Young Urban Planners: Playground Adventure

Calling all budding urban planning enthusiasts and playground regulars! Join Conservancy guides for an intergenerational summer adventure at one of Central Park’s iconic playgrounds. We will explore the playground’s structures and landscape through fun, hands-on activities to learn about the design and urban planning principles that shape Central Park’s play spaces.

This program is designed for children ages 6 to 12 years old and their caregivers. Adults may not attend without a child companion.

Check out the full list on this page for specific dates and locations. Location and direction details will also be provided by email to registered participants.

This summer-long program will take place at the following playgrounds:

Sunday, June 4 at 11:00 am
Tarr Family Playground (Volcano Playground), West 100th Street and Central Park West

Sunday, June 11 at 3:00 pm
Tarr-Coyne Wild West Playground, West 93rd Street and Central Park West

Wednesday, June 28 at 11:00 am
Safari Playground, West 91st Street and Central Park West

Thursday, June 29 at 2:00 pm
Diana Ross Playground, West 81st Street and Central Park West

Sunday, July 9, at 10:00 am
Billy Johnson Playground, East 67th Street and Fifth Avenue

Sunday, July 16, at 11:00 am
James Michael Levin Playground, East 76th Street and Fifth Avenue

Wednesday, July 19, at 11:00 am
East 72nd Street Playground, East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue

Sunday, July 23, at 11:00 am
Ancient Playground, East 85th Street and Fifth Avenue

Sunday, August 13, at 10:00 am
Adventure Playground, West 67th Street and Central Park West

Thursday, August 17, at 11:00 am
Margaret L. Kempner Playground, East 96th Street and Fifth Avenue

Sunday, August 27, at 10:00 am
Heckscher Playground, Mid-Park between West 61st and West 63rd Street

Saturday, September 2, at 10:00 am
Billy Johnson Playground, East 67th Street and Fifth Avenue

Saturday, September 9, at 10:00 am
Adventure Playground, West 67th Street and Central Park West

Saturday, September 23, at 10:00 am
Heckscher Playground, Mid-Park between West 61st and West 63rd Street