P.S. 38 Community Playground — Attraction in New York

Great playground but heads up that at least some evenings the rule is that your kids can go in adults can’t so you have to keep an eye on your kid from a distance. Took my by surprise - I’m now watching my four year old from 50 yards away and hoping he doesn’t fall off something….

One other PS I just learned is that kids who aren’t at the school can’t use the bathrooms - so I’m not really sure this is a “community” playground per se, it’s a school playground that has limited access for kids who aren’t at the school. That’s like most public schools - it’s just a bit misleading when it’s in Google as a “community” playground. Great playground though -...

This park is a bit different because it’s made for elementary school use, so there’s less play “equipment.” But there is a huge area that’s all fenced in with picnic tables, one playground machine area, a mini track, turf, hoops etc. It’s a great area to bring your kids while you do HIIT or other workouts. It’s also a year old so very clean and...

Nice new park with several (AstroTurf) grassy play areas, a running track, small climbing playground, some picnic tables.

Maybe not worth traveling for, but if you are in the area and want a brief stop to let your young kids play a bit, I can...