by NYC Parks
De Witt Clinton Park in western Hell's Kitchen has playgrounds alongside ballfields and a dog run. Kids can climb and slide, and the Hudson River Park waterfront is a block away.
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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
W 52nd to W 54th Sts between Eleventh & Twelfth Aves, 10019, in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan.
No. De Witt Clinton Park Playground is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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