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River Park is a pocket of Bronx Park beside the Bronx River near the Bronx Zoo, with a playground and a view of the river's waterfall. It is a pleasant stop before or after a zoo visit.
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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
Bronx Park, E 180th St & Boston Rd, 10460, in West Farms, the Bronx.
No. River Park Playground is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
Families in West Farms use Vidalia Park 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.
A go-to for Parkchester families, Playground 174 has play equipment suited to young children and room for active games. It's a convenient stop for short outdoor play sessions.
Families in Parkchester use Noble 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.
Taylor Playground is a neighborhood playground in Parkchester run by NYC Parks, where local kids climb, slide and swing close to home. It works well for a quick after-school or weekend play break.
Admiral Farragut Playground is a neighborhood playground in Tremont run by NYC Parks, where local kids climb, slide and swing close to home. It works well for a quick after-school or weekend play break.
Boxcar Playground (Crotona Park) is a local NYC Parks play space in Crotona Park East where kids can climb, slide and play with neighborhood friends. It is free to use and open to all.