I believe Kings Plaza has a play space for kids. I'm the Rockaways, there's Bay Babes on beach 114th that has a really good set up. Lots of imaginative play and a slide. Not a playground but a lifesaver
Space club (greenpoint and fort Greene), Joyful Palace (Ridgewood at Myrtle Wycoff), Flying Apple ( Bushwick), Play Lab (Williamsburg) (Small but it’s still fun), Twinkle (Williamsburg). May I also suggest all the children’s museums (Brooklyn,Manhattan, Bronx) (Haven’t been to the Bronx one personally but heard it’s nice)
I’ve heard good things about Complete Playground (Manhattan, this one is very pricey), Peekaboo (Long island city).
Oh! Also Playstreet museum (UWS), A Rosie Day (for Art), Holiday Train Show at Grand Central (it’s free if your little likes trains)
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