Best for Kids

NYC Parks offers a multitude of events, programs and activities made with kids especially in mind. Children will have plenty to keep them active throughout the year no matter what their interests.
Best for Kids Events
Friday, August 21, 2026
Faber Park Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Multi-Use Room A / Media Lab (in Faber Park Recreation Center), Staten Island 
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Greenbelt Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Multi-Use Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island 
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx 
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
J. Hood Wright Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Rotunda (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan 
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Afterschool Room (in Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center), Brooklyn 
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Sorrentino Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Multi-Use Room - 2nd Fl (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens 
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
St. James Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Multi-Use Room (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx 
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
A.R.R.O.W. Field House Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room - Full (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan 
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Chelsea Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Gymnasium (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan 
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan 
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Cunningham Park Field House Summer Camp Regular Day
at Cunningham Park Field House (in Cunningham Park), Queens 
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Your child will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventure, tech
Free!
Kids
Detective Keith L. Williams Field House Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room A (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House), Queens
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Your child will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventure, tech
Free!
Kids
Faber Park Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room A / Media Lab (in Faber Park Recreation Center), Staten Island 
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Your child will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventure, tech
Free!
Kids
Greenbelt Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island 
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Your child will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventure, tech
Free!
Kids
Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx 
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
J. Hood Wright Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan 
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Jennifer's Playground Field House Summer Camp Regular Day
at Jennifer's Playground Field House (in Jennifer's Playground), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Your child will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventure, tech
Free!
Kids
Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Afterschool Room (in Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center), Brooklyn 
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Your child will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventure, tech
Free!
Kids
Sorrentino Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room - 2nd Fl (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens 
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Your child will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventure, tech
Free!
Kids
St. James Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx 
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
St. John's Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn 
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Walker Park Field House Summer Camp Regular Day
at Walker Park Field House (in Walker Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Your child will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventure, tech
Free!
Kids
Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
NYC Parks Presents: Kids in Motion "Hustle Clash"
at Playground Area (in Bailey Playground), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free event.
Free!
Saturday, August 22, 2026
NYC Parks Presents: Game of Zones: Girls Basketball Clinics
at Basketball Courts (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free event.
Free!
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Angling for a Fish
at Gerritsen Beach (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join Marine Park Alliance and NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation to learn to fish. All supplies provided!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Salt Marsh Saturday
at Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The marsh pathway gates will be open and our Natural Areas Team will be on site to answer questions, share facts and show off the unique species that call this ecosystem home.
Free!
Saturday, October 3, 2026
46th Annual GreenThumb Harvest Fair
at New York City, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us & GreenThumb community gardeners in celebrating the start of fall with workshops, live entertainment, healthy cooking demonstrations, and more. Save the date and stay tuned for more information!
Free!
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Harvest Festival
at Field 62 - 63 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore our pumpkin patch, watch seasonal cooking demos, enjoy live performances, get creative with face painting, and discover nature through hands-on activities with local partners.
Free!
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Halloween Boo Bash
at White Garden (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come in costume and celebrate Halloween with themed activities, crafts, music, treats, and more!
Free!




