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227 West St. Brianne Manz, the blogger behind Stroller in the City, says the playground at Pier 25 in Tribeca is her family’s “favorite destination” for its sheer variety. The park has cabled climbing structures, water features, a large sandpit, and swings for kids big and small. The showstopper is the giant geodesic climbing net that’s like Mt. Everest for Tribeca grade-schoolers. “The pier has the added bonus of several other fun features, like mini-golf, a skate park, volleyball courts, and more, to make a day of it,” says Manz.