Paul Barton, 32, of no fixed address, appeared at Norwich Magistrates' Court and his due to appear at the city's crown court on 18 October.
The girl had been playing in Pointers Field, Norwich, when she was grabbed at about 16:30 BST on Friday.
She managed to break free and escaped uninjured, Norfolk Police said.
Mr Barton was remanded in custody ahead of the crown court hearing.
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