Dinosaur Playground
Riverside Park at W 97th St and Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10025
Kid essentials
About this place
Your kid can admire two giant dinosaur sculptures, climb the play structures and cool off in the seasonal spray.
How kid-friendly is it?
Featured in
- NYC Parks2026
- Time Out New York Kids2026
Nearby places
Your kid can splash by the hippo sculptures in summer, play in sand and try the slides under shady trees.
Your kid can climb the tree-house structures or play in the younger-kid area across the bridge.
Your kid can paint at a mural wall and try hands-on play spaces built for ages 0 to 6.
Your kid can stand under the giant blue whale, see dinosaur fossils and explore the butterfly exhibit.
Your kid can sleep in a suite with a separate living room while you use the kitchenette for meals.
Your kid can use interactive displays to explore New York history and join hands-on programs.