wheelchair Accessible
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  Tarr-Coyne Tots Playground

  Designed specifically for toddlers, Upper West Siders can find this special playground in close proximity to Adventure Playground near 67th Street.

  Wheelchair Accessible Toddlers Pre-School (ages 3-4) Water Feature
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  Adventure Playground

  This playground, the upper of the two playgrounds at West 67th Street, provides innovative adventure features such as a stone sand fortress and a water feature set on a large compass.

  Water Feature School-Age (ages 5-12) Wheelchair Accessible
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  East 72nd St. Playground

  A popular adventure-style playground with dappled shade and a water sprinkler. Kids enjoy the tire swings, tunnels, and a net climber.

  School-Age (ages 5-12) Wheelchair Accessible Water Feature
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  James Michael Levin Playground

  Walk through the 76th Street East side entrance to find this playground with plenty of open space to run around and an enchanting Alice in Wonderland themed water fountain for summer splashing.

  Pre-School (ages 3-4) Wheelchair Accessible Water Feature School-Age (ages 5-12)
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  Three Bears Playground

  Located just south of the Metropolitan Museum at 79th Street, right off Fifth Avenue, visitors will be welcomed by the Group of Bears statue surrounded by a large circular seating area at the entrance.

  Wheelchair Accessible Water Feature Toddlers Pre-School (ages 3-4)
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  Diana Ross Playground

  For children of all ages. This playground features sturdy wood equipment, tire swings, a tube slide, a corkscrew slide, and a "mushroom" water feature.

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  Mariner's Playground

  Ages 2-5. This toddler playground has a strong nautical theme. There is a "pond" sprinkler area complete with painted red fish, slides, see-saw, rocking fish and sandbox.

  Water Feature Wheelchair Accessible Toddlers Pre-School (ages 3-4)
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  Ancient Playground

  Ancient Playground is located just north of the Metropolitan Museum which is the inspiration for the Egyptian-themed play structures. Find this popular spot at 85th Street and 5th Avenue.

  Wheelchair Accessible Pre-School (ages 3-4) School-Age (ages 5-12) Water Feature
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  Pinetum Playground

  For children of all ages. This playground, located at the northwest corner of the Great Lawn (84th Street), features regular swings and bucket swings, chin-up bars, and has a large picnic area in a beautiful pine tree setting.

  School-Age (ages 5-12) Pre-School (ages 3-4)
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  Abraham and Joseph Spector Playground

  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.

  Water Feature Pre-School (ages 3-4) School-Age (ages 5-12)
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  Safari Playground

  The Safari Playground features hippopotamus sculptures and tree houses, plus canoe and water spray features for the little ones.

  Wheelchair Accessible Water Feature Pre-School (ages 3-4)
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  Tarr-Coyne Wild West Playground

  This western-themed playground full of wooden structures is located on 93rd Street just off Central Park West. Scaled for little ones, it includes a large sand play area, swings, and an interactive water feature.

  Pre-School (ages 3-4) School-Age (ages 5-12) Water Feature
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  E. 96th St. Playground

  Also known as Margaret L. Kempner Playground, this playground accommodates children of all ages, has a large play area with picnic tables, features a variety of swings and more.

  Water Feature Wheelchair Accessible School-Age (ages 5-12)
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  Rudin Family Playground

  Located at 96th Street off of Central Park West, this playground's centerpiece is a large, wisteria-covered trellis that provides shaded seating.

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  Robert Bendheim Playground

  Located on the East Side at 100th Street, the playground is considered a "playground for all children," and was designed to be accessible to children with and without disabilities.

  Pre-School (ages 3-4) Water Feature Wheelchair Accessible Restrooms School-Age (ages 5-12)
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  Tarr Family Playground

  For children of all ages. This playground, one of the oldest and most popular in Central Park, includes painted wood equipment stands in sand-covered area, monkey bars, tire swings and two tree houses.

  School-Age (ages 5-12) Wheelchair Accessible Pre-School (ages 3-4) Water Feature
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  Bernard Family Playground

  This intimate playground is the perfect size for the toddlers it's designed for. It includes three play areas that include swing sets, a jungle gym and a water spray area.

  Wheelchair Accessible Water Feature Pre-School (ages 3-4) Toddlers
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  West 110th Street Playground

  The 110th Street playground sits in a beautiful setting bounded on one side by dramatic rock outcrops and surrounded by mature trees.

  School-Age (ages 5-12) Pre-School (ages 3-4) Water Feature Wheelchair Accessible Toddlers
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  East 110th Street Playground

  This is a favorite playground for many in the north end, situated between the scenic Harlem Meer and 110th Street, close to 5th ave.

  Wheelchair Accessible Water Feature School-Age (ages 5-12)