Captain William Harry Thompson Playground

Make a splash at Playground 174! This park, located minutes from the Bronx River, serves the neighboring Bronx River Houses as well as the neighboring Soundview community. The playground is best known for its 20' x 40' children's mini pool, and also offers play areas and swings for tots and kids, along with a handball court, basketball court, and outdoor fitness equipment for adults.

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Facilities

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  Basketball Courts
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  Bathrooms
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  Fitness Equipment
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  Outdoor Pools
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  Playgrounds
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  Spray Showers

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News

• NYC PARKS RENAMES PLAYGROUND 174 IN HONOR OF CAPTAIN WILLIAM HARRY THOMPSON
• NYC PARKS: NINE RIBBONS OFFICIALLY CUT ON $41.4 MILLION IN IMPROVEMENTS TO BRONX PARKS
• NYC PARKS: $42.6 MILLION IN IMPROVEMENTS MADE TO BRONX PARKS

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Highlights

• 174th Street Playground

More About Captain William Harry Thompson Playground

Zip Code:10472
Community Board: 09
Council Member: Amanda Farias
Park ID: X159
Acreage: 1.00
Property Type: Neighborhood Park

Other Parks Nearby

• Noble Playground (0.35 miles)
• Rock Garden Park (0.39 miles)
• West Farms Rapids (0.49 miles)
• Daniel Boone Playground (0.55 miles)