by NYC Parks
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This NYC Parks playground in Washington Heights gives children a fenced place to climb, slide and let off steam. It is a handy neighborhood stop for young children and their caregivers.
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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
Highbridge Park, Amsterdam Ave, Washington Heights, 10033, Manhattan.
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