Schoolyard vs Playground - What's the difference?

As nouns the difference between schoolyard and playground

is that schoolyard is the grounds around a school while playground is a large open space to play on, usually for children.

(en noun)

The grounds around a school.

An open field near a school used for recreation by the students.

(outdoors) A large open space to play on, usually for children.

A yard or other open-air space on a school campus where the children can play, especially during breaks

(urban) Small area with dedicated play equipment, usually for children

''The city park playgrounds offer various slides, tubes and swings.

(figuratively) Any physical or metaphysical space in which a person or organization has free rein to do as they please.

The exclusive tropical island was a millionaire's playground .