John Jay Playground

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Cherokee Pl ((77th & East River)) New York , NY 10162 United States

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After $1.4 million in renovations, the park near the East River features a sandbox, swings , climbing net, and giant swimming pool for kids of all ages.

Suzana Ueno

Great for young kids

Matt Arizin

Large child-friendly park ; super crowded however

Raphael Poplock

Watch out for the yellow hole of death in the back playground ...

Mark Pritchard

Bring your bug spray because the mosquitos are vicious

Meghan McGee

Pool, splash pad

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