Vesuvio Playground, Recreational playground in SoHo, Manhattan, US.
The 0.64-acre neighborhood park contains basketball courts, handball courts, bocce courts, a mini-pool, playgrounds, sandboxes, and spray showers at Thompson Street corner.
The New York City Department of Parks acquired the land in three separate purchases during 1929, 1930, and 1957, expanding the recreational space over time.
The playground received its name in the 1990s from the adjacent Vesuvio Bakery, reflecting the Italian heritage of the SoHo neighborhood.
Visitors can access the mini-pool daily from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with a mandatory cleaning break between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
The land transformation turned a former warehouse and commercial buildings site into a multi-generational recreation facility with diverse sports and play areas.
Location: Manhattan
GPS coordinates: 40.72500,-74.00260
Latest update: March 14, 2025 23:00
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