Upper West Side
Free
Hippo Playground
NYC Parks / Riverside Park Conservancy
A Riverside Park playground known for its big hippo sculptures that kids climb and slide on, plus sprinklers and play equipment.
playground
River Run Playground (Riverside Park)
by NYC Parks
Upper West Side
Photo: Momos · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
About River Run Playground (Riverside Park)
River Run Playground in Riverside Park has a stream-themed design where kids climb, slide and splash along water features in summer. It is one of the most popular play spots on the Upper West Side.
- Free, no registration needed
- NYC Parks playground serving the Upper West Side
- Address
- Riverside Park, Riverside Dr & W 83rd St, 10024
- Website
- nycgovparks.org
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Weekly schedule
Typically open daily dawn to dusk
Cost
Free; open to the public, no registration
Plan a visit
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Questions parents ask about River Run Playground (Riverside Park)
What ages is River Run Playground best for?
Ages 1–12.
How much does River Run Playground cost?
Free; open to the public, no registration
What are the hours for River Run Playground?
Typically open daily dawn to dusk
Where is River Run Playground?
Riverside Park, Riverside Dr & W 83rd St, 10024, in the Upper West Side, Manhattan.
Is River Run Playground indoors?
No. River Run Playground is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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