Families in Harlem use Martin Luther King, Jr. Playground as an everyday outdoor play spot, with play structures for younger children and open space to run around. It is free and requires no reservation.
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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
Martin Luther King, Jr. Playground, Harlem, 10026, Manhattan.
No. Martin Luther King, Jr. Playground is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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