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.
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Riverside Park Tot Lot at W 116th St
by NYC Parks
Morningside Heights
Photo: Momos · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
About Riverside Park Tot Lot at W 116th St
Riverside Park Tot Lot at W 116th St is a small play area sized for toddlers and preschoolers, with low equipment that little ones can manage on their own. It sits inside Riverside Park, so caregivers can follow up with a stroll.
- Geared to toddlers and preschoolers
- Free, no registration needed
- Address
- Riverside Park, Riverside Dr & W 116th 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 Riverside Park Tot Lot at W 116th St
What ages is Riverside Park Tot Lot at W 116th St best for?
Ages 0–5.
How much does Riverside Park Tot Lot at W 116th St cost?
Free; open to the public, no registration
What are the hours for Riverside Park Tot Lot at W 116th St?
Typically open daily dawn to dusk
Where is Riverside Park Tot Lot at W 116th St?
Riverside Park, Riverside Dr & W 116th St, 10024, in Morningside Heights, Manhattan.
Is Riverside Park Tot Lot at W 116th St indoors?
No. Riverside Park Tot Lot at W 116th St is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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