Playing Around

VIDEO: The Stories Behind the Names

This entry was posted in Playing Around on December 10, 2013 by annateregulova

A majority of playgrounds in New York City bear names of nearby streets, schools and districts. Some honor social activists, politicians, local and world-known historic figures, inventors and even poets. But there are also a number of playgrounds with names that sound more intriguing. Maybe they’re funny or silly, or maybe they’re just not so ordinary.

New Playground in Brooklyn is a Natural

This entry was posted in Playing Around on December 10, 2013 by Tobias Salinger

A new playground emerges from Sandy-felled trees in Prospect Park.

Five Great Playgrounds in New York City–By Parks Department Standards and Ours

This entry was posted in Playing Around on December 10, 2013 by laurenrothman

New York City is home to some of the best playgrounds in the country.