Tom Otterness Playground

Playground Ages 3–12 ☀️ Outdoors

A whimsical 30-foot bronze sculpture by celebrated artist Tom Otterness doubles as a fully functioning playground, with slides down the figure's legs and arm, a lookout tower in its head, and climbing elements throughout. The art-meets-play installation sits in a small public plaza sandwiched between Silver Towers apartment buildings near Hudson River Park. Notable for its artistic statement and the combination of visual fascination with active climbing and sliding.

630 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA
Ages 3–12
Free

Open daily 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Insider tip

The plaza is unfenced and open to the adjacent street, requiring close supervision of younger children.

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