Ancient Playground
This Central Park playground features climbing pyramids and an obelisk inspired by the Met’s Egyptian collection.
- Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 19:00
- Free Entry
- Museum Mile, New York, NY 10028
- 4.6 (803 reviews)
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Richard DattnerDesigner
Paul ManshipOther
Description
Designed by Richard Dattner in 1973, the playground was built to evoke an ancient city. The architect, who designed several play spaces across Central Park, drew specific inspiration from the Met's Temple of Dendur. Beyond the climbing passages and sandboxes, the layout incorporates a sundial, swings, and water features.