Accessibility Info
PARK FACT:
By the time Robert Moses developed his plan for the park in the early 1930s, the southern East River waterfront was dotted with slaughterhouses, glass factories, power stations, and railroad yards.
East River Park
Montgomery St. To E. 12 St., FDR Drive
Manhattan
Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner
Acres: 45.88
Playgrounds
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Pearl's tip: remember to follow the rules and Play it Safe!
| Name | Location | Accessible | Level | Adaptive Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East River Park | E 11 ST & EAST RIVER DR | |||
Accessibililty Level Definitions
Level 1: Playgrounds for All Children
Level 2: Accessible Playgrounds with Ramped Play Equipment and Universally Accessible Swings
Level 3: Accessible Playgrounds with Universally Accessible Swings
Level 4: Accessible Playgrounds with Transfer Platforms and Ground Level Play Features
JennSwing® is a full-body positioning support swing.
Know Before You Go
The waterfront promenade is closed between 8th Street and Delancey Street. We are reconstructing the bulkhead, seawall and promenade. The project includes new subsurface and pavement, plantings, pedestrian lighting, benches and other site amenities and links with the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway.
Anticipated Completion: Fall 2011
