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Robert Moses Playground

Tourist attraction Park Playground

Riverside park named for the celebrated urban planner, with a dog run & basketball courts. People often mention soccer,


Address

East 42nd Street and, 1st Ave., New York, NY 10016

Website

www.nycgovparks.org

Contact

(212) 639-9675

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (154 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Monday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 6 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 tony s. 2 years ago on Google • 172 reviews
    This little adult park was great looking view of the united nation view to the north.The enhancing of the turf ballfield at the front really lift the level of providing amenity and soften the concrete field as before which we can see many of the mid town park been improved from the city.the dog run connecting the east and west on the northside .the public bathroom was clean and welcome for driver folk especially bus & yellow cab that roamto the midtown east, the basket ball court and the handball area may need clear up the bark and leaves of the existing stand around sycamore great little quiet park overall
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Alejandro Valderrama R. 2 years ago on Google • 28 reviews
    I don't know how new the soccer/futbol field is, but it's missing goal posts. What the heck? That's the most important part! Anyways, it does have a couple basketball hoops and a court in good condition, as well as a wall to play squash or practice tennis. The bathrooms are pretty awfully maintained but at least they're there. Fixing the restrooms, and adding goals to the soccer field would make this a 5/5.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alan V. 2 years ago on Google • 627 reviews
    Nice flat ground with artificial turf overlooking the UN building. They have markings for a soccer field and it is a great place to play soccer. They also screen movies some nights.

  • 5/5 Md A. 1 year ago on Google • 347 reviews
    Are you tired of walking on 42nd? Perfect place to take a seat and appreciate life here while gazing at the tall UN Headquarters.

  • 4/5 Peter T. 3 years ago on Google • 120 reviews
    During snow times when I'm plowing and salting the FDR Drive in my Mack Granite grunt-mobile I pass this location like 10 or more times in a 12+hour shift.I use the restroom there sometimes as it's most convenient and quiet.

  • 4/5 Liliya Y. 8 months ago on Google • 107 reviews
    All good except pets, who aren't allowed, yet owners keep coming with them, making the playground smell like dogs' bathroom, especially in early mornings.

  • 5/5 Brette G. 6 months ago on Google • 100 reviews
    Clean, which is very important because we bring our students here for recess!

  • 4/5 Taicheng J. 11 months ago on Google • 75 reviews
    A nice area overall. A little noisy due to its proximity to the highway but nevertheless quiet in terms of foot traffic.

  • 4/5 UPTOWNGORILLA M. 3 years ago on Google • 65 reviews
    Quiet and there's a dog park adjacent to the playground

  • 5/5 Aravind S. 2 years ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Newly installed green artificial turf makes this small playfield very good. Nice to go and kick/throw the ball around. Small and right on 1st but well enclosed

  • 5/5 Ramon R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great playground clean and comfortable will recommend to all my friends

  • 3/5 darren m. 2 years ago on Google
    A bit sparse of trees and grass but next to a cool electric bus charging station. Urban swing and jungle gym

  • 4/5 Nelson T. 2 years ago on Google
    small dog park also you can play soccer, tennis, basketball, jockey and béisbol. no parking. 42-41St FDR and 1 Avenue

  • 4/5 Jia S. 1 year ago on Google
    A bit ragged (2) handball court by fdr. Lots of cracks, need refinishing. Bathroom nearby. Need maintenance and higher fence.

  • 5/5 George M. 2 years ago on Google
    Robert Moses playground an excellent place to take your children to play big area lots of fun

  • 5/5 Philip C. 10 months ago on Google
    They have markings for a soccer field and it is a great place to play soccer.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance

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