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Description
The Yard is a kids-only space stewarded by trained playworkers. The main play area is recommended for young people ages 6 to 12 and the family play area welcomes children under 5. The Yard supplies young people with loose parts materials for building, exploring, imagining and destroying. In addition to free weekends, The Yard also offers summer camp, school field trips, birthday parties and special programs, all with adherence to CDC guidelines.
Rules and more information:
- The Yard is open from 12 – 4PM Saturdays and Sundays through the end of November
- No more than 45 children at a time will be allowed in The Yard
Waivers: Each child will need a separate waiver to participate in either adventure play or family play area. play:groundNYC recommend parents fill out the waiver online prior to visiting.
Waivers are also available at the entrance of play:groundNYC where staff or volunteers will be able to answer questions.
Shoes: Closed-toe shoes are required. play:groundNYC has a limited selection of loaner shoes on site.
play:groundNYC is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the city through play. Their playworkers support children’s play at our adventure playground — The Yard — and through partnerships with community organizations in diverse neighborhoods across New York City.
LEARN MORE ON PLAY:GROUNDNYC'S WEBSITE
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DIRECTIONS
You can find the Governors Island ferry schedules here. From the Brooklyn Ferry, turn right along the water. Take the second left turn and you will see The Yard on your right. From the Manhattan Ferry walk up, turn left at the T junction. Once you pass the entrance to the Fort, turn right onto a path between houses and trees (Colonel’s Row). Walk straight until you reach The Yard.
You can find the NYC ferry schedules here; Governors Island is served via the South Brooklyn route. When you exit the ferry landing, turn right along the water. Take the second left turn and you will see The Yard on your right.
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SUGGESTED DONATION: We want all kids to be able to play! Your donations are critical to providing adventure play for free for children across the city. Donate to help keep The Yard open and accessible. We appreciate whatever you can provide. Thank you!
Kindness and patience are requested! See you soon.