NYC is a big concrete jungle, yes, but we've also got almost 30,000 acres of parkland. From grand, romantic 19th century parks like Central Park and Prospect Park to modern state-of-the-art playgrounds, New York City has some of the best urban green spaces, anywhere.
You can also do a lot more than just play in the parks, you can go bird-watching, boating, picnicking, or just lay on the grass and stare at the clouds. Our parks and playgrounds are our backyards, community centers and nature preserves all wrapped up in one.
This guide to New York City's Best Playgrounds & Parks will lead you to some veteran favorites as well as innovative newbies that we adore.
Favorite NYC Parks and Playgrounds
Central Park with Kids: 33 Fun Things To Do and Secrets to Uncover in Manhattan's Backyard
NYC's Best Playgrounds: 21 Parks Worthy of a Subway Schlep
Prospect Park in Brooklyn: 25 Best Things to Do with Kids
Pacific Park Brings New Playground to Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
Summer Activities
Visit the High Line With Kids: Top Things To Do
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The Battery Playscape Brings Nature-Inspired Playground to Lower Manhattan
NYC Destination Playground: The Imagination Playground
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Brooklyn Parks & Playgrounds
Best Playgrounds in Brooklyn's Prospect Park (Ranked!)
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Brooklyn Bridge Park: 35 Top Things To Do With Kids
Queens Parks & Playgrounds
Destination Playground: Astoria's Ravenswood Playground Gets Major Facelift
The Best Playgrounds in Queens
Visiting Flushing Meadows Corona Park with Kids: 25 Things To Do in Queens' Largest Green Space
Bronx Parks & Playgrounds
Van Cortlandt Park With Kids: 14 Fun All-Season Activities in the Bronx Oasis
Things to Do in Bronx Park with Kids: Playgrounds, Zoo, Gardens, Skate Park
Destination Playground: Barretto Point Park in the South Bronx
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This Hudson River Park playground pays playful homage to its underwater neighbors.
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Free Kids Week Programming in NYC Parks
Spend spring break exploring NYC Parks with the help of the Urban Park Rangers FREE programming...
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Glide Brings Scenic Ice Skating Rink to Brooklyn Bridge Park
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