Ancient Playground
Central Park, E 85th St at Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10028
Kid essentials
Good forAges 5 and up
Free to enterYes
About this place
Your kid can cross pyramid-like structures, try the slides and play in sand near The Met.
How kid-friendly is it?
Featured in
- Mommy Poppins2026
- Central Park Conservancy2026
- NYC Parks2026
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