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Safari Playground 🛝 Recreation Center in Central Park
The mood
Social, casual · good late at night · good for small groups
Known for
Hippo play sculptures
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A recreation center in Central Park. Insider tip: The playground is located on a hill near the West 93rd Street entrance with sweeping views of the Reservoir. No restrooms available. Known for its hippo play sculptures.
Safari Playground, also called the Hippo Playground, is a playground in Central Park on the West Side at 91st. It is known for naturalistic hippopotamus sculptures scattered around a river, and its features include climbing mounds with slides, a water feature, and play canoes. The playground is intended for toddlers and pre-school children and has no restrooms.
Know before you go
- Vibe
- Social, Casual
- Perfect for
- Outdoor Experience
- Best times
- Afternoon, Evening, Late Night
- Group size
- Friends (2-3), Small Group (4-6)
- Insider tip
- The playground is located on a hill near the West 93rd Street entrance with sweeping views of the Reservoir. No restrooms available.
The details at Safari Playground 🛝
- Setting
- Indoors
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible restroom
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Good to know about Safari Playground 🛝
Safari Playground 🛝 is at W 91st St, New York, NY 10025, in Central Park, Manhattan.
You can call Safari Playground 🛝 at (212) 310-6600.
Safari Playground 🛝 is known for its hippo play sculptures.
Outdoor experience.
Safari Playground 🛝 lists: wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible restroom.
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