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Kid-Friendly Places in New Hyde Park, NY

10+ kid-friendly spots in New Hyde Park

Dance & Theater3 Sports & Swim2 Parks & Playgrounds2 Games & Amusements2 Music2 Beaches & Pools1 Tutoring & STEM1 Shopping1

Barnes and Noble

New Hyde Park · Shopping

Barnes & Noble in New Hyde Park stocks books across all genres, a toys and games section, and hosts author events and storytimes throughout the year.

Store carries a dedicated Kids & Teens section with books and toys.

Bowl 360 New Hyde Park

New Hyde Park · Games & Amusements · Indoor · Hosts birthdays

Bowl 360 in New Hyde Park combines bowling with a large arcade, dynamic lighting effects, and modern scoring displays on themed screens. The venue caters to families and groups with a diverse food menu and spacious lanes.

The arcade area is substantial and separate from the lanes, giving kids multiple activity options beyond bowling.

Catalano Music

New Hyde Park · Music · Indoor

Catalano Music in New Hyde Park is a music shop and lesson studio carrying instruments, sheet music, and rental options alongside instruction.

Lessons require monthly enrollment; single lessons are not available.

Center Stage

New Hyde Park · Dance & Theater · Indoor

Center Stage in New Hyde Park offers dance classes for children ages 2 and up, teens, and adults, with a competition team available by audition.

Fall classes start September 8; register online through the QR code on the homepage or contact the studio directly.

Classical School of Ballet

New Hyde Park · Dance & Theater · Indoor

Classical School of Ballet LI in New Hyde Park offers ballet training across nine levels from toddlers through adults, using the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum. Classes range from parent-child toddler classes to competitive technique and pointe work for serious dancers.

Toddler classes (ages 16 months to 4) require a parent or guardian to participate in the class.

Clinton G. Martin Park

New Hyde Park · Beaches & Pools · Outdoor

Clinton G. Martin Park Pool in New Hyde Park is a seasonal public pool open to Special Park District residents from mid-June through early September, with extended hours on weekends.

Registration is in-person only at the pool; bring a debit or credit card as cash is not accepted.

Herricks Community Center

New Hyde Park · Parks & Playgrounds · Indoor

Herricks Community Center in New Hyde Park offers exercise classes, children's activities, and seasonal events like an annual carnival with rides and food. The facility serves families and individuals across age groups with a mix of fitness and recreational programming.

The center hosts an annual carnival with rides and food; call ahead to confirm dates and plan for crowds.

Hyde Learning Center

New Hyde Park · Tutoring & STEM · Indoor

Hyde Learning Center in New Hyde Park runs after-school programs and summer camps for grades K-6 that combine homework support, enrichment classes (math, English, Chinese, chess, art), and creative projects in a structured afternoon and full-day format.

Summer camp includes free school bus pick-up and drop-off within 2.5 miles; mention your address during registration.

Iceland Long Island Skating Rink

New Hyde Park · Games & Amusements · Indoor · Hosts birthdays

Iceland is an indoor ice skating rink in New Hyde Park offering public skating sessions, group learn-to-skate classes for ages 2 and up, private lessons, and ice hockey programs including house league and skill clinics.

Admission is required even if your child is taking a lesson; budget for both skate rental and class fees separately.

Laconia Music Center

New Hyde Park · Music · Indoor

Laconia Music Center in New Hyde Park rents band and orchestral instruments, with an inventory of over 8,000 American and European instruments for students and ensembles.

Staff can help match instrument size and type to your child's school band or orchestra program.

Metropolitan Figure Skating Club

New Hyde Park · Sports & Swim · Indoor · Hosts birthdays

Metropolitan Figure Skating Club in New Hyde Park is Long Island's oldest figure skating club, offering group classes from toddler through adult levels, private lessons, and public skating sessions year-round.

Parents cannot step on the ice during lessons; it's a safety hazard and distracts skaters from learning.

Michael J. Tully Park

New Hyde Park · Parks & Playgrounds · Indoor & outdoor

Michael J. Tully Park in New Hyde Park offers swimming pools, playgrounds, soccer fields, a dog park, and walking paths across a spacious, well-maintained facility.

The aquatic center is open year-round, making it accessible for swimming during off-season months.

Mossa Dance Academy

New Hyde Park · Dance & Theater · Indoor

Mossa Dance Academy in New Hyde Park offers recreational and competitive training in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, modern, acro, pointe, lyrical, and musical theater for ages 3 to 18.

Classes are organized by age group and skill level; check the schedule to find the right fit for your child's age.

The PAC : Progressive Athletic Center

New Hyde Park · Sports & Swim · Indoor · Hosts birthdays

Progressive Athletic Center in New Hyde Park offers gymnastics, ninja warrior, dance, taekwondo, and preschool programming for children from 6 months through teens, with structured semester classes and drop-in workshops during school breaks.

Trial classes are available for all programs; contact the center to schedule before committing to a full semester.