Accessibility Info
PARK FACT:
One of the forces behind the completion of the grid on the Upper West Side and the creation of Riverside Park was the rise in real estate values after the Civil War and the need for more housing out at the edges of Manhattan to relieve congestion.
Riverside Park
Riverside Dr. to Hudson River, W. 72 St.to St Clair Pl.
Manhattan
Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner
Acres: 222.41
Playgrounds
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Pearl's tip: remember to follow the rules and Play it Safe!
| Name | Location | Accessible | Level | Adaptive Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Engine Playground | RIVERSIDE BOULEVARD BETW. W 67 & W 68 STS | |||
| Classic Playground | W 74 ST | |||
| Neufeld Playground | W 76ST & RIVERSIDE DR | |||
| River Run Playground | W 83 ST & RIVERSIDE DR |  | 3 | Y |
| Hippo Playground | W 91 ST & RIVERSIDE DR | | 3 | Y |
| Dinosaur Playground | W 97 ST & RIVERSIDE DR | | 4 | N |
| 101st St. Soccer Field | 101ST ST. NEXT TO HENRY HUDSON PARKWAY | |||
| Skate Park | W 109TH ST & RIVERSIDE DR | |||
| Claremont | W 124 ST & RIVERSIDE DR | | 4 | N |
| Tot Lot One Hundred Five | W 105-106 ST, RIVERSIDE DR | | 4 | N |
| Tot Lot One Hundred And Ten | W110-111ST, RIVERSIDE DR | | 4 | N |
| Tot Lot One Hundred And Twelve | W 112-113 ST/RIVERSIDE DR | |||
| Tot Lot One Hundred And Sixteen | W116ST-117ST/RIVERSIDE DR | | 3 | Y |
| Riverside Park | RIVERSIDE PARK, 119TH ST | |||
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.
Directions to Riverside Park
Know Before You Go
The northernmost A-dock at the 79th Street Boat Basin is currently closed to public access for structural enhancements. The dock will be further supported with non-wood pilings and a new wave screen.
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2013
