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Playgrounds in Manhattan, NY

45 parks with playgrounds in Manhattan, NY: 19 with restrooms, 2 with a splash pad and 9 with a dog park. On the map, 27 have a drinking fountain, 8 have picnic tables or a shelter and 4 have swings.

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Based on OpenStreetMap. Before a longer drive, a look at the Manhattan parks website saves surprises.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many playgrounds are in Manhattan?

    We list 45 parks with playgrounds in Manhattan and 6 more within 20 miles.

    Where are the playgrounds in Manhattan?

    Riverside Park, Central Park, Riverbank State Park, Macombs Dam Park, Carl Schurz Park and Howard Bennett Playground and 39 more.

    Which Manhattan parks with playgrounds have restrooms?

    Riverside Park, Central Park, Riverbank State Park, Macombs Dam Park, Carl Schurz Park and Howard Bennett Playground and 13 more.

    Which playgrounds in Manhattan have drinking water?

    Riverside Park, Central Park, Riverbank State Park, Macombs Dam Park and Carl Schurz Park and 22 more have a drinking fountain on the map.

    Where can you have a picnic near the playgrounds in Manhattan?

    Riverside Park, Central Park, Morningside Park, Riverside Park and Wards Island Park and 3 more have picnic tables, and 5 of them a covered shelter.

    Are there more playgrounds near Manhattan?

    The closest outside town: Peter Minuit Playground in East Harlem (1 mi), James Weldon Johnson Playground in East Harlem (1 mi) and Central Park East Community Playground in East Harlem (1 mi).