Upper East Side
Free
Ancient Playground
Central Park Conservancy / NYC Parks
An Egyptian-themed Central Park playground with climbable pyramids, an obelisk and a sundial, plus a sandbox, swings and water play.
playground
Heckscher Playground
by Central Park Conservancy
Central Park
Photo: MusikAnimal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
About Heckscher Playground
Central Park's oldest and largest playground, with swings, slides, a maze-like climber and a big water feature, all with skyline views.
- Largest playground in Central Park
- Restrooms on site
- Address
- Central Park, west side between 61st & 63rd St, 10019
- Phone
- (212) 310-6600
- Website
- centralparknyc.org
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Weekly schedule
Open daily; restrooms 6:30 AM-9 PM
Cost
Free
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Questions parents ask about Heckscher Playground
What ages is Heckscher Playground best for?
Ages 1–12.
How much does Heckscher Playground cost?
Free
What are the hours for Heckscher Playground?
Open daily; restrooms 6:30 AM-9 PM
Where is Heckscher Playground?
Central Park, west side between 61st & 63rd St, 10019, Manhattan.
Is Heckscher Playground indoors?
No. Heckscher Playground is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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