This playground reminds me of Egyptian ruins which were discovered and unearthed…read more Some very different structures which offer the kids a unique vessel to play, and have their own adventures. Pyramid with slides coming down each side, block structures to climb on, water sprinkler area to cool down in, fort to climb up into, and some benches around the outside for the parents to sit on. It's not a large playground but the layout makes it look big.

This is a really fun playground located in Central Park with its entrance accessible from Central…read morePark West and either W 67th or W 69th. It's located right next to the Tots Playground. This playground features some really cool climbing structures. One of them is a brick pyramid that kids and adults can climb up. It features a really large slide or a ladder that puts you down in the middle of the structure. If you're small enough there is a tunnel one can use to get in/out. There are some other structures like another pyramid with two slides. When the weather is warm there is a fountain. I love the soft material on the ground that surrounds most of the playground. It helps soften any falls that young ones may experience.

Pretty big park with sprinklers, playgrounds, basketball park swings, and rest rooms. This…read moreparticular park reminded me of the Oregon trail. It seemed to be very much inspired by that era. My little enjoyed the park.

More like 3.5 stars…read more Decent size playground with plenty of climbing options. It looks a bit dated (you can tell from the fading mural), but still does the job. There's even a Wild West wagon, although it's not much of an entertainment. The area is packed with good places for a bite (including Tacombi and Levain Bakery), so it's a nice option for your kid to burn calories. The adjacent area to play sports (well kept) is available only when the school is not in session. Restrooms are available on site.

Safari Playground Central Park is one of my very favorite playgrounds. My biggest complaint is…read morethere's no restroom! It's at Central Park West and 91st Street. This is a really unique playground where children can climb over, under, and around sculptures of hippopotamuses in the pretend river that's the playground floor. Children can climb into a canoe sculpture, cool off in summer in the water spray feature, and climb mounds. It's a way to enjoy a Safari without ever leaving New York City. Safari Playground is on the top of a hill with views down toward the Reservoir. It's the only playground in Central Park that doesn't include traditional playground equipment like slides, swings, or a sandbox. I love it!!

No bathroom here so don't you even think about peeing in the fake water the hippos are in!…read more So different than most city playgrounds as there are no jungle gyms, sandbox, or swings. What you have here are plenty of hippos, rowboats, rope bridges and hills to play pretend safari on. The kids have a lot of fun and use their imaginations in this type of environment. Saw many parents having a good time with their kids here on a nice day.

Amazing park. Friendly people walking saying hello or good afternoon…read more Beautiful Walked with my icecream and enjoying nature and minding my burnished

This is the "other" hippo playground, not to be confused with the green space of the similar name -…read moreSafari Hippo Playground - at Central Park West and 91st Street. I much prefer this playground, where shade abounds, grounds are spacier and there are many more climbing options (and levels) for children.

This children's park is a lot bigger than other parks with more area to run around so you need to…read moreglue your eyes to your kids in case they run off. I brought my 2 year old and I had to be with her at all times. She kept running around the sprinklers and the mini bridges in the sprinkler section were drenched with 2 to 3 feet water! It is like a mini water park! Just the bad thing about it is the crowd. Too many kids running around all over the place. I don't really like the brick steps they make for the bridges. They are very tiny and made out of bricks. Not good for 2 year olds or little toddlers. It is not that safe! This park is very big and has different children parks. Besides the brick tower and sprinklers, they got the sand area with slides that no one goes on because the slides are scorching hot! The slides in the sand area go very fast! I went on with my daughter and we both went zooming down like a rocket. We always ended up going so fast that is somewhat dangerous because we always ended up on the sand instead of the end of the slide! So scary and fun! The sand is very annoying too but then they have a lot of sprinklers with half a feet of water for us to wash the sand off! This is such a fun, big park for toddlers and children. They got many swings too! But my daughter did not like the swings though, probably because she is too young! Restrooms are very crowded especially when it comes to the women's restroom! There is always a line and it sucks so bad when you need to go really badly!

This is a spacious playground mainly for children, so expect loud noises and running kids come out…read morefrom everywhere. But I think it's still convenient, since close to south entrance, and there are restrooms right next to the entrance of the playground area.

For me, the best part about being at The Promenade is simply being near the water. The stunning…read moreview across the Hudson River is like a chef's kiss cherry on top. I am both amazed and soothed by the faint sounds of the water splashing and minimal chatters as people are walking by or staring at the views themselves. Any time of day is great, but especially at night. And yes, it's well-lit. There are also options to dine at a restaurant or grab a quick treat like ice cream. I prefer to go whenever it is warm outside - so spring or summer is perfect. The only drawback is the inconvenience of parking spaces! Tough to find, all of the time. Keep that in mind. That's why I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5.

If you are in Jersey, one of the best places to visit is the Promenade without having to go deep…read moreinto Jersey. Great views of NYC - west side of Manhattan all the way down to Battery park. Also great stores next to the promenade and you can literally spend all day here. Some recommended places to visit is Mitsuwa Japanese market, Sojo spa club, etc. Many different types of stores up and down the promenade area.

I am an adult, so I don't come into the Playground anymore. I checked in because I looked in as…read morethey were doing maintenance work on the playground and remembered meeting my best friend here way back when she was three and I was four. This playground is really fun, and I've always enjoyed coming here as a kid. If I'm ever babysitting or if I have kids in the future I would definitely take them here.

I read that Diana Ross lived close by so that's why I guess this playground is named after her…read more As compared to many playgrounds around Central Park this one is just ok. Heavy duty wood based structures to climb and play on, slides, sandboxes, tire swings, climbing ropes, etc. Good place for the locals to take their kids to play and have some wholesome playground fun.

Pretty amazing…read more What a job they've done renovating this playground! I stumbled upon this space by chance and I'm so glad I did! This is easily going to be one of my daughter's favorite playgrounds in the city. Although we need a train ride to get here, this space is well worth it. Structures are innovative and there's plenty to climb for a child in search of adventures. There's even a tunnel they can crawl up and down on they're own! There's a section for little ones at the northern end and water sprinklers as soon as you enter to the right. The jungle made of ropes and unstable platforms is unique, and so is the pretend train car that can be moved from outside. This place is nothing short of awesome! We visited on a Sunday afternoon toward the end of summer and the place wasn't even too crowded. It's kept clean and we felt safe. Restrooms are available and plenty of restaurants dots the neighborhood. Go and have a blast with your kids!

The Tarr Family Playground is another cute playground with its own style. I love the places for the…read morechildren to enter and explore. This playground was built in 2009. I was there very early morning so there weren't any children. If you live nearby or enjoy photographing playgrounds like I do, you should visit. I'm a fan of the the architecture and equipment in this particular playground. There's a large climber with a tunnel and slides, a modern net climber, a variety of swings for all ages, a wooden tree house, water feature, and a concrete maze. This playground is for preschoolers and school age children. The sand marks the boundary between two areas: one designed for preschoolers, the other for older children. There's no restroom as usual! Enjoy!

This park does look like a wild wild west scene…read more Cool structures to climb up, play on, and equipment to enjoy and slide on. It's spacious and offers the kids multiple areas to have fun, explore, be creative, while getting in some exercise and fun.

Splendid for a bike ride or long, long walk. The Greenway is a favorite place to get out to for…read moresome fresh air. The people watching can be entertaining too.

Here is something cool that non-new Yorkers should know about...just in case you ever visit…read more This is a biking, walking, jogging path that runs from Battery Park to the Bronx along the Hudson River. Look across the river and there you find New Jersey. It's also home to the 79th street boat basin. It's in the Hudson River at 79th street and over 100 boats dock there. Some of us even lived on the boats. This is where we would normally spend a majority of our visit, but it is currently closed. They need to dredge and reconstruct the Marina to bring it up to code. I'm hearing it may not be open until Spring of 2025! You can bring your leashed dog, but no cars are allowed (without special permission). We walked a little of it but it's far too cold and boring. Tradition says that you send a greeting across the river to NJ. I never have but my brother-in-law, Rich, mooned them. He speaks for all of us. Off to the next adventure! 01/24