Highbridge Park
Playgrounds
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City playgrounds are open. For public safety, all patrons should wear a face covering and maintain at least six feet of distance between each child not in the same household. Playgrounds are cleaned daily, however, play equipment is not sterilized. Please stay home if you or your child feels sick, and wash your hands frequently, including before and after using play equipment.
List of Playgrounds
Name | Location | Accessible | Level | Adaptive Swing | ||||||||||||
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Sunken Playground | W 167 ST & EDGECOMBE AVE | ![]() | 4 | N | ||||||||||||
Quisqueya Playground | W 180 ST & AMSTERDAM AVE | ![]() | 4 | N | ||||||||||||
Wallenberg Playground | W 189 ST & AMSTERDAM AVE | ![]() | 4 | N | ||||||||||||
Cpf Playground | W 173 ST BY POOL-MODULAR EQUIPMENT) | ![]() | 4 | N | ||||||||||||
Ft George Playground | FT GEORGE, ST NICHOLAS AVES | ![]() | 4 | N | ||||||||||||
Adventure Playground | W 164 ST & EDGECOMBE AVE | ![]() | 3 | N | ||||||||||||
Remember to follow the rules and Play it Safe!
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 Highbridge Park

Know Before You Go
There are currently 5 service interruptions affecting access within this park.
Highbridge Recreation Center
New York City’s recreation centers and indoor pools remain closed to the general public until further notice to provide COVID-19 related services as well as free childcare options for children who are scheduled for blended learning. To learn more or to apply for the childcare program, please visit the New York City Department of Education’s Learning Bridges program page.
Once we reopen, NYC Parks will extend all existing recreation center memberships to cover the length of time we are closed to the general public.
Highbridge Park
As a part of our Anchor Parks initiative, reconstruction of Highbridge Park is now underway. This project will reinstate access to a 10-block stretch of the park, improve connectivity and pathways, and restore the historic Grand Staircase at Laurel Hill Terrace. The project will also improve safety and security with new park lighting, and improve ADA access. Follow this project on the Parks Capital Tracker for updates.
Anticipated Completion: Summer 2020
Sunken Playground
As a part of our Anchor Parks initiative, reconstruction of Sunken Playground is now underway. Follow this project on the Parks Capital Tracker for updates.
Anticipated Completion: Winter 2021
Adventure Playground
As a part of our Anchor Parks initiative, reconstruction of Adventure Playground is now underway. Follow this project on the Parks Capital Tracker for updates.
Anticipated Completion: Winter 2021
Highbridge Park
The Highbridge Park Water Tower is currently closed and undergoing reconstruction. Follow this project on the Parks Capital Tracker for updates.
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2021

News
- NYC PARKS CUTS THE RIBBON ON ANCHOR PARKS RENOVATION AT ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND IN HIGHBRIDGE PARK
- ANCHOR PARKS PROGRESS: NYC PARKS UNVEILS NEW SOCCER FIELD AT HIGHBRIDGE PARK
- NYC PARKS AND DEPUTY MAYOR ALICIA GLEN BREAK GROUND ON ANCHOR PARKS’ ASTORIA PARK PROJECT AND UNVEIL SCHEMATIC DESIGNS FOR ANCHOR PARKS CITY-WIDE PROJECTS
Events
- Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
- Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
- Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
- Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
- Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park