by NYC Parks
Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground gives Eltingville families a free spot to play, with structures sized for young children. Ramps lead up onto the play equipment and there are swings designed for children with disabilities, so more kids can join in. In warm weather the spray showers turn a playground visit into an easy water-play outing.
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Open dawn to dusk; spray showers run in summer on hot days
Free; no registration
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Ages 0–12.
Free; no registration
Open dawn to dusk; spray showers run in summer on hot days
54 Osborne Street, 10312, in Eltingville, Staten Island.
No. Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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