Dyckman Rest Playground at Highbridge Park

Manhattan, NY USA

NY - Dyckman Rest Playground at Highbridge Park

Video features a playground by Landscape Structures at Dyckman Rest Playground at Highbridge Park in Manhattan New York.

[video: fade into an evergreen metal sign on a black fence. Sign reads “Dyckman Rest Playground” with park rules in multiple languages. Different shades of green play panels stand on a row with the main play structure in the background. Vertical pan of a wide laned stainless steel slide incorporated into the typography of a rocky hillside. View from the top of the stainless-steel slide. The park playground surrounded by tall green trees as a train goes by in the city in the background. Elevated rotating view of a smaller play structure with large leaf designed roof panel. Focused view of a metal connector of a cargo net with Landscape Structures logo on it. Ground view up to the leaf shaped roof panel of a play structure. Elevated view retreating view of the play area. Panning view of the stainless-steel slide and play panel on play structure. Ropes connect four playground posts creating a spider web like design with a belted seat area in the center. Focused view of a marble play panel. Focused view of the metal play panel with small leaf shaped cut outs. Camera pans up and comes into focus on a gear panel. A kaleidoscope panel. Focused view of the leaf designed play structure roof with the full green actual tree canopy in the background. A periscope panel on the side of the top of a slide. Focused view of the viewing hole of the periscope slightly wet from rain. View from the side walk and surrounding fence of the play area. Screen jumps to white. A black line draws itself center screen the Site Specialists New York logo slides out to the right as the Landscape Structures logo slides to the left. The black link turns into a plus symbol. Video ends.]

Playground Details

Age Ranges

  • 2 to 5 years
  • 5 to 12 years

Play Styles

Product Lines/ Categories

Min Area Required

  • 141' x 77' (42,98 m x 23,47 m)
    • 2-5 Area: 28' x 22' (8,53 m x 6,71 m) 
    • 5-12 Area: 47' x 47' (14,33 m x 14,33 m) 

Max Fall Height

  • 120" (3,05 m)

Design/CAD Files for this Playground

Design files are not available for this custom design. Contact your local playground consultant for additional details.

Design Standards

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Price Range (USD)
$350K-$500K

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Tucked between Manhattan’s busy streets, Dyckman Rest Playground at Highbridge Park transforms a slender, leaf-shaped parcel of land into a vibrant urban oasis for rest, refreshment, and play. Shaded by trees and inspired by the natural world, this playground proves that even in the heart of the city, children and families can find a space to climb, slide, and explore among the leaves.

The design celebrates nature in every detail. Leaf-motif roofs crown the PlayBooster® playstructures, while climbers twist like vines and branches — from the Corkscrew Climber and Canyon Climber to the whimsical LolliLadder™. Sensory panels tucked into leafy posts encourage children to touch, see, and explore textures. A custom stainless-steel slide glides down the park’s natural slope like a shimmering creek, while various rope climbing elements extend the forest theme with their springy tree-branch quality. Tired explorers can find calm in the Cozy Dome®, a den-like retreat perfect for quiet moments.

Built for inclusivity, the playground offers extensive ramping, accessible surfacing, and sensory-rich experiences that welcome children of all abilities, along with caregivers and multigenerational visitors. With its earthy surfacing, “pond-like” blue spray area, and leafy canopy effect, Dyckman Rest Playground turns a compact city site into a lush retreat where nature and play thrive together.

Installed: May 2024

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Playground consultant for this project

Site Specialists Ltd.
265 Post Ave Ste 365
Westbury, NY 11590
Phone 516-338-1630
info@sitespecny.com
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