St. Catherine's Park Playground (Children's Play Area)
An Upper East Side playground modeled after a Roman church, complete with elephant sprinklers and pew-like play areas.
- Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 18:00
- Free Entry
- 1245 1st Ave
- 4.4 (884 reviews)
Description
Since its 1996 renovation, this Upper East Side recreation spot has spanned the block between 67th and 68th Streets. Its layout specifically mimics the Santa Maria sopra Minerva church in Rome, which houses the remains of St. Catherine. Here, a flagpole represents the altar, the play areas serve as pews, and the elephant sprinklers are adapted from the sculpture that resides in front of the Roman church.
Good to know
Spans 67th to 68th