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Editor's playground roster
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Heckscher Playground
Central Park (Midtown)
The biggest, most epic playground inside Central Park.
Pier 6 Playgrounds
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Five connected playgrounds: sand village, water lab, swing valley, slide mountain.
Domino Park Playground
Williamsburg
Sugar-refinery themed climbing structure with water sluice on hot days.
Ancient Playground
Upper East Side (Central Park)
Egypt-themed sand playground next to the Met.
Pier 25 Playground
Tribeca
Three age-zoned play areas with a giant tower slide and mini golf next door.
Imagination Playground
Seaport
Free-play wonderland with giant blue foam blocks kids actually build with.
Billy Johnson Playground
Central Park (UES)
The famous 45-foot granite slide — bring cardboard for max speed.
Astoria Park Playground
Astoria
Big shaded playground next to the city's largest public pool and the East River.