Hidden gems - Playgrounds in New York, United States not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Playgrounds in New York

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in New York. This list contains 19 places from Playground category.

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Hunter's Point South Park Playground

Playground

👍👍 This playground is not big, yet probably the only one in NYC that has skyline view AND cherry blossom when in season. The okay structures are inclusive and can entertain kids at different ages and agility level. There are also sidewalks, fields, and dog park in the park and restaurants nearby so it'...

4.90 (28 reviews)

Rockaway Beach Playground

Playground

👍👍 Doesn't even feel like we're in NY... Very peaceful today. Not crowded. Feels like we're on a Island.

4.80 (24 reviews)

Hillside Playground

Playground

👍👍 It's a good playground for all ages...nice atmosphere

4.80 (24 reviews)

Newtown Barge Playground

Playground

👍👍 Such a cute little park and waterfront promenade area! We're all in Quarantine now, but plenty of dogs out and a modest group of people enjoying the weather today. We tried to stay 6ft away from everyone. The dogs were having a party. Nice grass area, it's clean, and had a great view of NYC to the w...

4.70 (117 reviews)

Pier 25 Playground

Playground

👍👍 A large playground for small and young kids. Has slide and some climbing rocks and more.

4.70 (80 reviews)

Saint Mary's Park

Playground

👍👍 south side clean, trains to hit that'll and abus overhead

4.70 (46 reviews)

Evelyn's Playground

Playground

👍👍 Great place with interesting free outdoors activities split . Greatest on a fair day to let kids vent off energy. Surrounded by all the hustles and bustle of Union square is this quiet playground for kids are a great experience …

4.60 (126 reviews)

Beach 17th Street Playground

Playground

👍👍 Love it here🩷

4.60 (101 reviews)

KidsZone Indoor Playground

Indoor playground

👍👍 Our family had a great time at this indoor playhouse today. First of all, the sanitary conditions of this playhouse are relatively good, and the facilities are also very new. My daughter came without socks. The non-slip I got here is $2, but it's comfortable to wear, and the non-slip strip on the...

4.60 (71 reviews)

Berriman Playground

Park

4.60 (70 reviews)

Main St. Playground

Playground

👍👍 Wonderful play area. Lots of seating for parents. There is also a sandbox ship. There is a set of smaller equipment for toddlers to play and maneuver more easily.

4.60 (58 reviews)

Ericsson Playground

Playground

😐 Its a nice size playground. You can play handball/racquetball, basketball with an open area to do whatever you want to do. Not the best park to come too but also not the worst. This is the playground to a school building that has three charter schools. There's a lot of kids/teenagers at this locatio...

4.60 (29 reviews)

Conch Playground

Playground

4.60 (26 reviews)

Toll Family Playground

Playground

👍👍 One of my son's favorite playgrounds in the park. Hidden gem. Super clean.

4.50 (146 reviews)

Springfield Playground

Playground

👍👍 Very fun park for my 5 year old to run around and play. Be careful though, last time there was a total creep there pretending to be a dad but he wasn’t with any kids, he may very well have been a predator! But the playground itself is quite fun and good quality!

4.50 (117 reviews)

Pierrepont Playground

Playground

👍👍 A wonderful playground for children. Two separate playgrounds on different levels. Swings and exceedingly games . Everything is fenced. There are bathrooms! Brooklyn Heights Promenade is a beautiful view of the river and the city….

4.50 (108 reviews)

Horatio Playground

Playground

👍 Nice small to medium sized playground. Handball / paddleball courts and a basketball court, children's swings, two jungle gyms (one for ~2-4 year old kids, another for ~4-8 year old kids), and lots of trees. Bathrooms, too. When we got here it was empty, but filled up within an hour or so, mid-morn...

4.50 (35 reviews)

Louis Pasteur Park

Playground

👍 The park behind the park is discreet. Can’t believe I attended this school and never knew about the playground as all I always saw was the basketball court and handball court. There’s a play area, water sprinklers, a bathroom and seating area for eating. The park needs a little fixing up but to kill...

4.50 (33 reviews)

South Beach Playground

Playground

4.50 (22 reviews)

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Hidden gems: Playgrounds in New York, United States