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Kid-Friendly Places in Cold Spring, NY

10+ kid-friendly spots in Cold Spring

Hiking & Nature7 Art & Maker Studios2 Parks & Playgrounds2 Shopping1 Libraries1 Dance & Theater1 Music1

Cold Spring Tiny Tots Park

Free · Cold Spring · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor

Cold Spring Tiny Tots Park in Cold Spring is a small outdoor playground designed primarily for toddlers, featuring toys, ride-on vehicles, mechanical diggers, and a large sandbox.

The park has no bathrooms, so plan accordingly before arrival.

Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary

Free · Cold Spring · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor

Constitution Marsh is a 270-acre tidal wetland sanctuary on the Hudson River's east shore in Garrison, with a less-than-a-mile hiking trail leading to a boardwalk overlooking the marsh, river, and Hudson Highlands; the trail has steep and rocky sections and requires sturdy footwear.

The visitor center is open by appointment only; trails are open sunrise to sunset daily but check Facebook for seasonal closures and parking updates.

Dockside Park

Cold Spring · Hiking & Nature

Dockside Park is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Cold Spring.

Dualis Dance House

Cold Spring · Dance & Theater · Indoor

Dualis Dance House in Cold Spring teaches Ballroom and Latin dance to youth ages 3-17 and adults, with classes ranging from foundational basics to competitive technique in a high-energy environment.

Youth classes emphasize fundamentals without requiring a dance partner, so kids can build confidence in rhythm and coordination from the start.

Foundry Dock Park

Free · Cold Spring · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor

This small riverfront park in Cold Spring occupies a former 19th-century ironworks loading dock and offers Hudson Highlands views plus access to Foundry Cove and nearby bird sanctuaries.

The viewing deck is the main draw; it's accessible and offers clear sightlines to the river and mountains.

Hudson Highlands State Park

Free · Cold Spring · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor

Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve in Cold Spring spans over 8,000 acres with 70+ miles of trail across multiple parcels from Peekskill to Beacon, featuring terrain that ranges from easy to challenging with Hudson River views and rocky ridges.

Weekends are very busy with crowded trails; plan visits for quieter times or arrive early.

Julia L Butterfield Memorial Library

Free · Cold Spring · Libraries

Julia L Butterfield Memorial Library in Cold Spring serves the community with book borrowing through the Mid-Hudson Library System, plus passport photos, notary services, and document printing.

Little Stony Point Beach

Free · Cold Spring · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor

Little Stony Point is a Hudson River preserve in Cold Spring with trails, scenic views, and volunteer-led community events including outdoor concerts and family programming.

The park hosts free family-friendly events like outdoor concerts; check Facebook for upcoming programs and weather updates.

Our Community Studio

Cold Spring · Art & Maker Studios · Indoor & outdoor

Our Community Studio in Cold Spring offers drop-in and registered workshops in drawing, watercolor, and mixed media for kids, teens, and adults. Still Life Sundays invites ages 10+ to sketch seasonal objects at the studio table, while Field Studies takes participants to local venues like cafes to paint en plein air.

Still Life Sundays (ages 10+) runs Sunday mornings; bring your own sketchbook and materials, though some supplies are provided.

Split Rock Books

Free · Cold Spring · Shopping · Hosts birthdays

Split Rock Books is an independent bookstore in Cold Spring carrying literary fiction, nonfiction, small press titles, and children's books, with regular kids' programming including monthly storytimes, book clubs, and author events.

Kids Book Club meets monthly on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons for ages 5-9; each session includes the book and snacks for a flat fee.

Starr Music Studio

Cold Spring · Music

Starr Music Studio is a kid-friendly arts & creativity spot in Cold Spring.

STONECROP GARDENS

Cold Spring · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor

Stonecrop Gardens is a 15-acre botanical garden in Cold Spring featuring alpine rock gardens, woodland and water gardens, a conservatory, and display greenhouses filled with rare plant collections across multiple climate zones.

Well-supervised children welcome, but paths are uneven, rocky, and slippery; wear sturdy sneakers with good traction.

Supplies for Creative Living

Cold Spring · Art & Maker Studios · Indoor

Supplies for Creative Living is a shop and community art studio in Cold Spring that hosts drop-in open studio time and recurring drawing and painting workshops for ages 10 and up, plus adult classes.

Still Life Sundays welcomes kids ages 10+ to bring their own sketchbook and materials; some supplies are provided, and no art experience is required.

Taconic Outdoor Education Center

Cold Spring · Hiking & Nature · Indoor & outdoor

Taconic Outdoor Education Center in Cold Spring offers year-round environmental education programs, team building activities, and overnight stays in rustic cabins at Highland Lodge. The center runs field trips, conservation camps, maple sugaring demonstrations, and scout programs for schools, youth groups, and families.

Maple Sunday in March is a popular family event where you can watch the sugaring operation and taste fresh syrup.

West Point Foundry

Cold Spring · Hiking & Nature

West Point Foundry is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Cold Spring.