Ballplayers House, New York City

Name: Ballplayers House
Address: New York City, United States

#1551 among attractions in New York City

Postmodern architecture

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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. ()

Coordinates: 40°46'13"N, 73°58'33"W

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Upper Manhattan (Central Park)New York City United States

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Day trips

Ballplayers House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wollman Rink, Central Park Zoo, Victorian Gardens, Hallett Nature Sanctuary.

~990 ftSE
Ice skating rink in Central Park
Wollman Rink, New York City
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Small zoo with penguins and sea lions
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Amusement park, Theme park, Playground
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~1390 ftS
Lake
Hallett Nature Sanctuary, New York City
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~1830 ftSW
Museum, Edward Durell Stone, Specialty museum
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Skyscraper
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~1850 ftSW
Street, Fountain, Monuments and statues
Columbus Circle, New York City
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~1600 ftSW
Monuments and statues
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~760 ftSW
Park
Heckscher Playground, New York City
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ballplayers House?

Nearby attractions include Central Park Carousel, New York City (2 min walk), Sheep Meadow, New York City (4 min walk), Heckscher Playground, New York City (4 min walk), Victorian Gardens, New York City (5 min walk).

How to get to Ballplayers House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ballplayers House:

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)