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Spring St & Thompson St (Thompson St.) New York , NY 10012 United States
The free 3-foot public pool and playground is a meeting place for young families. A seasonal sprinkler cools kids off on warm summer days while parents sip coffee on nearby benches .
Water sprinklers make this a popular SoHo spot in the summertime. Ample seating for weary parents, too.
After handball, head over to the playground sprinkler next to the courts for a quick rinse .
At lunch time, this concrete playground surrounded by benches feels like SoHo's cafeteria . Tables are scarce & the no-sharing-w/-strangers rule seems to be in effect.
Sit outside and get some office work done.
Girls happened here. Babysitter Jessa loses the girls in this park while planning to unionize the neighborhood nannies.
Fun benches nearby to eat at or play checkers/chess
Playground
Awaysome when come here.
Chess tables make great lunch tables
Great place to play a little wall-ball, tennis or lacrosse.
Donut Dan's favorite pecker watching park .
Pool is empty
swing on the swings at night when the park is empty. very relaxing.
CMA Pick: Take the kids to play! - Children's Museum of the Arts 103 Charlton St
Make sure you have change for your kids - the waterpark is fun and very wet - Urs Gubser
The larger playground is good for 2 or baby and toddler. Younger bugs are better at smaller park southside of arch. - Gabby H
Breakfast egg sandwich on buttery brioche can't be beat and the canneles transport me to my favorite patisseries in Paris. - Alexandra Wood
Always an amazing mix of people and entertainment. One of my fav spots to lay in summer. - Barton Smith
The grandma's pizza (cheese, tomato sauce, basil sauce) is solid, and the rice balls were surprisingly delicious (warm cream and rice, breaded)! Great for a quick, affordable meal in Soho. - Lauren Mac