# Playgrounds for kids in Manhattan (184) > 184 playgrounds for kids in Manhattan, 183 free. Spray showers, slides, sandboxes. Includes Coleman Playground and Asser Levy Playground. URL: https://littlegotham.com/borough/manhattan/playgrounds/ [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) / [Manhattan](https://littlegotham.com/borough/manhattan/) / Playgrounds ## Playgrounds for kids in Manhattan 184 playgrounds for kids in Manhattan, 183 free. Spray showers, slides, sandboxes. Includes Coleman Playground and Asser Levy Playground. [Filter & map these](https://littlegotham.com/explore/?cat=playgrounds&boro=Manhattan) 183 free 0 indoor ### Other boroughs [Playgrounds in Brooklyn](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/playgrounds/) · [Playgrounds in Queens](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/playgrounds/) · [Playgrounds in the Bronx](https://littlegotham.com/borough/bronx/playgrounds/) · [Playgrounds in Staten Island](https://littlegotham.com/borough/staten-island/playgrounds/) · [All playgrounds in NYC](https://littlegotham.com/category/playgrounds/) ### By neighborhood [Upper West Side 26 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-upper-west-side/) · [Harlem 24 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-harlem/) · [East Harlem 17 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-east-harlem/) · [Lower East Side 14 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-lower-east-side/) · [Upper East Side 12 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-upper-east-side/) · [Washington Heights 12 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-washington-heights/) · [Hamilton Heights 8 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-hamilton-heights/) · [Morningside Heights 7 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-morningside-heights/) · [Hell's Kitchen 6 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-hell-s-kitchen/) · [West Village 5 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-west-village/) · [Chelsea 5 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-chelsea/) · [Two Bridges 5 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-two-bridges/) · [Inwood 5 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-inwood/) · [East Village 5 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-east-village/) · [Yorkville 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-yorkville/) · [Greenwich Village 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-greenwich-village/) · [Tribeca 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-tribeca/) · [Kips Bay 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-kips-bay/) · [Union Square 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-union-square/) · [Central Park 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-central-park/) · [Financial District 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-financial-district/) · [Chinatown 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-chinatown/) · [SoHo 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-soho/) · [Tudor City 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-tudor-city/) · [Flatiron 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-flatiron/) · [Hudson Heights 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-hudson-heights/) · [Stuyvesant Town 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-stuyvesant-town/) · [Murray Hill 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-murray-hill/) · [Randall's Island 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-randall-s-island/) · [Nolita 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-nolita/) · [Gramercy 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-gramercy/) · [Turtle Bay 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-turtle-bay/) · [Battery Park City 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-battery-park-city/) [Central Park Carousel](https://littlegotham.com/activity/central-park-carousel/): Central Park Price on site Central Park Conservancy A 1908 carousel with 57 hand-carved horses and two chariots that spin to band-organ music in the south end of Central Park. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Coleman Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/coleman-playground/): Two Bridges Free NYC Parks Coleman Playground near the Manhattan Bridge mixes a children s play area with a popular skatepark and ballfields. Younger kids play on the equipment while older ones watch or join the skaters. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Heckscher Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/heckscher-playground/): Central Park Free Central Park Conservancy Central Park s oldest and largest playground, with swings, slides, a maze-like climber and a big water feature, all with skyline views. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Asser Levy Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/asser-levy-playground-kips-bay/): Kips Bay Free NYC Parks Tucked into the streets of Kips Bay, Asser Levy Playground offers kids a spot to play on climbing equipment and swings. The playground is maintained by NYC Parks and open to everyone. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Bennett Park Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/bennett-park-playground/): Washington Heights Free NYC Parks Bennett Park s playground gives Hudson Heights kids a fenced spot to climb and slide next to a rocky outcrop that marks Manhattan s highest natural ground. Families often pair playtime with a look at the stones outlining the old Fort Washington site. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [DeSalvio Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/desalvio-playground/): Nolita Free NYC Parks Tucked into the streets of Nolita, DeSalvio Playground offers kids a spot to play on climbing equipment and swings. The playground is maintained by NYC Parks and open to everyone. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Hamilton Fish Park Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/hamilton-fish-park-playground/): Lower East Side Free NYC Parks Hamilton Fish Park on the Lower East Side pairs a playground with a recreation center and summer pools. Kids can play on the equipment and spend summer afternoons at the pool next door. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Highbridge Park Adventure Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/highbridge-park-adventure-playground/): Washington Heights Free NYC Parks A go-to for Washington Heights families, Highbridge Park Adventure Playground has play equipment suited to young children and room for active games. It s a convenient stop for short outdoor play sessions. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Highbridge Park Playground (CPF)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/highbridge-park-playground-cpf/): Washington Heights Free NYC Parks Highbridge Park Playground (CPF) is a small city playground serving families in Washington Heights, with equipment for climbing and sliding. It s an easy, no-cost outing for toddlers through grade-schoolers. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Holcombe Rucker Park Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/holcombe-rucker-park-playground/): Harlem Free NYC Parks Best known for its legendary basketball court, Holcombe Rucker Park also has a children s play area where younger kids climb and slide while games go on nearby. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Imagination Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/imagination-playground/): Financial District Free NYC Parks A playground designed by David Rockwell where kids build with giant foam blocks, crates and fabric, alongside sand and water play. Ages 2–12 Outdoor [Jackie Robinson Park Playground (W 152nd St)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/jackie-robinson-park-playground-w-152nd-st/): Harlem Free NYC Parks This playground at the northern part of Jackie Robinson Park offers play equipment for younger kids along the park s Bradhurst Avenue edge. It is a neighborhood staple for families in central Harlem. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [James J. Walker Park Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/james-j-walker-park-playground/): West Village Free NYC Parks James J. Walker Park in the West Village has a playground next to its ballfield and bocce courts. Kids climb and slide while games play out on the field. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Madison Square Park Playground (Police Officer Moira Ann Smith Playground)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/madison-square-park-playground-police-officer-moira-ann/): Flatiron Free Madison Square Park Conservancy A fully accessible playground inside Madison Square Park with universally accessible swings and a kid-height water fountain. Ages 1–10 Outdoor [Marcus Garvey Park Playground (Mount Morris East)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/marcus-garvey-park-playground-mount-morris-east/): Harlem Free NYC Parks Tucked into the streets of Harlem, Marcus Garvey Park Playground (Mount Morris East) offers kids a spot to play on climbing equipment and swings. The playground is maintained by NYC Parks and open to everyone. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Morningside Park South Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/morningside-park-south-playground/): Morningside Heights Free NYC Parks Morningside Park South Playground is a small city playground serving families in Morningside Heights, with equipment for climbing and sliding. It s an easy, no-cost outing for toddlers through grade-schoolers. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Murphy Brothers Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/murphy-brothers-playground/): Stuyvesant Town Free NYC Parks A go-to for Stuyvesant Town families, Murphy Brothers Playground has play equipment suited to young children and room for active games. It s a convenient stop for short outdoor play sessions. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [St. Nicholas Park Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/st-nicholas-park-playground/): Harlem Free NYC Parks Tucked into the streets of Harlem, St. Nicholas Park Playground offers kids a spot to play on climbing equipment and swings. The playground is maintained by NYC Parks and open to everyone. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [St. Vartan Park Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/st-vartan-park-playground/): Murray Hill Free NYC Parks St. Vartan Park Playground is a small city playground serving families in Murray Hill, with equipment for climbing and sliding. It s an easy, no-cost outing for toddlers through grade-schoolers. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Thomas Jefferson Park Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/thomas-jefferson-park-playground/): East Harlem Free NYC Parks Thomas Jefferson Park in East Harlem has a playground plus a large outdoor pool and recreation center. It s a hub for neighborhood families with kids of all ages. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Tompkins Square Park Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/tompkins-square-park-playground/): East Village Free NYC Parks 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. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Vesuvio Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/vesuvio-playground/): SoHo Free NYC Parks Vesuvio Playground on Thompson Street is a small SoHo oasis with play equipment and a small ballcourt. It s a go-to for downtown families with young kids. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Carl Schurz Park Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/carl-schurz-park-playground/): Yorkville Free NYC Parks A shady riverside playground in Carl Schurz Park with climbing equipment, swings and sprinklers near the East River Esplanade. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Pier 25 Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/pier-25-playground/): Tribeca Free Hudson River Park Trust A Tribeca riverfront playground with swings, climbing structures and warm-weather water features. The same pier also has mini golf, a turf field and food concessions nearby. Ages 1–12 Outdoor ### Quick answers How many playgrounds for kids are there in Manhattan? LittleGotham lists 184 playgrounds for kids in Manhattan. Are there free playgrounds for kids in Manhattan? Yes. 183 of 184 are free to attend, including Coleman Playground, Asser Levy Playground, Bennett Park Playground. Which neighborhoods in Manhattan have the most playgrounds? Upper West Side (26), Harlem (24), East Harlem (17). --- LittleGotham: things to do with kids in New York City. 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