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đ Manhattan, NY
Enclosed playground in Manhattan with sprinklers, swings, low toddler equipment, and climbing structures. Single-entry gate helps parents monitor children. Bathrooms and a nature centre are on-site.
Great place for younger children from toddlers to elementary school. The entire park is enclosed by fences so your young one does not go running off. Gym sets with child friendly ground cushioning for all different levels of coordination. A low one for toddlers with a shallow slide. A taller one with a steeper slide. The biggest is tall with a corkscrew slide. 4 child safety swings. Some standard ones as well. Benches, many trees with shade a plenty and tables for parties. A grassy area as well for picnics, (this area is not well shaded though). A toddler friendly spray water feature (when the weather is warm enough) and the nature center right next door make this park a great little place to take your youngest ones
đ Family Action Verdict
Best for families with toddlers through early primary age who value a secure, enclosed environment with water play. The single gate, good shade, and age-appropriate equipment make extended visits comfortable. Families visiting on hot summer days should check equipment surfaces â slides in direct sun get very hot by midday.
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Matt Hunt
7 years ago
âGreat place for younger children from toddlers to elementary school. The entire park is enclosed by fences so your young one does not go running off. Gym sets with child friendly ground cushioning for all different levels of coordination. A low one for toddlers with a shallow slide. A taller one with a steeper slide. The biggest is tall with a corkscrew slide. 4 child safety swings. Some standard ones as well. Benches, many trees with shade a plenty and tables for parties. A grassy area as well for picnics, (this area is not well shaded though). A toddler friendly spray water feature (when the weather is warm enough) and the nature center right next door make this park a great little place to take your youngest onesâ
Shawna Emerick
5 years ago
âMy son grew up in this playground and now my second child is too! Fenced-in closed playground which is helpful. Water sprinkler in middle. Low-lying equipment for little toddlers. Some of the ground is uneven and a few of the slides get hot in the Summer sun, but other than that, it's a good playground with swings for toddlers and older.â
Monica Matos
6 years ago
âBeautiful and spacious playground with swings, monkey cages, sprinklers, chest tables and bathroom facilities. My mom used to bring us here in the 80's, it was our favorite place. It's heavily used so plenty of children to play with your own. Just a great spot for families so enjoy!â
Deepankar Chakraborty
8 years ago
âThere is a building named Payson Building. It is a great place to visit. You can find some Ranger's there. It is type of a musume.â
Reviews from Google
Overview
Payson Playground is fully fenced with a single entry point, making it straightforward to supervise young children. The layout includes low equipment scaled for toddlers, taller structures for older kids, sprinklers active in summer, and chess tables. Child-friendly cushioning covers the ground. A nature centre adjoins the site and bathrooms are available on-site. Shade from mature trees covers much of the play area.
