by NYC Parks
Set at Hillcrest Ave, north of Highmount Rd, Great Kills Veterans Playground is a neighborhood spot where children climb, explore and play with friends. Ground-level activities and transfer platforms make much of the play area reachable for children with mobility needs. A spray shower makes it a go-to summer stop when children need to splash and cool down.
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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
Great Kills Veterans Playground, Hillcrest Ave, north of Highmount Rd, 10308, Staten Island.
No. Great Kills Veterans Playground is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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