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Vanderbilt Playground

170 West St, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Daylight to dark

$

seasonal-activities, playground, water-activities

Find fantastic fun features at Vanderbilt Playground!

This playground is one of the cooler ones in Prospect Park.  It was pretty busy while I was there, and for good reason.  It is a larger, fenced-in play area right along the bike path road and has a ton to offer.  It's Level 4 ADA accessible. 

There is an area for smaller children located on the far side which will help keep the bigger kids in their own zone and the littles safe and happy.  There are toddler swings as well with no big kid swings.  There are also two gravity-spinning structures, a massive netted climbing area, and a classic playground with tons of features to play on.  During the summer months, there is a water area as well.  

Features

Good for All Ages Playground swings Urban Park splash pad
Thoughtfully captured by:
Emily Coleman
Emily Coleman is a Jersey girl born and raised who caught the outdoor bug upon moving to Vermont to pursue a degree in Adventure Education and Environmental Studies from Green Mountain College. She spent most of her years before college deeply entrenched in the world of competitive cheerleading before discovering a passion for outdoor sports including mountain biking, white water kayaking, bikepacking, backpacking, slacklining, rock climbing, and skiing. Having been surrounded by children her entire life in her mother's daycare, she always had a strong affinity for kids. She moved to the mountains of Jackson Hole after graduating to coach for the local Kayak Club during the summers and nanny in the winters. Becoming a part of the Happy Active Family team felt like the perfect collision of her passion for building strong community bonds and encouraging an outdoor lifestyle.
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