Pier 84 at Hudson River Park

Your kid can sit in a helicopter cockpit at the Exploreum and see aircraft on a real carrier deck.

Your kid can use the smaller tot play area or climb and swing in the older-kid space.

Your kid can climb the tree-house-style structure, swing and cool off at the seasonal sprinklers.

Your kid can climb through the rope dome and talk through the play tubes beneath the shade canopy.

Your kid can look through a glass floor 100 stories up and pick out landmarks from the outdoor sky deck.

Your kid can hear the singing waitstaff perform Broadway-style songs while eating diner food.