Outgoing
Dinosaur Playground 1
Parks & Gardens
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Dinosaur Playground

Manhattan Valley

A Riverside Park playground where fiberglass dinosaurs meet cult film history—yes, this is where The Warriors filmed that iconic opening scene. Kids climb, swing, and dig in sandboxes while movie buffs spot original 1979 railings and walkways.

Iconic movie location
Fiberglass dinosaurs
Shaded summer spot
Nostalgia pilgrimage

Tips

🎬filming spot for the big gang meeting scene
💦sprinklers and shade make summer visits ideal

Dinosaur Playground

6681 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10025, USA

Upcoming at Dinosaur Playground

Saturday, Jun 13
Saturday Morning Practice

Saturday Morning Practice

June 13 at 9:30am

Learn Tai Chi forms and sword work in the open air every Saturday morning. Practice flows from traditional forms to partner fencing, all set against the Hudson River backdrop.