Top rated Playgrounds in New York City

Experience the best that New York City has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 44 places from Playground category.

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Hunter's Point South Park Playground
Playground
👍👍 This playground is not big, yet probably the only one in NYC that has skyline view AND cherry blossom when in season. The okay structures are inclusive and can entertain kids at different ages and agility level. There are also sidewalks, fields, and dog park in the park and restaurants nearby so it'...
4.90 (33 reviews) (~1.82 km from centre)
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Heckscher Playground
Playground
Oldest playground in Central Park, with climbing structures, slides, water features & restrooms.
4.70 (1K reviews) (~2.07 km from centre)
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Pier 51 at Hudson River Park
Park
Pier over the river with a sheltered children's playground & benches to enjoy city skyline views.
4.70 (508 reviews) (~2.91 km from centre)
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Newtown Barge Playground
Playground
👍👍 Such a cute little park and waterfront promenade area! We're all in Quarantine now, but plenty of dogs out and a modest group of people enjoying the weather today. We tried to stay 6ft away from everyone. The dogs were having a party. Nice grass area, it's clean, and had a great view of NYC to the w...
4.70 (119 reviews) (~2.3 km from centre)
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Pier 25 Playground
Playground
👍👍 A large playground for small and young kids. Has slide and some climbing rocks and more.
4.70 (81 reviews) (~4.34 km from centre)
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Ancient Playground
Playground
Playpark with climbing platforms & passages modeled on the ancient temples of the adjoining museum.
4.60 (727 reviews) (~3.76 km from centre)
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Billy Johnson Playground
Playground
Landscaped area with rustic trails, a miniature stone bridge, a splash pool & a 45-ft granite slide.
4.60 (627 reviews) (~2.32 km from centre)
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Twinkle Playspace
Children's amusement center
Play space for kids 6 & under with a life-size climbable tree, a rope bridge & a space capsule.
4.60 (429 reviews) (~4.6 km from centre)
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Neufeld (Elephant) Playground
Playground
👍 A small but good kids'playground with a few structures and a water area. Fun spot near the Hudson River.
4.60 (153 reviews) (~3.74 km from centre)
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Evelyn's Playground
Playground
👍👍 Great place with interesting free outdoors activities split . Greatest on a fair day to let kids vent off energy. Surrounded by all the hustles and bustle of Union square is this quiet playground for kids are a great experience …
4.60 (126 reviews) (~1.73 km from centre)
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John V. Lindsay East River Park
Park
46-acre riverside park with bike paths, an amphitheater & playgrounds, plus sports courts & fields.
4.50 (4.1K reviews) (~3.49 km from centre)
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Msgr. McGolrick Park
Park
Compact neighborhood park featuring historic pavilion, playground, picnic tables & war monuments.
4.50 (1.1K reviews) (~4.19 km from centre)
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Toll Family Playground
Playground
👍👍 One of my son's favorite playgrounds in the park. Hidden gem. Super clean.
4.50 (146 reviews) (~3.88 km from centre)
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17th St Playground
Playground
4.50 (107 reviews) (~4.97 km from centre)
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Tompkins Square Park
City park
Historic, leafy park hosting a farmer's market plus live music & other eclectic events.
4.40 (5.5K reviews) (~2.62 km from centre)
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Chelsea Park
Park
The Chelsea Doughboy Statue, a WWI memorial, is surrounded by fields & courts at this public park.
4.40 (1.3K reviews) (~1.78 km from centre)
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Torsney/Lou Lodati Playground
Park
Tree-lined playground featuring a spray area, handball courts, basketball courts & a dog park.
4.40 (585 reviews) (~4.91 km from centre)
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Murray Playground
Playground
Dog walking & theater shows in a family park with a soccer field, climbing ropes & splash fountains.
4.40 (494 reviews) (~2.69 km from centre)
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Vesuvio Playground
Park
Storied city park offering basketball courts, play equipment & a wading pool with spray showers.
4.40 (202 reviews) (~3.33 km from centre)
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Tecumseh Playground
Playground
😠 I've been going to this park for over 45 yrs. I seen the many transformations that have taken place. Not all were for the better. The park is now filled with so many Nanny's that DON'T attend to the children they are supposed to be taking care of. I hate taking my kids there because of all the...
4.40 (187 reviews) (~3.54 km from centre)
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