Batter Park City Parks

Pier 25
Hands down our favorite watering hole, with an oversized water play area featuring dump buckets, water hoses, various sprinklers and water fountains. In addition to their water area, the 25,000 square foot playground has a climbing wall, multiple slides, sandbox and swings (for both big and small). There’s a mini-golf course and beach volleyball court and a snack stand.

 

Address: West Side Highway at North Moore Street. Learn more HERE

 

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In our opinion, this is one of the best kept secrets of Battery Park. The small but perfect park is hidden behind a jungle of lush plants and trees. It’s filled with rock formations of all heights to climb on and water to wade through. Kids love this park because of the extremely long, high slide that goes right into a pit of sand. Stadium seating makes it easy for grownups to watch all the fun. 

Address: Warren Street & North End Avenue.

 

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Washington Market Park
This is a Lower Manhattan family favorite as they have thought of everything a parent could want at a playground. This incredibly park has three separate jungle gym areas, separated by age. A small climbing section in the sand for tots, a more complex section with ladders, slides and a wooden train for kids to play in and the third option is the largest section for older kids; bigger jungle gym area, a rope wall and sprinkler to cool off in. You can also bring your soccer ball to kick around their large open field or pack a picnic and eat lunch at the picnic tables lining the park. Throughout the Summer and Fall,  they offer concerts and movie nights.

Address: Chambers Street & Greenwich.

 

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Rockefeller Playground

With a wall of  fountains and fun hippo’s that spray water, this is a great destination for younger kids. Small swings and an event smaller slide that’s perfect for your toddlers’ first solo ride is on one side of the playground while the other side is for the climbers and older kids. A web-like net to walk through (or jump on) is a fun addition as well as their merry-go-round that kids need to peddle their bikes in order to keep it moving. Right outside the playground is a huge lawn with activities run by Battery Park Conservancy daily from free soccer and basketball classes, to arts n’crafts. If you are into games like knock hockey and ping ping, stop by the little shack and rent them for free.

Address: North End Avenue & River Terrace.

 

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Imagination Playground
Designed by famous architect David Rockwell, Imagination Playground is filled with oversize foam blue blocks that allows them to build and create whatever they can come with. With a large sand pit and enclosed tunnel slide, the playground also offers a great sized water play area and a deck lined with umbrellas to provide some much needed shade!

 

Address: John Street, between South Street and Front Street.

 

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