by NYC Parks
Set at 79th St between 68th Rd and 69th Ave, Middle Village Playground is a neighborhood spot where children climb, explore and play with friends. Ground-level activities and transfer platforms make much of the play area reachable for children with mobility needs. Summer brings the spray showers, so pack a towel and a change of clothes.
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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
78-38 68th Road, 11379, in Middle Village, Queens.
No. Middle Village Playground is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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