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Wright Brothers Playground

πŸ“ Manhattan, NY

β˜…4.2(119 Google reviews)πŸ’°FreeπŸ‘ΆAll ages

Manhattan playground with diverse equipment for all ages plus enclosed basketball court. Parents appreciate the variety but note serious safety concerns requiring constant supervision.

βœ“ Equipment for all agesβœ“ Basketball courtβœ“ Clean staff
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Great playground. It has 2 swings for the babies, a swing for transitioning and 2 swings for the big ones. There are a lot of obstacles to play on and the basketball court is enclosed. The swings are kind of enclosed, but aren't gated off. Most of the ground is soft with only a portion where the sprinklers are = exposed concrete. The transition between the concrete and the padded ground is easy enough for a toddler to walk. There is a Male and Female bathroom. Kids come from school to play and the park is generally clean. There's something there for all ages. (No slide though unless you count the weird one for older children that is 2 poles next to each other sloping down.)

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children of various ages who want diverse play equipment and basketball, but requires constant adult supervision. The serious rat infestation and safety concerns around unsupervised bathrooms and questionable visitors make this unsuitable for independent play or evening visits.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Avoid visiting after 4pm when rat activity peaks significantly
⏰Never leave children unattended due to unsupervised bathroom access and questionable visitors
🎟️Be aware the slide design is unusual and potentially unsafe for younger children
πŸš—Expect teenagers from nearby school to dominate space during after-school hours

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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119 Google reviews

Rat and pest issues80%
Good equipment variety60%
Safety and supervision concerns60%
Basketball court available40%
Bathroom problems40%
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AliciaBrownSugar

6 years ago

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β€œGreat playground. It has 2 swings for the babies, a swing for transitioning and 2 swings for the big ones. There are a lot of obstacles to play on and the basketball court is enclosed. The swings are kind of enclosed, but aren't gated off. Most of the ground is soft with only a portion where the sprinklers are = exposed concrete. The transition between the concrete and the padded ground is easy enough for a toddler to walk. There is a Male and Female bathroom. Kids come from school to play and the park is generally clean. There's something there for all ages. (No slide though unless you count the weird one for older children that is 2 poles next to each other sloping down.)”

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Astro Nova

a year ago

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β€œElite Basketball Players βœ‹πŸ½πŸ™‚β€β†•οΈ Lovely Full Courts games, pls remind kids to have awareness. Thank you πŸ™πŸΌβ€

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Yvette Rivera

2 years ago

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β€œOk so I have mixed feelings about this park. It’s kept clean by the staff. The staff are always friendly. The design is a little odd the slide is one that u have to flip ur legs over to slide NOT a sliding pond which seriously looks dangerous. We do have sprinklers and swings which is very nice. Issues come in when the teenagers gather and their teenagers so of course they’re unsupervised and hormones raging and always arguing and fighting doesn’t matter to them little kids r around. So a major problem are the rats! Like most of the city during COVID the rats took over. In the spring and summer the rats take over especially after 4 pm. Omg you can’t sit on the benches the kids play and the rats run onto the cushioned play area jump out of the garbage cans it’s scary! Remember up too I said the staff keep it clean so it’s not their fault. We do not have any rat bait or traps not 1 I’ve asked and we call 311 and nothing. While the shrubs are low we hope they come and put stuff down but common sense may not exist or maybe it’s our location who knows. Do better Parks Dept get the rats out of the playground! ***UPDATE: issues are all still the same. Can we at least get some rat bait. What’s wrong with the Parks Dept.? We have a serious rat issue in this park! They are all over the playground for gods sake.”

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Madeline

8 months ago

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β€œThe playground needs an actual slide. The park has a serious rat and mosquito issue. The bathroom needs a renovation badly. The lights are usually out, the bathroom is filled with mosquitos, the bathroom is pretty dark and creepy regardless of the window and door being open. The park staff is never friendly. They all usually appear very miserable. One time I entered the park with my partner and toddler and we thought it would be perfect because no one else was there at the time. We had just arrived and my toddler quickly wanted to go to the swing section. A minute or two later two female park staff members come in the park, and were cursing and looking around for people to blame. Apparently, they were both really upset that the park had some garbage near the bathroom area that had been there for god knows how long. Both ladies made it a very uncomfortable experience, as they were walking around the park like 2 bullies cursing really loud, expressing how upset they were that they had to clean the park. I understood their frustration because it could be an ongoing thing, however, as an adult you should be able to personally take a few deep breaths re-evaluate yourself and your life. Some jobs really should require consistent mental health check ups and screenings-especially when working with the community. There's been quite a few times that I've literally encountered some parents/care givers that I have never seen or met before that literally enter the park, come by and say hello. However, they leave their kids unattended and go to the basketball court section for long periods of time. I love children, but I am no nanny! Especially not an unpaid nanny, lol. So whenever that happens, me and mine go to another playground. I understand I may look harmless, however, you still should never trust ANYONE with your child or someone else's. I sure don't. This is not my go-to park. However, it is the closest one to me, and nevertheless it is better than nothing.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Wright Brothers Playground features swing sets for babies through big kids, climbing obstacles, and an enclosed basketball court popular with older players. The playground offers equipment variety for multiple age groups, though families report significant maintenance issues including pest problems and poorly maintained facilities that require careful adult supervision.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday07:00 – 18:00
Tuesday07:00 – 18:00
Wednesday07:00 – 18:00
Thursday07:00 – 18:00
Friday07:00 – 18:00
Saturday07:00 – 18:00
Sunday07:00 – 18:00

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