New York City has hundreds playgrounds across the five boroughs. Hundreds of them meet or exceed ADA. All of their playgrounds have pour-in-place surfacing or tiles. They have a rating system that enables you to tell how accessible the playgrounds are. Many of the playgrounds have ramped equipment and accessible swings. We have only included the #1 level playgrounds or ones that parents have recommended.
These are the ones that New York City classifies as “Playgrounds for All Children” which are designed to provide recreational opportunities for children of all ages and abilities. Playground features include ramped play equipment, ground level play features, wheelchair-accessible tables, and drinking fountains. Some of the playgrounds include accessible swings.
If you would like to find out where to find the other playgrounds that have ramped equipment, accessible swings or meet ADA, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation has a great website for you to search playgrounds across the city.
Bendheim Playground—is located within Central Park in Manhattan, 100 ST & 5TH AVE This playground has accessible swings.
Bloomingdale Park– Richmond Pkwy, Bloomingdale Rd, Lenevar Ave in Staten Island. This playground does not have accessible swings; however it has a Sway Fun, a wheelchair accessible glider and bathrooms.
Children using the Sway Fun in Bloomingdale Park
Playground for All Children—is located within Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx, Bruckner Exwy, Buhre Ave. This playground does not have accessible swings.
Playground for All Children—located within Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, 111 St & Saultell & 56 Aves. This is a Boundless Playground™ and includes accessible swings. There are also bathrooms at the park.
Playground 70– W 70 St Bet West End & Amsterdam Aves in Manhattan; This is a Boundless Playground™. In includes a children’s garden with accessible bridges running across it, musical instruments built into the play space, and basketball courts with adjustable basketball backstops that can be lowered for athletes in wheelchairs. The comfort station and picnic tables are accessible. There is a much-loved camel structure to climb. There is a spray shower with a map of the United States in colored concrete and accessible swings.
Vesuvio Playground (Thompson Street Playground)– Thompson St, Spring To Prince Sts in Manhattan. This playground does not have accessible swings, but does have a spray shower and bathrooms.
Train Park
Train Park
Parent Recommended Playgrounds
Train Park–68th and Riverside Blvd. According to Beth, the mom who recommended this park, It has a great summer water feature. With a soft ground and everything low to the ground, it is great for small children or children with disabilities.
