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playground
East 96th Street Playground (Central Park)
by NYC Parks
Upper East Side
About East 96th Street Playground (Central Park)
Just inside the park at 96th Street, this playground gives Carnegie Hill kids a place to climb, slide and swing. It sits near the north end of the Reservoir running track.
- Free, no registration needed
- NYC Parks playground serving the Upper East Side
- Address
- Central Park, Fifth Ave & E 96th St, 10128
- Website
- nycgovparks.org
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Weekly schedule
Typically open daily dawn to dusk
Cost
Free; open to the public, no registration
Plan a visit
Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Questions parents ask about East 96th Street Playground (Central Park)
What ages is East 96th Street Playground best for?
Ages 1–12.
How much does East 96th Street Playground cost?
Free; open to the public, no registration
What are the hours for East 96th Street Playground?
Typically open daily dawn to dusk
Where is East 96th Street Playground?
Central Park, Fifth Ave & E 96th St, 10128, in the Upper East Side, Manhattan.
Is East 96th Street Playground indoors?
No. East 96th Street Playground is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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