by NYC Parks
Across Central Park West from the Natural History Museum, Diana Ross Playground has climbing structures, slides and swings under shady trees. Kids can easily combine it with a trip to see the dinosaurs.
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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
Central Park West & W 81st St, 10024, in the Upper West Side, Manhattan.
No. Diana Ross Playground is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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