Heckscher Playground Lawns

About

Heckscher Playground Lawns sits in New York, NY as one of the city's picnic areas, at Central Park S.

It carries a 4.8 rating, though only 8 people have weighed in — a small sample to read much into. That puts it 4th of the 18 rated picnic areas we list in New York.

No opening hours are published for this listing, which usually points to dawn-to-dusk access — worth confirming before a long trip. And if it does not suit, 17 more picnic areas in New York are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other picnic areas in New York.

What works

Under the radar
Strong ratings from a small crowd (8 reviews). Expect fewer people than the headline spots draw.
4th best-rated in New York
Measured against the 18 rated picnic areas we track in New York.
Easy to pair with a second stop
17 other picnic areas sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.

Worth knowing first

Thinly reviewed
Only 8 reviews, which is too few to tell you much. Worth a call ahead.
Parking is undocumented
No lot or street parking is recorded against this listing. Assume you are hunting for a kerbside spot.
Hours are not published
Google lists no opening times for this one. Daylight hours are the safe assumption.
No easy way to confirm
Neither a phone number nor a website is on file, so there is nobody to check with ahead of a visit.

Planning a visit

General guidance for picnic areas, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Tables, grills and shade set aside for exactly one purpose: eating outside.

A good fit for groups, birthdays and anyone tired of eating indoors.

When to go

Unless sites are reservable, they go first-come on good-weather weekends. Arrive before noon.

What to bring

Charcoal and a lighter if you plan to grill
Trash bags
A cloth for the table

Featured in

#13 in Best Picnic Areas in New York, NY

Common questions about Heckscher Playground Lawns

What is Heckscher Playground Lawns?

Heckscher Playground Lawns is a picnic area in New York, NY, at Central Park S.

What are the opening hours at Heckscher Playground Lawns?

No opening hours are published for Heckscher Playground Lawns. Public spaces like this are commonly open from dawn to dusk, but confirm with the operator before travelling.

Is there parking at Heckscher Playground Lawns?

No parking is recorded for Heckscher Playground Lawns. Expect to look for street parking nearby.

How is Heckscher Playground Lawns rated?

Heckscher Playground Lawns holds 4.8 out of 5 stars from 8 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

New York has 17 other picnic areas listed on AllParx, including Clove Lakes Park Picnic Area, Picnic pavilion and Liberty State Park Picnic Site #4.