by New York State Parks
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A 28-acre state park built on top of a Hudson River wastewater plant, packed with sports facilities: indoor and outdoor pools, a covered rink for ice skating in winter and roller skating the rest of the year, a running track, courts, fields, playgrounds and a carousel. Kids can join low-cost youth programs in basketball, baseball, hockey, skating and more.
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Open daily 6 AM–11 PM
Park entry free; pool entry about $1–2; classes $0–200
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Ages 2–17.
Park entry free; pool entry about $1–2; classes $0–200
Open daily 6 AM–11 PM
679 Riverside Drive, 10031, in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan.
Registration is handled by New York State Parks: parks.ny.gov, or call (212) 694-3600.
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