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Ruth and Arthur Smadbeck-Heckscher East Playground Recreation Center in Central Park
The mood
Social, casual · good late at night · good for small groups
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The playground is a small space set aside for toddlers and pre-school children, sitting just south of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the East Side. Its play equipment includes bucket swings, a climber, a slide, and a sandbox with a sand table, along with a water feature. The site has no restrooms.
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- Vibe
- Social, Casual
- Perfect for
- Outdoor Experience
- Best times
- Afternoon, Evening, Late Night
- Group size
- Friends (2-3), Small Group (4-6)
The details at Ruth and Arthur Smadbeck-Heckscher East Playground
- Setting
- Indoors
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Good to know about Ruth and Arthur Smadbeck-Heckscher East Playground
Ruth and Arthur Smadbeck-Heckscher East Playground is at 19 79th St Transverse, New York, NY 10028, in Central Park, Manhattan.
Every day 6:00 AM - 1:00 AM. In short, it's open until 1 AM most nights.
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Ruth and Arthur Smadbeck-Heckscher East Playground lists: wheelchair-accessible entrance.
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