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Chelsea Waterside

Park

Riverfront hideaway featuring a basketball court, a children's play area, grassy lawns & a dog run. People often mention park, water, slide, kids,


Address

557 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011

Website

www.nycgovparks.org

Contact

(212) 639-9675

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (761 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 6 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 6 AM to 11 PM
  • Monday: 6 AM to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 6 AM to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 6 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 6 AM to 11 PM
  • Friday: 6 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: park (10) water (10) slide (8) kids (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 1/5 Erin G. 4 years ago on Google • 48 reviews
    This park is not safe for kids under 4. My 3yo went on the death slide and flew out the bottom and almost slammed into the wall. The water fountain flooring is slippery af and is all stone and concrete. There are no stairs to get out of the 24" drop into the sandbox. This was not designed by anyone who cares about child safety.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shukhrat M. 2 years ago on Google • 483 reviews
    Small playground on the west side, there is a sand area which is fun for kids and also a big slide which you have to be careful with the little kids. Wish it was bigger with more options for slides and climbing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Anna L. 1 year ago on Google • 113 reviews
    Looks fun and my daughter had a good time but not super accessible - there’s a steep hill at the top of the slide and a steep step going down to the sandbox. The water areas can get slippery for little feet.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Delphine Ettinger (. 10 months ago on Google • 331 reviews
    My kids( 6 and 3)love this playground during summer time. It is a little more challenging for them. They can run around, climb a little and play in the sprinklers . It is a lot of fun. And the flowers smell amazing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Daniel C. 4 years ago on Google • 854 reviews
    This is a fun place for small children to play. It doesn't have as much water as we were expecting, and shade was in short supply. My 9 year old got bored pretty quickly.

  • 5/5 Megan B. 1 year ago on Google • 17 reviews
    My 3.5yo son loved the giant slide, although he insisted on someone going with him because it was so big and fast! Apparently in the last couple weeks it was closed for renovation, overheard a family talking about it not having a bump in it before. So it's slower now than it used to be.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter S. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is a ton of fun. Bring a bathing suit! And get there early!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John L. 6 months ago on Google • 150 reviews
    A very nice park with many recreational activities like kids slides, soccer, volleyball and basketball. Downside is its a bit of a walk down to the pier. But you will definitely have lots of fun down here with your friends and family.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nicholas 3 years ago on Google • 106 reviews
    Hidden gem tucked between 10th Avenue and the West Side Highway. There's a dog park, children's playground, and full size astro-turf soccer field with plenty of space for outdoor workouts along the perimeter. Great views of the Hudson Yards skyline.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marco P. 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing park, played soccer under the lights with an amazing view.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Celeste 2 years ago on Google
    Adorable park with a friendly atmosphere. The design is unique and it offers a sand pit and a sprinkler splash zone! Highly recommend stopping here and then heading to Chelsea market for a snack.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yeshe Kyle N. 6 months ago on Google • 129 reviews
    Nice park in the middle of the chaos - big picnic area & playground. Perfect place to walk your dog and just generally hangout to get away from the madness.

  • 4/5 Mark A C. 4 years ago on Google • 26 reviews
    Nice secluded water park for the kiddies. Plenty of sun, sand and water to play in but look out for the big slide it can be a doozy.

  • 5/5 Nancy V. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice sand pit, water sprinklers, and fun playground with slide. Will go again! Great for children.

  • 3/5 kennie m. 4 years ago on Google
    I was not at the park but on a short cruise. The cruise ship was beautiful but there were issues, for instance the drink prices were crazy, the buffet was very good, but they ran out of food pretty quick and did not replenish as quickly. The toilet was flooded and went all over the bathroom which stunk it up. The music sucked until the last hour then the DJ turnt it up. What a waste of money. I will not go again.

  • 5/5 Davi G. 5 years ago on Google
    There’s a nice soccer field where we can play with children

  • 4/5 Ashley R. 2 years ago on Google
    It's adorable. Sandbox, huge slide, water trail. It's just too cute. Lots of shade, places to sit. Definitely a great place to go in those nasty hot summer days. Wish it was a tad bigger, but even so it's a total gem of a park.

  • 4/5 Tuan S. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a fun place for small children to play. It doesn't have as much water as we were expecting, and shade was in short supply.

  • 4/5 Finch 2 years ago on Google
    The water fountain portion of this park is incredibly slippery when wet. Sand from the sand pits mixes with the water and creates a fine film of mud. Crazy anxiety watching kids trying to stay upright on a giant stone staircase. Sandpits and the two sorry slide is legit. A kiddo oasis right right on the wear side.

  • 5/5 Emanuella D. 2 years ago on Google
    My daughter loves it here. Just be careful with the kids at the slider, I saw many of them hitting their head when sliding down.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dog park
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance

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