by NYC Parks
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A go-to for Washington Heights families, Highbridge Park Adventure Playground has play equipment suited to young children and room for active games. It's a convenient stop for short outdoor play sessions.
Typically open daily dawn to dusk
Free; open to the public, no registration
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Ages 1–12.
Free; open to the public, no registration
Typically open daily dawn to dusk
Highbridge Park, Amsterdam Ave, Washington Heights, 10039, Manhattan.
No. Highbridge Park Adventure Playground is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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