Union Square Park Playground

The Union Square Park Playground has a lot of features that are not found in other parks. There is an entire section devoted to toddlers with climbing equipment, slides and a sandbox. The park floor is covered with rubber checkerboard tiles, cushioning any falls. The section for older children has a number of spinning rides, a metal dome for climbing; as well as other creative climbing structures, a tunnel slide, and a sprinkler for the summer months.

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Heartland Brewery is located on Union Square West and 17th Street. They provide children with a coloring page and crayons. They also have a good sized children's menu.

The most well-known Farmers Market in the city is in Union Square and operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. It is a great place to pick-up a sweet as they have plenty of delicious baked goods.

Chelsea Piers' Little Athletes Exploration Center

Little Athletes Exploration Center is located at the Field House at Chelsea Piers. This drop-in indoor playspace offers a wide variety of activities such as slides, a tunnel, ramp and stair climbing structure, and a ball pit. Nicely air-conditioned for hot days and also great for cold months!

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Chelsea Market is located between 15th and 16th Streets and runs from Ninth Avenue through Tenth Avenue and offers a number of different food options. Don't miss out on Fat Witch brownies or L'Arte del Gelato after your meal!