Best Playgrounds

I don't know about you all but I am a kid at heart, nostalgic for the days of plyaing on local playgrounds. I couldn't help but notice how many state-of-the-art playgrounds are popping up over the 5 boroughs.

So, I decided to pay a visit to a few of them.

The newly opened Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park, which has a view of Manhattan.
This is a 6000 square foot wonderland, in my opinion. There is a state-of-the-art climbing tower, a slide as long as what you can get at a water park, 21 swing sets, and a tarzan style rope swing, not to mention the whole park floor is made of a rubbery, squishy material.

Nearby in Dumbo is another playground with a beautiful view of the city and the Manhattan Bridge. It's not as new and is much smaller, but the ship themed play activities are perfect on a warm summer's day.

Long Island City has one of the best playgrounds around. Gantry Plaza State park
is also new, large and equipped with a 2 story climbing helix. Even better, parents can lounge on hammocks and chaise lounges along the river while the kids play.

for a complete list of playgrounds in the city, go to:

http://nymag.com/guides/summer/2010/66789/