Playgrounds & Parks NYC Guide

Central Park was created as a respite for the teeming masses of Manhattan.

In New York City, playgrounds are as much a part of childhood as potty training and the tooth fai

Prospect Park, a 585-acre oasis adjacent to Park Slope in Brooklyn, is home to the borough’s only

A visit to the High Line with kids is a treat for both residents and tourists alike.

Governors Island, located in New York Harbor, is a slice of green space heaven with more than 172

There is no shortage of warm-weather family activities in Brooklyn, but I find myself continuousl

Chelsea Waterside Play Area has been a mainstay on our list of the city's best playgrounds for ye

When out-of-towners ask me how I have managed to stay sane with three kids in Manhattan, my answe

It's no secret that Brooklyn is one of the most family-friendly boroughs in New York City.

Prospect Park spans more than 500 acres, providing plenty of space for varied adventures within i

Although every pocket of Queens has a neighborhood playground, we’ve taken the time to scout the

When we were growing up, New York City playgrounds had sprinklers.

When the sticky NYC summer heat sets in, kids need fun things to do to keep cool (bonus poin

Let’s face it, sometimes you just don’t want to live by the schedule of open swim hours

While all three of my kids love to go for a dip, these NYC splash pads and play fountains offer m

When temperatures soar, there are always New York's FREE neighborhood pools or sprinklers for a q

When out-of-towners ask me how I have managed to stay sane with three kids in Manhattan, my answe

New York City's Central Park is one of the most beautiful and functional parks in the country.

Visiting the Central Park Zoo is one of the best ways to spend a day in Central Park with kids.

Running for four miles down Manhattan's west side, the beloved Hudson River Park is the longest w

A visit to the High Line with kids is a treat for both residents and tourists alike.

Chelsea Waterside Play Area has been a mainstay on our list of the city's best playgrounds for ye

When the Imagination Playground near South Street Seaport opened eight years ago, the concept was

On a hot summer day, the cool river breeze is hard to beat.

Prospect Park spans more than 500 acres, providing plenty of space for varied adventures within i

It's no secret that Brooklyn is one of the most family-friendly boroughs in New York City.

There is no shortage of warm-weather family activities in Brooklyn, but I find myself continuousl

Sometimes the best NYC playgrounds are hidden in plain sight and at Ravenswood Playground in

Although every pocket of Queens has a neighborhood playground, we’ve taken the time to scout the

Expansive and diverse much like its home borough, a visit to Flushing Meadows Corona Park with ki

Bronx Park might not be the Boogie Down borough's largest park (that honor goes to Pelham Bay Par

There's certainly no shortage of wonderful playgrounds and parks in New York City.

Need to find a playground near you with shade for a hot summer day in NYC?

There's no denying it—kids love diving into a sandbox, running their shovels and hands through th

While New York City might not be the epicenter of adventure parks, there are plenty of zip lines