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Kid-Friendly Places in Closter, NJ | KidReady

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Kid-Friendly Places in Closter, NJ

10+ kid-friendly spots in Closter

Sports & Swim2 Hiking & Nature2 Parks & Playgrounds2 Games & Amusements1 Museums & History1 Libraries1 Music1 Tutoring & STEM1 Dance & Theater1

Belskie Museum

Closter · Museums & History · Indoor

The Belskie Museum in Closter exhibits rotating contemporary art shows ten times yearly, with works by regional artists, students, and instructors; the museum also houses a permanent collection by sculptor and medical illustrator Abram Belskie.

Opening receptions are Sundays 1-4pm; regular hours are Saturday-Sunday 2-4pm only, so plan ahead.

CJC Music School

Closter · Music

CJC Music School is a kid-friendly arts & creativity spot in Closter.

Classic Ballet School

Closter · Dance & Theater

Classic Ballet School is a kid-friendly fitness & sports spot in Closter.

Closter Public Library

Closter · Libraries

Closter Public Library is a kid-friendly learning & education spot in Closter.

Closter Recreation

Closter · Sports & Swim · Indoor & outdoor

Closter Recreation runs baseball, softball, and T-ball programs for children in kindergarten through eighth grade, plus year-round tennis instruction through US Sports Institute for ages 5 and up. The programs serve Closter, Demarest, and Haworth residents and include recreational leagues and travel team options for older kids.

Gray baseball pants are required for grades 3-8 but not included in registration; jersey and cap are provided.

Evergreen Kids Academy

Closter · Tutoring & STEM

Evergreen Kids Academy is a kid-friendly learning & education spot in Closter.

Northern Valley Sports Academy

Closter · Sports & Swim · Hosts birthdays

Northern Valley Sports Academy in Palisades offers semester and summer sports classes organized by grade level from ages 2 through high school, with options for private group classes and at-home instruction.

Buy two full-semester classes and get a third free for the same child; offer applies to the entire semester only.

Palisades Interstate Park

Free · Closter · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor

Palisades Interstate Park spans 2,500 forested acres along the Hudson River in Closter, with over 30 miles of trails ranging from gentle riverside walks to challenging rock scrambles, plus picnic areas, fishing access, and paddling launch sites.

Even easy trails are unpaved and uneven; bring water, proper clothing, and watch for mud, puddles, poison ivy, and ticks after rain.

Ruckman Park

Free · Closter · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor

Ruckman Park in Closter features a Little League baseball field, lighted tennis court, basketball court with roller rink, playground for ages 3-14, picnic area, and a walking/jogging track encircling the entire property.

Playground equipment is designed for ages 3-14; younger children should be supervised by an adult.

Schauble Park

Free · Closter · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor

Schauble Park in Closter is a multi-activity park with a playground, baseball field, basketball court, hiking paths, and a small BMX course tucked behind the baseball field.

The walking and bike path runs alongside the playground, so you can keep sight of kids while they play.

The Closter Nature Center

Free · Closter · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor

The Closter Nature Center in Closter protects 136 acres of forest, wetlands, ponds, and meadows with over three miles of trails open year-round for hiking, birdwatching, and fishing.

Trails and grounds are open dawn to dusk every day of the year, including holidays.

Theatres - Landmark Closter Plaza

Closter · Games & Amusements · Indoor · Hosts birthdays

Landmark Closter Plaza is a five-screen movie theater in Closter with an expanded concession menu featuring burgers, pizza, wings, and mac and cheese bites alongside traditional theater snacks and a full bar.

Movie showtimes vary by film; check the website for age ratings and duration before booking.