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Brooklyn Bridge Park- (DUMBO)
http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/
Between Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Bridge

My favorite park for my kids and myself is in DUMBO, the pirate ship park, between the brooklyn bridge and manhattan bridge. There is the huge pirate ship to run around. The pirate sandbox, the srinklers, tire swings. It has great views of manhattan and the bridges and so much to do! We love it at any time of the year, but summer with the sandbox and sprinklers is the best.
-Debbie

It has a wonderful ship playstructure, a huge running ramp, a water feature, sand pit and the kids and parents are thoughtful. Love it. Plus it is right on the river and under the Manhatten bridge so my son goes nuts watching all the subways pass. Can be a bit loud, but on a sunny day who cares.
-Amy

Camel Park- (Fort Greene)
http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/B321/
Dekalb Ave, Adelphi St & Carlton Ave

My favorite is Camel playground on Dekalb and Carlton. It’s nice and shady in the summer and the play structures are the perfect size for a toddler. I was actually able to sit down on the benches from time to time during the summer while my two-year-old went up the stairs, over the bridge, and down the slide all by herself.
-Heather

Carroll Park- (Carroll Gardens)
http://www.carrollparkbrooklyn.org/
Between Smith and Court Streets, President and Carroll Streets

I love Carroll park because of the other Moms there. Everyone is caring and friendly and looks out for each other. I can’t imagine not having it.
-Maristela

DiMattina Playground- (Brooklyn Heights)
http://outside.in/places/vincent-dimattina-playground-brooklyn
Hicks St & Rapelye St Brooklyn, NY

Our favorite playground is the DiMattina Playgound on Rapelye between Hicks and Henry St. There is equipment for little and big kids, sprinklers in the summer and it’s way less crowded than Carroll Park!
-Janine

Fort Greene Park- (Fort Greene)
http://www.fortgreenepark.org/
Between DeKalb and Mrytle Avenues,
718-222-1461

Our favorite by far, though we don’t get there often, is the “water” park at the southwest corner of central park. It’s perfect with all the water play, big sandbox, some shade, enclosure so I can let the older one roam freely, and that crazy netting thing in the sandbox that makes a wonderful pirate ship rigging . Our more common favorite spot is the Big Rock at fort greene park, over by the tennis courts. That and the little ‘fort’ area up in the trees between the tennis courts and the monument. lots of great exposed roots and hideaways!
-Bethany

I think the best-kept local playground secret is one in Fort Greene Park… and not the overrun one at the corner of Washington Park and Dekalb. If you venture toward the northwest corner of the park, you’ll find “New Fort Greene,” which has a fabulously designed metal playground (shaped overall like a fort or castle) perfect for younger and older kids, as well as separate infant/toddler equipment, swings, four sprinklers that spray toward each other, and restrooms (though I can’t vouch for cleanliness). Being shaded at just about all hours, it’s perfect for hot summer days. There are usually only a few kids there at a time, which amazes me!
-Kerrie

We love the playground at Fort Greene Park – particularly on a Saturday morning! Our kids love to run over to the Farmer’s Market for a snack and then see all their friends – such a wonderful community of FG families!
-Amanda

Harry Chapin Playground- (Brooklyn Heights)
http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/B223H/
Columbia Hts, Middagh, Cranberry & Willow Sts

Our favorite playground is the Harry Chapin playground in north Brooklyn Heights. Just off the north end of the promenade, this is the go-to playground for people with toddlers. It has 5 bucket swings in the SHADE. In the summer months, the playground boasts a toddler-friendly sprinkler. The playground is best suited for younger kids, as it has lower structures to climb on. Our twins enjoyed the low parallel bars (can be grasped by either side) when they were learning how to walk. It always has a small crowd, but never gets “packed” the way nearby Pierrepont playground does.
-Melissa

High Line
The High Line is open from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily.

You can access the High Line Park from any of these locations below:
* Gansevoort Street
* 14th Street (Elevator access.)
* 16th Street (elevator access)
* 18th Street
* 20th Street
The High Line can be reached via the following methods of public transportation:
Subway
L / A / C / E to 14th Street & 8th Avenue
C / E to 23rd Street & 8th Avenue
1 / 2 / 3 to 14th Street & 7th Avenue
1 to 18th Street & 7th Avenue
1 to 23rd Street & 7th Avenue

Hudson River Park- (Greenwich Village-NYC)
http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/index.asp
Pier 45
Cross at Christopher St.
Heat up, then cool down using Pier 45′s super interactive water feature. Enjoy a spritz of fresh water right when you need it. The Hudson River Park Trust also sponsors free events on Pier 45 in the summer. Lawns open all year
Subway 1 at Christopher St. Bus
M8
Restrooms: Pier 45 Comfort Station
Nearby:
Christopher Street Fountain, Sunbathing, Water Taxi stop, Fishing, Educational programs

There is a nice triangle strip of green grass here that you can lie on and watch the boats and water taxi dock. There is a shaded area with tables- but they were all taken when we went. There is a stand for ice cream and various snacks, a clean restroom and a really nice boardwalk. It was really quiet even with a lot of people sunbathing
-Karen

Manhattan Beach- (near Coney Island)
http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/B251/
E/O Ocean Ave, North Shore Rockaway Inlet

We love the Manhattan Beach Park, especially in the Summer. It is a beautiful park, right on the beach. You can take turns going on the swing and through the sprinklers and then go build sand castles on the beach and dip your toes in the ocean.
-Courtney

Marine Park Playground- (Queens)
http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/historical_signs/hs_historical_sign.php?id=12396Located at the intersection of Stuart Street and Fillmore Avenue inside Marine Park, Playground 278’s circular perimeter is lined with benches, trees, and shrubs, and the park includes play equipment, safety surfacing, a spray shower, and swing sets.

My son loves the water park in the Marine Park playground in the summertime. Lots of sprinklers on timers keep everyone excited waiting for the next blast. Parents can relax on blankets on the shady grass surrounding the playground. It’s a great spot for a birthday party.
-Rachel

Mother Cabrini- (Red Hook)
http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/B390/
President Street Bet Van Brunt & Columbia Streets

Our favorite park is Mother Cabrini on President St between Columbia & Van Brunt. Not nearly as crowded as some in the area and nice play equipment.
- Carolyn

Playground for All Children- (Queens)
111-01 Corona Avenue
Queens, NY
(718) 699-8283
Next to the Hall of Science
Opened in 1997, this play facility, one of a few of its kind in the entire nation, serves youngsters with and without disabilities. Available to the public and to school and community groups, the playground offers a variety of recreational and instructional activities.

My favorite playground is the Playground for All Children in Queens. It is amazing.
-Wanda

Prospect Park Carousel- (Prospect Park)
http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/carousel
Just inside the Willink entrance to the Park, at Ocean and Flatbush Avenues and Empire Boulevard.
(718) 282-7789
While I don’t have a favorite, of the ones I have gone to I enjoyed the playground in Prospect Park that’s right off Parkside Ave (Street/Road??). I also love the carousel in the park.
-Rosann

Prospect Park at Garfield Place - (Prospect Park)
http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/interactive_map
Inside the Garfield Pl./Prospect Park West entrance
(718) 965-8951

My favorite playground is the tot lot in Prospect Park at Garfield Place on the west side of the park. It’s a mini-jungle gym. The perfect size for my 1-year old.
- Sandy

The Tot Lot in Prospect Park is great (at Garfield). The equipment and the size of the are is just right for early walkers and crawlers. It is also great that you can easily meet kids the same age as yours since the area isn’t that appealing to the older kids.
-Amy

Prospect Park-Harmony Playground - (Prospect Park)
http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/play#harmony
Near the Bandshell at Prospect Park West between 9th and 11th Streets.
(718) 965-8951

Even though it’s a bit of a haul for us, Harmony Playground at 9th St in Prospect Park, which we call “Trixie’s Playground,” because Trixie goes there in Knuffle Bunny Too. It’s sunny, but has a great umbrella over the sand box for super hot days (if only!), and the benches are mostly shaded. It’s got swings for little ones and big ones, a great tot area and even better big kid area. my kids love the sculptures and the fountain, which is a sculpture in itself, and the giant xylophone type instrument. the bathrooms are clean and well tended, and there always seems to be someone around who is watching over the place. It’s a treat when we get there!
-Deirdre

Prospect Park – Nethermead section - (Prospect Park)
http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/nethermead
16th Street and Prospect Park Southwest entrance, the Bartel-Pritchard entrance, the 9th Street entrance, the 3rd Street entrance or the Willink Entrance at Ocean and Flatbush Avenues.
(718) 965-8969

I really love the nethermead section of Prospect Park. Its never too crowded and kind of fun to get to. It totally feels like you are somewhere else, but with all the cool brooklyn peeps to chat with.
-Bari

Prospect Park- Imagination Playground- (Prospect Park) http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/play#imagination
Ocean Avenue between Parkside Avenue and Lincoln Road
(718) 965-8951

The Imagination Playground in Prospect Park is wonderful in the summer, with lots of shade, lots of space to spread out a picnic on the “stage” and a creative dragon sprinkler.
-Jae

Nelson Rockefeller Park- (Battery Park City, NYC)
http://www.bpcparks.org/bpcp/parks/parks.php#rockefeller
North end of Battery Park City, west of River Terrace.
Rockefeller Park contains most of BPC Parks’ wide lawns, as well as a large playground, plantings and gardens, several public art pieces, and a sheltered pavilion. Restrooms are located at the northwest corner
of the Solaire Building, across the street from the Parkhouse. The Parkhouse loans games and equipment every day from May through October, as well as provides assistance and information.

I love Rockefeller Park in Battery Park City for a change of pace. Amazing playground with a sandpit, lots of climbing structure, a sprinkler and a merry go round spinner.
-Rebecca

Socrates Sculpture Park- (Long Island City)
http://www.socratessculpturepark.org/
32-01 Vernon Blvd.
Long Island City, NY 11106
(718) 956-1819

It’s large and lovely by the water with cool sculptures all around and trees and dirt to play in.
-Brooke

South Oxford Tennis Club- (Fort Greene)
http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/B407/
South Oxford St, Cumberland St, Atlantic Ave

We love the park at So. Oxford, north of Atlantic Avenue. My 8 yo can skateboard, use the climbing equipment, kick a soccer ball around the turf area or ride his bike. They also have a beautiful sprinkler system that the kids control. The water shoots out of these tall flower sculpture-like things. There are benches with shade which was great for hanging out in a daze with my newborn this summer while my older guy got his energy spent.
-Chris

Teardrop Park- (Battery Park City, NYC)
http://www.bpcparks.org/bpcp/parks/parks.php#teardrop
Teardrop Park
Between Warren St and Murray St
New York, NY 10005
(212) 267-9700
A C to Chambers Street  walk west to Hudson river, take left on river terrace, 1 block to warren street
Designed by innovative landscape architect Michael Van Valkenberg, two-acre Teardrop Park brings a little of the dramatic Hudson River Valley to Battery Park City. Teardrop features a magnificent “Ice Wall,” artwork by Ann Hamilton and Michael Mercil, a children’s slide, sand boxes, water play, a reading area with rock seats, places to “rock hop,” naturalistic plantings, and much, much more for park lovers to discover.

Underhill Playground – (Prospect Heights)
http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/B161/
Underhill Ave. at Prospect Pl.
Prospect Heights

My go-to playground is Underhill! It’s a short walk from our apt. and has activities for both my 3 and 1 year olds! And it doesn’t hurt that Blue Marble is up the block.
-Faye

Underwood Park – (Clinton Hill)
http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/B259/
Lafayette Ave & Waverly Ave
Brooklyn NY

We love Underwood Park on Washington/Lafayette. It’s huge, has two separate areas for big and small kids, plenty of swings(which is key as my daughter loves them and gets really impatient when we go to smaller ones that only have 2 or 3 with a wait) and a great water area that we practically live in during the summer months.
-Lily

I love how the big kids and little kids are in two distinct sections and the enclosed “water rink” is located up top. If you go a lot–you run into the same families so it is a good way to meet people. The playground at Fort Greene Park is also a favorite of our family.
-Jennifer

I love it because it is big, there are plenty of swings, there is a bigger kids and a smaller kids area, there is an awesome sprinkler area, and there is shade in the warmer weather!
-Amber