Safari Playground

Adventures await at Safari Playground where children can climb over, under, and around sculptures of hippopotamuses in the “river” of the playground floor. Winding their way across a canoe sculpture, water spray feature, and two tree houses, these young adventurers take the trip of a lifetime — without leaving New York City.

Safari Playground is on the top of a hill with views of the Reservoir. It is the only playground in Central Park that doesn’t include traditional playground equipment like slides, swings, or a sandbox.

Location

West Side at 91st Street

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Age Groups

Pre-school

Features

Hippo play sculptures, climbing mounds with step climbers and slides, and play canoes.

Water Features

Yes

Restrooms

Accessibility

Accessible surface and water feature

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Nearby

Playgrounds

Tarr-Coyne Wild West Playground

West Side at 93rd Street

Landscapes & Points of Interest

West 86th-90th Street Landscape

West Side at 86th-90th Streets & Central Park West

Bridges & Arches

Bridge No. 28

Mid-Park at 94th Street

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Each year, more than 3 million children visit Central Park’s 21 playgrounds. The Playground Partners raises funds that go toward the preservation, care, and daily inspection of these cherished play spaces.

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