Merriam Playground
4.2 (140)park
4.2 (140)This quiet Highbridge spot pairs play structures and a cooling summer sprinkler with scenic neighborhood views.
Description
This Highbridge neighborhood spot serves as a quiet retreat for families and a nostalgic staple for locals who have visited since childhood. Beyond the play area, it is particularly valued during the summer months as a place to cool down under the sprinkler and enjoy the fresh air. Positioned to offer scenic views, the park provides a safe, relaxed environment for kids to play and adults to unwind.
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Bronx Park Day From Highbridge to the Yankee Stadium Fields400-meter track · Aqueduct bridge · Lorelei fountain
Open-Air Play Meets Virtual Golf PracticePark play · Free entry · Four simulators
Court Games Meet New York's Park PathsOpen-air sports · Seasonal tennis permit · Free entry available
Open-Air Play Meets Dominican PlatesPlay and plates · Free pool entry · Walk-up ordering
Outdoor Play and Crisp Garlic KnotsParks and pizza · One free park · Delivery complaints
Toddler Play with Game-Day Wings and Late PizzaTrain-themed play·Free entry·Late dining
From Functional Training to Fountain-Side DancingWorkouts, picnics, dancing · Summer dance program · Free shuttle access
Fire Up Tabletop Grills, Keep Conversation EasyTabletop barbecue · Fast group orders · No game audio
Walk Woodland Trails, Garden Paths, and Watch PlanesOutdoor paths · Biking allowed · No bathrooms
Bocce Outdoors, Crispy Pizza IndoorsLake and lawns · Catch and release · Late coffee
Outdoor Play and Waterfront Dining with a Matcha PauseOpen-air play · Matcha drinks · Dusk dining
Roller Skating Meets Truffle PastaRoller skating · open 24 hours · outdoor seating
Open-Air Play with Sicilian SquaresParks and pizza · Free entry · Lunch specials
A Waterfront Walk from Seafood to DrinksPark paths · Free entry · Waterfront picnic seating
A Family Nature Day: Birds, Play, RefuelBirding paths · Free refuge entry · Bug spray advised
Marsh Trails for Stillness, Momos for WarmthWetland paths · Tuesday closure · No park facilities
Open-Air Play, Courts, and Backyard CocktailsPlaygrounds and drinks · Free park entry · Happy hour prices
Garden Quiet Meets Tacos and Housemade PastaGarden and dining · Four open days · Walk-in bar seating
Courts, River Views, and a Stage with Clear SoundCourts, café, theater · Dog-friendly seating · Hearing assistance
Shoreline Walks Meet Botanical Tea and Vinyl SetsShoreline walks · Street parking only · Kiosk ordering