by NYC Parks
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Overlooking the East River, John Jay Park has a playground, courts and a summer pool. Kids from the Upper East Side climb and slide here and cool off at the pool in July and August.
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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
E 77th St & Cherokee Pl (at FDR Dr), 10075, in the Upper East Side, Manhattan.
No. John Jay Park Playground is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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