by NYC Parks
Set in East Elmhurst, Gorman Playground is a neighborhood spot where children climb, explore and play with friends. In warm weather the spray showers turn a playground visit into an easy water-play outing.
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Open dawn to dusk; spray showers run in summer on hot days
Free; no registration
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Ages 0–12.
Free; no registration
Open dawn to dusk; spray showers run in summer on hot days
84-11 30th Avenue, 11370, in East Elmhurst, Queens.
No. Gorman Playground is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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