Upper East Side
Free
Billy Johnson Playground
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A rustic Central Park playground with two granite slides built into a hill, a net climber, tire swings, a sandbox and an amphitheater spray feature.
playground
St. Catherine's Park Playground
by NYC Parks
Upper East Side
About St. Catherine's Park Playground
St. Catherine's Park is a busy Upper East Side playground on First Avenue, packed with climbing structures, slides and swings plus courts for older kids.
- Free, no registration needed
- NYC Parks playground serving the Upper East Side
- Address
- First Ave between E 67th & E 68th Sts, 10065
- 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 St. Catherine's Park Playground
What ages is St. Catherine's Park Playground best for?
Ages 1–12.
How much does St. Catherine's Park Playground cost?
Free; open to the public, no registration
What are the hours for St. Catherine's Park Playground?
Typically open daily dawn to dusk
Where is St. Catherine's Park Playground?
First Ave between E 67th & E 68th Sts, 10065, in the Upper East Side, Manhattan.
Is St. Catherine's Park Playground indoors?
No. St. Catherine's Park Playground is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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