Set at 14th St between 31st Ave and 31st Dr, Astoria Health Playground is a neighborhood spot where children climb, explore and play with friends. Ground-level activities and transfer platforms make much of the play area reachable for children with mobility needs. Summer brings the spray showers, so pack a towel and a change of clothes.
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Open dawn to dusk; spray showers run in summer on hot days
Free; no registration
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Ages 0–12.
Free; no registration
Open dawn to dusk; spray showers run in summer on hot days
Astoria Health Playground, 14th St between 31st Ave and 31st Dr, 11106, Queens.
No. Astoria Health Playground is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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