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neighborhood playground
Vernon Playground
by NYC Parks
Long Island City
About Vernon Playground
Set in Long Island City, Vernon Playground is a neighborhood spot where children climb, explore and play with friends. On hot summer days the spray showers switch on, and kids run through the water to cool off.
- Spray showers for summer water play
- Free, no registration needed
- Address
- Vernon Playground, Vernon Blvd between 40th Ave and 41st Ave, 11101
- 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
Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Questions parents ask about Vernon Playground
What ages is Vernon Playground best for?
Ages 0–12.
How much does Vernon Playground cost?
Free; no registration
What are the hours for Vernon Playground?
Open dawn to dusk; spray showers run in summer on hot days
Where is Vernon Playground?
Vernon Playground, Vernon Blvd between 40th Ave and 41st Ave, 11101, in Long Island City, Queens.
Is Vernon Playground indoors?
No. Vernon Playground is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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