PARK FACT:
Philanthropist Daniel Willis James donated the James Fountain to the park in the 1880s with the intention of teaching New Yorkers about kindness and charity. Originally, tin cups were chained to the fountain to allow passerby to quench their thirst.
Union Square Park
Broadway To 4 Ave., E 14 St. To E 17 St.
Manhattan
Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner
Acres: 6.51
Playgrounds
View Playgrounds for all Parks
Pearl's tip: remember to follow the rules and Play it Safe!
| Name | Location | Accessible | Level | Adaptive Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Square Park | South of the Pavilion, on the north side of the 16th Street Traverse, from Union Square East to Union Square West | ![]() | 3 | Y |
| Union Square | South of 16 Street Traverse, on the west side of the park | N | ||
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
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