Playgrounds in New York City worth going out for.

I keep an eye on all five boroughs, and the honest answer is that most weeks Brooklyn and Queens are where the interesting stuff is.

I keep track of playgrounds in New York City and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Superfunland: Journey Into The Erotic Carnival

Superfunland: Journey Into The Erotic Carnival

Sun, Sep 13 · 12:00 PM

Midtown

Adult carnival playground

Summer of Moomin

Summer of Moomin Ending Soon

Sun, Sep 13 · 10:00 AM

Bronx

Whimsical garden adventure

The Yard 10th Anniversary Season

The Yard 10th Anniversary Season

Sun, Sep 13 · 12:00 PM

Governors Island

Kids build with real tools

Forest Fitness

Forest Fitness

Tue, Sep 15 · 7:30 AM

Inwood

Outdoor fitness in nature

Brooklyn Heights Back to School Party

Brooklyn Heights Back to School Party One-time only

Sun, Sep 13 · 12:00 PM

Brooklyn Heights

free kids' street activities

Community Access Thursdays

Community Access Thursdays

Fri, Sep 18 · 2:00 PM

Crown Heights

Free hands-on museum

Storytime in the Park

Storytime in the Park One-time only

Wed, Sep 23 · 11:00 AM

Fort Greene

Outdoor stories & songs

Woodlawn Family Fun Day

Woodlawn Family Fun Day One-time only

Sat, Oct 3 · 1:00 PM

Bronx

Free outdoor family festival

High Line Halloween: Gnome-topia

High Line Halloween: Gnome-topia One-time only

Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM

Chelsea

Giant gnome wonderland

J.J. Byrne Playground

J.J. Byrne Playground

Park Slope

water features & farm-themed play

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Homecoming: For The Harbor

Homecoming: For The Harbor One-time only

Sat, Sep 26 · 10:30 AM

Governors Island

Climate pep rally

The Yard

The Yard

Governors Island

adventure playground for kids

Expired Milk Comedy (at Planet Showbiz)

Expired Milk Comedy (at Planet Showbiz)

East Williamsburg

Cozy BYOB comedy showcase

Rubulad

Rubulad

Bushwick

Funky DIY arts haven

PeeKaBoo - Kid's Bounce & Bubble Café -

PeeKaBoo - Kid's Bounce & Bubble Café -

Fort Hamilton

Toddler play zone & café

Urban Dunes

Urban Dunes Newcomer

Upper East Side

indoor sand play for little diggers

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Frequently asked questions

How are these playgrounds in New York City chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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