
Billy Johnson Playground
4.6 (734)park
Free entry
Designed to mirror Central Park's landscape, this playground has a mini Gapstow Bridge and a 45-foot granite slide.
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M. Paul FriedbergDesigner
Description






Designed by pioneering landscape architect M. Paul Friedberg, this play space swaps standard equipment for custom elements that echo the surrounding terrain. Built for pre-school and school-age children, the layout weaves in plantings, trails, and a wooden shelter reminiscent of the nearby Dene Summerhouse. Rather than standard play equipment, the granite slides are crafted to mimic the experience of sliding down the park's rock outcrops.
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Pre-school , School-ageFor younger kids
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