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beach playground
Sandpiper Playground
by NYC Parks
Rockaway Park
About Sandpiper Playground
Sandpiper Playground gives Rockaway Park families a free spot to play, with structures sized for young children. It is steps from Rockaway Beach, so families can bounce between the sand and the swings. On hot summer days the spray showers switch on, and kids run through the water to cool off.
- Spray showers for summer water play
- Located inside Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk
- Next to the beach and boardwalk
- Free, no registration needed
- Address
- Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk, Shore Front Pkwy & Beach 108th St, 11694
- Website
- nycgovparks.org
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Weekly schedule
Open dawn to dusk; spray showers run in summer on hot days
Cost
Free; no registration
Plan a visit
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Questions parents ask about Sandpiper Playground
What ages is Sandpiper Playground best for?
Ages 0–12.
How much does Sandpiper Playground cost?
Free; no registration
What are the hours for Sandpiper Playground?
Open dawn to dusk; spray showers run in summer on hot days
Where is Sandpiper Playground?
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk, Shore Front Pkwy & Beach 108th St, 11694, in Rockaway Park, Queens.
Is Sandpiper Playground indoors?
No. Sandpiper Playground is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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