“The Yard” Adventure Playground, Governor’s Island

David Holzman

This workshop will visit Governors Island's “The Yard,” the only adventure playground in New York City and one of few in the U.S. Sometimes also referred to as a "junk playground," adventure playgrounds like The Yard give children opportunities to freely use tools to build from recycled and construction materials while supervised by trained play workers. Participants will learn about The Yard’s history, future, and guiding principles. Close toe shoes are required; this workshop requires moderate walking.