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Vincent F. Albano, Jr. Playground

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🫤 I wanted to contact someone through the webpage but couldn’t find a way of doing it.. so writing here. I just had an unpleasant encounter with someone who cleans the park. He literally yelled at me that I am not allowed to bring a dog in. First of all, for over a year we go there to read a book. He... People often mention park, kids, play,


Address

523 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016

Website

www.nycgovparks.org

Contact

(212) 639-9675

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (116 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • 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

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  • 2/5 Ekaterina K. 2 years ago on Google • 26 reviews
    I wanted to contact someone through the webpage but couldn’t find a way of doing it.. so writing here. I just had an unpleasant encounter with someone who cleans the park. He literally yelled at me that I am not allowed to bring a dog in. First of all, for over a year we go there to read a book. He is small Emotional Support Dog with all necessary documents. I have never been denied access anywhere. So what does that say about “accessibility”? Second of all, I see all the dogs from the neighborhood daily. Not on an actual playground where the kids are, but in the further part of the park where just two benches, dirt and some people play tennis. Could please someone explain the rules so next time I know what to answer? Are the dogs allowed there or no? Are ESA/service animals allowed?
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Squince M. 1 year ago on Google • 73 reviews
    Great street tennis wall. One of the most beautiful ones I’ve seen.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Rolls R. 1 year ago on Google • 34 reviews
    I went there went I got thrown out of the house and reclined on the bench. Some ugly white woman come up asking for change for $5. Then 2 white cops showed up asking me what I'm doing there and let me know in so many terms to get going.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 D S. 4 years ago on Google • 129 reviews
    Clean park. However, no swings. They do have a separate area for handball/paddleball. Most of the time parents use it as a separate space to let their kids ride bikes/scooters.

  • 3/5 Mark C. 2 years ago on Google
    The place is small, but despite not being maintained, it is definitely clean. There isn't any trouble or drug use and it seems to be a safe place for children to play.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mark R. 1 year ago on Google • 93 reviews
    It's a cute tiny little park with a tennis court. Just be sure to go before the kids are there since they are so loud.

  • 5/5 Jens R. 7 years ago on Google • 72 reviews
    Clean. Tall fences with limited access points. Feels safe. Good place for kids to play and expend some energy.

  • 4/5 Joejoe 2. 5 years ago on Google • 63 reviews
    I do rover sometimes and I had two pups to walk so I thought the dog park might be a good way for them to tire themselves out after a 50 minute wall and they were still not tired. So when I get there it's a beautiful park. Spots to play chess or checkers , playground, basketball courts, and yes ofcourse a dog park. In my opinion everything looks great except the dog park. I guess they decided not to put in any grass or anything so with the weather lately it's just a bunch of mud inside of a gate. I mean there are a few toys there that some generous people left but theres mud covering the entire thing. The only reason I took a star away is because I feel like the dog park should have some kind of grass or some sidewalk in there or something. Me just trying to walk to the bench I was going to slip and bust my butt open if I didnt tippy toe to it. Plenty ground around it to walk your pups though.

  • 5/5 Jose B. 9 months ago on Google • 60 reviews
    It's perfectly fine

  • 5/5 Erik R. 2 months ago on Google • 59 reviews New
    I loved

  • 5/5 David J. 3 years ago on Google • 48 reviews
    Grabbed some ice cream across the street and needed somewhere to sit. Little did we know there’d be a fantastic peak at the Empire State all lit up. It’s a cute park, people walking their dogs through and an updated play are for kids (or kids at heart)!

  • 3/5 Al W. 2 years ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Nice area for the kids to play. A lot of people bring their dogs because of gated section. Lots of homeless in the area and at night the resident rodents come out.

  • 1/5 susan w. 1 year ago on Google
    Smells of urine! Homeless live there ! Dogs are being walked there to urinate!

  • 4/5 Ethan C. 2 years ago on Google
    Very empty some times not a nice atmosphere but during the day its a great place to go with a group of younger kids!

  • 5/5 Lisa G. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice playground and clean and has a nice Dog run good place for the dogs to play

  • 3/5 Santiago Francisco L. 1 year ago on Google
    Non visionary homeless people gather at the park to smoke weed .

  • 5/5 Roberta T. 2 years ago on Google
    We didn't visit but it was across from our hotel, the views were nice n the park was clean

  • 3/5 Jessica D. 2 years ago on Google
    Be mindful of your kids @ 100% of the times.

  • 5/5 jozef p. 2 years ago on Google
    Just as a passer by, but if wrather sunny days come a place is a pretty occupied. Many screaming kids, running around in assistance with mother or kids care fellows assisting them. All have a good time. It's a pleasure to look at them a collect a thoughts, that place is good as ICE CREAM from a Second Ave bet. 29th and 30th. nearest FAIRWAY STORE. My regards to those who are ICE CREAM LOVERS. It"s only 7 blocks upper on the rights side. Hope kids deserve something sweet & cool. Jozef

  • 5/5 Rebel K. 2 years ago on Google
    Another hidden oasis off the beaten path. Take a rest from weary feet.

  • 5/5 Straker F. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    Good park for the children and adults... Great adult games and plenty of seats and shaded areas.


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