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
Riverside Park Playground near W 142nd St
by NYC Parks
Hamilton Heights
Photo: Momos · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
About Riverside Park Playground near W 142nd St
Families in Hamilton Heights use Riverside Park Playground near W 142nd St 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.
- Free, no registration needed
- NYC Parks playground serving Hamilton Heights
- Address
- Riverside Park, Riverside Dr near W 142nd St, 10031
- 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 Riverside Park Playground near W 142nd St
What ages is Riverside Park Playground near W 142nd St best for?
Ages 1–12.
How much does Riverside Park Playground near W 142nd St cost?
Free; open to the public, no registration
What are the hours for Riverside Park Playground near W 142nd St?
Typically open daily dawn to dusk
Where is Riverside Park Playground near W 142nd St?
Riverside Park, Riverside Dr near W 142nd St, 10031, in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan.
Is Riverside Park Playground near W 142nd St indoors?
No. Riverside Park Playground near W 142nd St is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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