Playground · Central Park
Photo: Central Park Conservancy
Heckscher Playground
The oldest (1927) and largest playground in Central Park, 1.8 acres of swings, slides, a maze-like climber and rocks to scramble on, a few minutes from Columbus Circle.
| What | Playground |
|---|---|
| Where | Central Park, Manhattan |
| Address | Central Park, West Side between 61st and 63rd Sts., New York, NY |
| Season and hours | Restrooms open 06:30–21:00 daily, year-round. |
| Getting there | About 10 min by subway from New York |
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Checked on centralparknyc.org, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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