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A go-to for Washington Heights families, J. Hood Wright Park Playground has play equipment suited to young children and room for active games. It's a convenient stop for short outdoor play sessions.
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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
Fort Washington Ave & Haven Ave, W 173rd to W 176th Sts, 10033, in Washington Heights, Manhattan.
No. J. Hood Wright Park Playground is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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