Yorkville
Free
Carl Schurz Park Playground
NYC Parks
A shady riverside playground in Carl Schurz Park with climbing equipment, swings and sprinklers near the East River Esplanade.
About Ruppert Park Playground
Ruppert Park Playground is a local NYC Parks play space in Yorkville where kids can climb, slide and play with neighborhood friends. It is free to use and open to all.
- Free, no registration needed
- NYC Parks playground serving Yorkville
- Address
- Second Ave between E 90th & E 91st Sts, 10128
- 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
Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Questions parents ask about Ruppert Park Playground
What ages is Ruppert Park Playground best for?
Ages 1–12.
How much does Ruppert Park Playground cost?
Free; open to the public, no registration
What are the hours for Ruppert Park Playground?
Typically open daily dawn to dusk
Where is Ruppert Park Playground?
Second Ave between E 90th & E 91st Sts, 10128, in Yorkville, Manhattan.
Is Ruppert Park Playground indoors?
No. Ruppert Park Playground is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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