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Free
St. Catherine's Park Playground
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playground
Billy Johnson Playground
by Central Park Conservancy
Upper East Side
Photo: centralparknyc.org
About Billy Johnson Playground
A rustic Central Park playground with two granite slides built into a hill, a net climber, tire swings, a sandbox and an amphitheater spray feature.
- Granite hill slides
- Mini Gapstow Bridge
- Address
- Central Park, east side at E 67th St, 10065
- Phone
- (212) 310-6600
- Website
- centralparknyc.org
Weekly schedule
Open daily; no restrooms on site
Cost
Free
Plan a visit
Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Questions parents ask about Billy Johnson Playground
What ages is Billy Johnson Playground best for?
Ages 2–12.
How much does Billy Johnson Playground cost?
Free
What are the hours for Billy Johnson Playground?
Open daily; no restrooms on site
Where is Billy Johnson Playground?
Central Park, east side at E 67th St, 10065, in the Upper East Side, Manhattan.
Is Billy Johnson Playground indoors?
No. Billy Johnson Playground is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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