NYC's Best Playgrounds: 21 Parks Worthy of a Subway Schlep

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. [NYC's Best Playgrounds: 21 Parks Worthy of a Subway Schlep]( [Climb on platforms dangling from ropes at Hester Street Playground. Photo by Jody Mercier] In New York City, playgrounds are as much a part of childhood as potty training and the tooth fairy, and having a go-to playground is a real sanity saver for city families. When you live in a tiny apartment, the neighborhood park is your backyard. While New Yorkers are lucky to have many awesome local playgrounds, some NYC playgrounds are a cut above the rest. These spots offer plenty of space to romp and enough outdoor entertainment to make them worth a schlep on the subway. Without further ado, read on for 21 of New York City's best playgrounds—our NYC playground hall of fame—and find more places to play in our [NYC Kids' Guide to Parks and Playgrounds](. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Best Venues for Sweet 16 Birthday Parties in NYC]( [Grab your besties and celebrate a Sweet 16 in NYC at one of these local venues. Photo by Beah S,] What comes to mind when you think of a Sweet 16 birthday party? Black-tie? Formal? Boring??? Not true for Sweet 16 birthday parties in New York City. NYC teens—and their parents!—are a creative bunch. Sure, you can do the dressy party, but New York City teens know how to do it right, with sequin dresses paired with rockin’ sneakers and colorful blazers layered with awesome hoodies. While we've got plenty of traditional venues where you can host an awesome dance party, our list of the best Sweet 16 birthday party venues in NYC includes a variety of destinations to celebrate this milestone in all kinds of experiential ways. Find more NYC birthday party venues for all ages in our [NYC Kids' Guide to Birthday Parties]( including our [top 15 picks for teen birthday party places](. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( ☀️ SEASONAL GUIDE ☀️ [Ultimate NYC Kids Summer Vacation Guide]( Discover the best things to do in NYC all summer long. [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF JUNE 🌈 [Best of June]( The first month of summer is packed with fun festivals, concerts, and more must-do's. [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF JUNE 🌈 [100 Free Things To Do in NYC this Summer]( From parks and playgrounds to camps, classes, and more, here's how to rock summer for FREE! [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF JUNE 🌈 [Free Summer Sports and Outdoor Programs in NYC]( We rounded up all the info on FREE sports programs for kids this summer. [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF JUNE 🌈 [Top Sprinkler Parks and Splash Pads for Kids]( Hit one of these ultimate NYC splash pads with your kids to cool off on hot days. [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF JUNE 🌈 [30 Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC]( Beaches, great eats, museums, and family-friendly attractions await in this southern city. [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF JUNE 🌈 [40 Classic Outdoor Games for Kids]( Set them loose outdoors for these backyard games like Steal the Bacon. [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF JUNE 🌈 [35 Water Games for Kids To Play]( Splish-splash! We've got loads of cool water games. [Read More >]( Copyright © 2024 Mommy Poppins, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you subscribed to our newsletters on MommyPoppins.com Our mailing address is: Mommy Poppins 511 Avenue of the Americas #504New York, New York 10011 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from all Mommy Poppins emails](. [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube](