Howard Beach / 155th Avenue

Harold Schneiderman Playground

Harold Schneiderman Playground is a Howard Beach playground with a wheelchair-accessible restroom, water play, accessible swings, sensory-friendly notes, and a clear neighborhood role.

Quick facts

Where

155th Avenue between 83rd Street and 84th Street

Borough

Queens

Area

Howard Beach

Park or property

Harold Schneiderman Playground

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Parent notes

Best for

Howard Beach families, summer water play, accessible restroom planning, and younger kids who need inclusive features.

Bathroom note

NYC Parks lists a wheelchair-accessible public restroom.

Water note

Ground-level and water-based accessible play features are listed.

What to know before going

The facility details are unusually helpful for parents: Parks lists a wheelchair-accessible restroom, water play, accessible swings for ages 5 to 12, seating, drinking fountain access, and sensory-friendly space.

The playground is named for Harold Schneiderman, a Howard Beach resident involved in community and charitable organizations. That history gives the page more neighborhood context than a simple address.

For parents, the key draw is the mix of water play and bathroom access. That combination makes it easier to consider for a longer warm-weather stop than playgrounds with no restroom.

Questions parents usually ask

Is there a bathroom?

Yes. NYC Parks lists a wheelchair-accessible public restroom.

Is there water play?

Yes. Ground-level and water-based accessible play features are listed.

Is it good for accessibility planning?

Yes. The playground details include a wheelchair-accessible restroom, a mobility transfer system, accessible swings for ages 5 to 12, companion seating, and an accessible drinking fountain.

Accessibility and facilities

  • The playground is marked as wheelchair accessible.
  • Wheelchair-accessible public restroom listed.
  • Ground-level and water-based accessible play features are listed.
  • Mobility transfer system and accessible swings for ages 5 to 12 are listed.
  • Sensory-friendly space and tactile multi-sensory experiences are listed.

Keep browsing

Use the broader lists when bathrooms, spray showers, or another Queens playground would be a better fit.