by NYC Parks
Set within Wards Island Park in Randall's Island, this playground offers climbing and sliding equipment for young kids. It pairs well with a longer day outdoors in the park.
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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
Randall's Island Park, Wards Island, 10035, Manhattan.
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