by NYC Parks
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Catbird Playground sits inside Carl Schurz Park by the East River, with play equipment for young kids and shady paths nearby. Families often stroll the riverside promenade afterward.
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Typically open daily dawn to dusk
Free; open to the public, no registration
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Ages 1–12.
Free; open to the public, no registration
Typically open daily dawn to dusk
Carl Schurz Park, East End Ave & E 86th St, 10128, in Yorkville, Manhattan.
No. Catbird Playground is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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