Paul Raimonda Playground — Attraction in New York

After going bowling with my 2 kids i decided to bring them down the block to the playground where the sprinklers were on. When I get there a bunch of 9 thru possibly 12 year old were by the sprinklers making a mess. One boy broke 2 plastic buckets right in the sprinkler area making a total mess not to mention the sharp plastic pieces that my kids could have cut themselves on. I had to ask the boy to clean up his mess. Then while I was swinging my 5 year old on the kiddy swing 2 of the other were running after each other with glasses of water throwing water on each wetting the rubber mats. There were also a ton of broken water balloons by the sprinkler they left behind. The playground is really for little kids not for those...

The great thing about this playground is that it is big. Plenty of space for different activities, including handball and basketball court, a playground, a workout area, a nice section to just sit and chill, and a big patch of asphalt (for those of you who come to parks for more asphalt). Kid's playground is aimed at younger kids but there is a funky climbing structure that older kids may like. Despite its size it can get busy because it is kind of the only park in that general...

This playground has a basketball 🏀 court, a handball court, an adult mini-gym, as well as a jungle gym for the children, plus swings & a sprinklers to cool-off during the summer months. There's also plenty of benches to sit, relax, read a 📚 book, or watch the children play. Right outside the playground on 20th Ave. Between 47th & 48th Street you can rent a Citibike if you're up for a trip on 2 wheels through...