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Subway stations near Heckscher Playground in Manhattan

  • 72 St,1 min walk,
  • 57 St,6 min walk,
  • 5 Av/59 St,7 min walk,
  • 66 St-Lincoln Center,11 min walk,
  • 59 St-Columbus Circle,11 min walk,

Bus stations near Heckscher Playground in Manhattan

  • Central Park West/W 68 St,6 min walk,
  • W 65 St/Central Park West,6 min walk,
  • W 66 St/Central Pk W,6 min walk,
  • 5 Av/E 65 St,6 min walk,
  • Central Park South/7 Av,13 min walk,
  • Central Park South/6 Av,15 min walk,

Bus lines to Heckscher Playground in Manhattan

  • M10,Harlem 159 St Via 8 Av,
  • M72,East Side York Av Crosstown,
  • M66,Lincoln Center West End Av Crosstown,
  • M20,Lincoln Center 66 St Via 8 Av,
  • M1,Harlem - East Village,
  • M2,Washington Heights - East Village,
  • M3,Fort George - East Village,
  • M4,The Cloisters - 32 St,
  • BXM2,Riverdale 263 St Via H. Hudson Pky,
  • M5,Limited Washington Heights Gw Bridge,
  • M7,Harlem 147 St Via 6 Av Via Amsterdam,
  • SIM1C,Eltingville - Manhattan Express,
  • SIM3,Pt. Richmond - Midtown Manhattan Express,
  • SIM3C,Pt. Richmond - Manhattan Express,
  • SIM4C,Huguenot - Manhattan Express,
  • SIM10,Eltingville - Midtown Manhattan Express,
  • SIM30,Sunnyside - Midtown Manhattan Express,
  • SIM33C,Mariners Harbor - Greenwich Village Express,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Heckscher Playground?

    The closest stations to Heckscher Playground are:

    • 72 St is 16 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Central Park West/W 68 St is 408 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • 57 St is 427 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • W 65 St/Central Park West is 482 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • W 66 St/Central Pk W is 499 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • 5 Av/E 65 St is 509 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • 5 Av/59 St is 553 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • 66 St-Lincoln Center is 863 yards away, 11 min walk.
    • 59 St-Columbus Circle is 907 yards away, 11 min walk.
    • Central Park South/7 Av is 1086 yards away, 13 min walk.
    • Central Park South/6 Av is 1262 yards away, 15 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Heckscher Playground?

    These Bus lines stop near Heckscher Playground: M1, M10, M15, M2, X27

  • Which Train lines stop near Heckscher Playground?

    These Train lines stop near Heckscher Playground: HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, HUDSON, PATH, PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH

  • Which Subway lines stop near Heckscher Playground?

    These Subway lines stop near Heckscher Playground: 2, A, D, F, N

  • What’s the nearest subway station to Heckscher Playground in Manhattan?

    The nearest subway station to Heckscher Playground in Manhattan is 72 St. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Heckscher Playground in Manhattan?

    The nearest bus stops to Heckscher Playground in Manhattan are Central Park West/W 68 St, W 65 St/Central Park West, W 66 St/Central Pk W and 5 Av/E 65 St. The closest one is a 6 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Subway to Heckscher Playground in Manhattan?

    The F is the first Subway that goes to Heckscher Playground in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 3:01 AM.

  • What time is the last Subway to Heckscher Playground in Manhattan?

    The N is the last Subway that goes to Heckscher Playground in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 4:04 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to Heckscher Playground in Manhattan?

    The SIM1C is the first Bus that goes to Heckscher Playground in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 3:11 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to Heckscher Playground in Manhattan?

    The SIM1C is the last Bus that goes to Heckscher Playground in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 3:11 AM.

  • How much is the Subway fare to Heckscher Playground?

    The Subway fare to Heckscher Playground costs about $2.90.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Heckscher Playground?

    The Bus fare to Heckscher Playground costs about $2.90.

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Heckscher Playground Address: 65th St street in Manhattan

Heckscher Playground, ManhattanHeckscher Playground is a play area located in New York City's Central Park, located close to Central Park South between Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue. It is the oldest and largest of Central Park's 22 playgrounds.Opened in 1926, Heckscher Playground is named for philanthropist August Heckscher. Initially, it faced opposition from groups who did not want a playground within the Central Park landscape, but the playground grew popular with middle- and working-class families after its opening. Its success soon led to the construction of additional playgrounds in Central Park. Heckscher Playground has been rebuilt several times, including in the 1930s and twice in the 1970s.
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