Program · Sports & play
The Yard — Free Adventure Play Weekends
- When
- Recurring / by appointmentSeasonal weekend public hours noon–4 PM; page says through mid-November without an exact last date.
- Where
- The Yard, Governors Island40 Barry Road, Governors Island, New York, NYOpen in Google Maps ↗
- Ages
- Main area ages 5–19; separate family area for younger children or caregiver play
- Cost
- Free; donation optional; ferry costs separateWaiver and closed-toe shoes required; adults generally wait outside main play area
- Organizer
- play:groundNYC
Young people build and experiment with loose materials and tools in an adventure playground supervised by trained playworkers.
Register on the official site ↗Official sources checked2026-10-11
Published details checked online. Contact responsiveness and live booking availability have not been confirmed.
Waiver and closed-toe shoes required; adults generally wait outside main play area
What was checked & what still needs confirmation
Official 2026 season, age bands, footwear, waiver and capacity restrictions verified. No last season date invented. Weather/staffing closures remain possible.