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Lower Side Water Park

📍 Manhattan, NY

★4.2(12 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

A small waterfront park along the East River featuring water fountains, seal sculptures, and bike-friendly paths. Best for quick water play stops during scenic rides.

✓ Beautiful bike stop✓ Seals attraction✓ Water play area✓ Dogs in water
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★★★★★Featured review by Mark B Borg Jr

Awesome!!! Kids have been running around in this park ever since we could get on bicycles--or they could get in kiddie seats on the back of one--and we could ride by and see the seals, the bridge, the water spraying (etc.) It's a beautiful pit stop on a lovely ride up and down eastern Manhattan!!!!

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families who enjoy scenic bike rides along the East River with a water play stop. The seal sculptures and fountains appeal to kids, but it's a small space better suited for quick visits rather than extended play sessions. Families with dog-fearful children or mosquito sensitivity should consider timing carefully.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Bring bug spray as mosquitos can be active around the water features
⏰Expect dogs to occasionally play in the same water area as children
đŸŽŸī¸Space is small so best for smaller groups or quieter times
🚗Some seal sculptures may not have working water features

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.2
★★★★★

12 Google reviews

Scenic location with seals80%
Water play features60%
Great for biking families40%
Mosquito problems20%
Dogs use water area20%
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Mark B Borg Jr

6 years ago

★★★★★

“Awesome!!! Kids have been running around in this park ever since we could get on bicycles--or they could get in kiddie seats on the back of one--and we could ride by and see the seals, the bridge, the water spraying (etc.) It's a beautiful pit stop on a lovely ride up and down eastern Manhattan!!!!”

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Kip Lacy

4 years ago

★★★★★

“Magical little fountain and park!”

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Michael Canfield

8 years ago

★★★★★

“Love the seals!”

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Philip Huang

6 years ago

★★★★★

“I really like this place.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Lower Side Water Park offers families a scenic East River waterfront location with water fountains and seal sculptures that appeal to children. The park features pram-accessible paths perfect for biking families, though the compact space is better suited for brief play sessions than extended visits.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday06:00 – 23:00
Tuesday06:00 – 23:00
Wednesday06:00 – 23:00
Thursday06:00 – 23:00
Friday06:00 – 23:00
Saturday06:00 – 23:00
Sunday06:00 – 23:00

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