by NYC Parks
William Sheridan Playground is a NYC Parks play area in Williamsburg, with climbing structures and play equipment scaled for kids. On hot summer days the spray showers switch on, and kids run through the water to cool off.
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Open dawn to dusk; spray showers run in summer on hot days
Free; no registration
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Ages 0–12.
Free; no registration
Open dawn to dusk; spray showers run in summer on hot days
289 Berry Street, 11211, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
No. William Sheridan Playground is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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