Ancient Playground
An Egyptian-themed Central Park playground with climbable pyramids, an obelisk and a sundial, plus a sandbox, swings and water play.
by NYC Parks
Located just inside the park near 76th Street, this Central Park playground offers climbing equipment, slides and swings for a mix of ages. It is a convenient stop for families strolling along Fifth Avenue.
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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
Central Park, Fifth Ave & E 76th St, 10075, in the Upper East Side, Manhattan.
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