1 / 2Safari Playground 🛝
📍 Manhattan, NY
Bob Cassilly's hippo sculptures anchor this Central Park playground near West 93rd St, featuring climbing mounds, play canoes, a sprayground, and rubber surfacing. Designed for ages 1-5 with full parent sightlines across every zone.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
The top Central Park stop for families with children aged 1-5. The sand-free rubber surface is a genuine differentiator for families managing allergies or cleanliness. Gentle equipment and low heights keep younger toddlers safe without constant hands-on help.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Rhea M
2 years ago
“Perfect for kids aged 1-5, which fits our family. There is NO SAND (for those that need a sand free option). I can see the entire playground which makes it easy to keep track of my two. Kids can easily climb on their own plus there is a long ramp up for the littlest explorers. I have so many memories here. When we need to change it up, we walk north 5 mins to Wild West.”
Dave Wisdom
6 years ago
“One of our favorite playgrounds in Central Park. The right amount of padding and pavement great slides and hills as well as an amazing sprayground.”
Pezhman Raeisian
2 years ago
“Spacious, clean and cozy A good place for your kids to play”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
Safari Playground sits on a hill near the Reservoir with views across Central Park. Bob Cassilly's famous hippo sculptures, climbable mounds with slides, play canoes, and an interactive sprayground cover the sand-free rubber surface. The open layout gives parents unobstructed sightlines to every corner - a deliberate design feature that makes supervising multiple children straightforward.
