by NYC Parks
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Tompkins Square Park in the East Village has playgrounds for younger and older children, set among big old shade trees. The park is a lively neighborhood gathering place.
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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
Avenue A to Avenue B, E 7th to E 10th Sts, 10009, in the East Village, Manhattan.
No. Tompkins Square Park Playground is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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