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Thomas Jefferson Park Playground
14 min walk or 4 min drive
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

New York Common Pantry
29 min walk or 7 min drive
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Large food pantry offering meal service and food distribution; volunteers typically sign up in advance for shifts.

Asphalt Green (public outdoor spaces)
30 min walk or 8 min drive
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
While many programs are paid, the outdoor areas (like fields and walkways) are publicly accessible. It’s a reliable place for kids to run around or watch organi…

Asphalt Green - Upper East Side
30 min walk or 8 min drive
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Large aquatic facility offering structured swim lessons for all levels; multiple pools and year-round programming.

Carl Schurz Park Playground
34 min walk or 8 min drive
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
This park has multiple play areas and sits right along the East River promenade. It’s one of the few places on the UES where kids can run around with actual spa…




