Kid-Friendly Places in Pound Ridge, NY

Free · Pound Ridge · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor

Clark Preserve in Pound Ridge has 2 miles of trails through 76 acres of highland, woodland, wetlands, and a 5-acre meadow, with a bog-bridge crossing through a blueberry swamp and an overlook at the upper trail.

The yellow trail has the most elevation change; red-blue trail is easier with a bog-bridge through wetlands.

Pound Ridge · Games & Amusements · Indoor

Rab's Country Lanes in Pound Ridge has 48 lanes with automatic bumpers for kids 12 and under, a Dragon Bowling Ramp for small children, and bowling balls starting at 6 lbs, making it accessible for families from toddlers through adults.

Bumpers are automatic for children ages 12 and under; ask staff about the Dragon Bowling Ramp if you have a very small child.

Free · Pound Ridge · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor

Halle Ravine Preserve in Pound Ridge spans 38.2 acres and features two looped trails that wind through a natural gorge lined with Eastern hemlock forest and along the banks of a ravine stream.

Dogs must be leashed at all times to protect wildlife.

Free · Pound Ridge · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor

The Henry Morgenthau Preserve is a 36-acre nature preserve along Blue Heron Lake in Pound Ridge with multiple forest communities, wetlands, vernal pools, and small streams open free to the public from sunrise to sundown.

The preserve offers trail hikes and educational programs throughout the year, including summer environmental programs at the town day camp.

Free · Pound Ridge · Hiking & Nature · Indoor & outdoor

Lasdon Public Gardens in Pound Ridge features 150 acres of grounds with gardens, woodland trails, and a 60-year-old greenhouse; the adjacent Westchester County Veterans Museum offers free exhibits on military history.

The site offers family-friendly autumn activities including nature journaling and stick-building for young children with caregivers.

Pound Ridge · Shopping

Lil Beans Toys and Sport in Pound Ridge carries new, vintage, and eco-friendly toys from brands like Lego and Melissa & Doug alongside collectibles and pre-loved items.

Free gift wrapping available; call ahead and they'll have it ready when you arrive.

Free · Pound Ridge · Libraries

Pound Ridge Library in Pound Ridge serves all ages with a diverse book collection, digital resources like audiobooks and comics, and regular children's programs including story time, music sessions, and craft activities.

Children's programs require parent/caregiver participation; drop-offs are not permitted.

Pound Ridge · Museums & History · Indoor

The Pound Ridge Historical Society operates a small local museum in Pound Ridge featuring rotating exhibits on the town's history, including its Revolutionary War heritage and evolution over time; the museum offers school visits and tours for younger students, including artifact trunks for nursery schools and scavenger hunts for elementary grades.

Third and fourth graders visit as part of school field trips.

Free · Pound Ridge · Farms & Animals · Indoor & outdoor

Pound Ridge Organics is an organic farm, farmers market, and year-round CSA in Pound Ridge that sells local produce, eggs, dairy, fish, baked goods, and pantry items sourced from the region and neighboring farms. The market also hosts a teaching kitchen and outdoor classroom.

Free-roaming chickens are on the property; enter the driveway carefully and watch children closely.

Pound Ridge · Sports & Swim · Indoor

The Athletic Movement in Pound Ridge offers strength training and movement programs for young athletes ages 10+ and adults, with small-group, semi-private, and private options focused on building functional strength and athletic confidence.

Youth programs are organized by parents or coaches; email the trainer to arrange groups.

Pound Ridge · Art & Maker Studios · Indoor

The Giggling Pig in Pound Ridge runs half-day art camps throughout the year during school breaks and summers, with daily projects in multiple mediums like ceramics, painting, and sculpture; younger children under 3 can attend with a caregiver.

Summer camp weeks run 9:30am-12:30pm, with single-day registration available if you don't want to commit to a full week.

Pound Ridge · Hiking & Nature · Indoor & outdoor

Trailside Nature Museum sits within Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Westchester County's largest park at 4,315 acres, offering guided hikes, nature identification walks, hands-on programs like microscope exploration, and seasonal camps for kids Pre-K through grade 8.

Mini Scientist Saturday programs focus on hands-on exploration with tools like dissection microscopes; check the calendar for monthly themes.