

Heckscher Playground
Bushwick
Central Park's oldest playground has been a hit with kids since 1927. Summer brings water flowing through granite pyramid structures, while a separate toddler area offers sand, smaller slides, and gentler sprays.
Historic city playground
Water maze playground
Shaded summer play
Toddler-friendly zones
Tips
🏆"one of our favorite playgrounds in Central Park and, really, one of the tops in all of New York City" (Mommy Poppins)
đź’§no nearby water fountains, fill bottles beforehand
Heckscher Playground
BushwickOpens Friday at 6:00 AM


Central Park's oldest playground has been a hit with kids since 1927. Summer brings water flowing through granite pyramid structures, while a separate toddler area offers sand, smaller slides, and gentler sprays.
Historic city playground
Water maze playground
Shaded summer play
Toddler-friendly zones
Tips
🏆"one of our favorite playgrounds in Central Park and, really, one of the tops in all of New York City" (Mommy Poppins)
đź’§no nearby water fountains, fill bottles beforehand