by NYC Parks
Rudin Playground sits by the 96th Street entrance on Central Park West, offering slides, climbers and swings for young children. It is a good spot to stop when exploring the park's quieter north end.
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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
Central Park West & W 96th St, 10025, in the Upper West Side, Manhattan.
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