by NYC Parks
Crescent Beach Tot Lot is a small play area for toddlers and preschoolers inside Crescent Beach Park. Its low equipment suits little climbers who are just finding their footing. Because it sits inside Crescent Beach Park, a playground stop is easy to combine with lawns, paths and other park space.
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Open dawn to dusk
Free; no registration
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Ages 0–5.
Free; no registration
Open dawn to dusk
Crescent Beach Park, Armstrong Ave and Tennyson Dr, 10308, in Great Kills, Staten Island.
No. Crescent Beach Tot Lot is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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