Shore Front Parkway Beach 98th Street Playground

Reinvigorating land that was damaged during Hurricane Sandy, this playground is a one-of-a-kind, sculptural space that will turn heads and draw visitors from all over New York City. Twin cable net play towers boast beautiful custom roofs that seem slanted toward the sun like sunflowers. In modern shades of bright blue, yellow and beige, the playground draws in the colors of the beach, sky and sun in a stylized recognition of the nearby shore. Extensive ramping on the structures ensures that children and visitors with mobility devices can access all the fun while slides and climbers ensure there’s lots of motor skills play to be had. Adjacent to the towers is a custom loop-shaped net structure that invites children to climb, bounce and chill in the unique way that springy net structures do, while a FitCore™ Extreme Ninja Warrior circuit with challenging rope climbers, overhead bars, Spiderwalk and Quintuple Steps attracts kids and adults 13+ to put in a sweaty workout. Between these two areas, a multiple-bay swingset is a classic fixture inviting kids of all ages and abilities to fly high.

Installed: August 2023