This is one of Central Park's largest playgrounds and is located near 5th Avenue and 96th Street, just south of the 97th Street Transverse road, and in close proximity to the Reservoir and the East Meadow.
It features wide open space, a variety of equipment, bridges, slides, climbing structures, swings, a sandbox, and picnic tables. During the summer months, there is a new sprinkler.
Location
East side at 96th Street - near the Park’s East 96th Street entrance, in close proximity to the Reservoir and the East Meadow.
Suitable Ages
- Preschool
- School-age (ages 5-12)
Playground Features
- Water feature
- Wooden play structures
- Tire, bucket, and strap swings
- Sandbox and sand table
- Picnic tables
Restroom Availability
No restrooms
Accessibility
- Accessible surface
- Transfer to sand area and sand table
- Adaptive swings
- Ramped play structure
