Ballplayers House, New York City
Facts and practical information
Ballplayers House is a small building in Central Park in Manhattan, New York City, designed by the architecture firm Buttrick White & Burtis. Completed in 1990, it replaced an older building, architect Calvert Vaux's Boys Play House of 1868, which stood on the northern edge of the Heckscher Ballfields until it was demolished in 1969. Vaux's building was a 52-foot long clubhouse and dispensary for bats and balls, whereas Buttrick White & Burtis' building is a food concession half the size of the original. ()
Upper Manhattan (Central Park)New York City
Ballplayers House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Wollman Rink, Central Park Zoo, Victorian Gardens, Hallett Nature Sanctuary.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Ballplayers House?
How to get to Ballplayers House by public transport?
Bus
- Central Park West & West 66th Street • Lines: M10 (6 min walk)
- Central Park West & West 68th Street • Lines: M10, M72 (7 min walk)
Metro
- 72nd Street • Lines: A, B, C (9 min walk)
- 59th Street–Columbus Circle • Lines: 1, A, B, C, D (9 min walk)