An indoor playground in Hamilton Heights where kids climb, slide and explore during timed open-play sessions. It also hosts birthday parties, offers memberships and runs a summer camp.
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Summer hours: weekdays 9:30 AM-2:30 PM, weekends 10 AM-2:30 PM when available
Open play $25 (2 hrs weekdays / 1 hr weekends, 1 child + 1 guest); extra adult $15
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Open play $25 (2 hrs weekdays / 1 hr weekends, 1 child + 1 guest); extra adult $15
Summer hours: weekdays 9:30 AM-2:30 PM, weekends 10 AM-2:30 PM when available
1809 Amsterdam Ave, 10031, in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan.
Yes. Harlem Studio Playground is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by Harlem Studio Playground: harlemstudioplayground.squarespace.com, or call (646) 484-5037.
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