Ancient Playground

For children of all ages, this playground derives its name from the Egyptian Wing of the Metropolitan Museum close by. The challenging, mostly wooden play equipment for older children includes rope and tire swings, pyramids and a chain-link bridge. For smaller children there are bucket swings and a separate sandbox area with its own stone obelisk and turtle. There is a large picnic area complete with chess and checker tables.

Note: There are no trash receptacles inside the playgrounds. Please deposit all trash in receptacles outside playgrounds and help us keep play areas free of rodents.

Playground Partners
Initiated in 1991 by the Women's Committee of the Central Park Conservancy, Playground Partners is a group of volunteers who ensure that Central Park's 21 playgrounds are kept safe and well maintained. If you are interested in joining this group, click on Playground Partners.

To read the Parks Department's historical sign, click here.

Location

• East 85th Street

Details

• Restrooms are located inside the playground
• Hours: Playgrounds open every day at 7:30 am and close at dusk