Kid-Friendly Places in Yonkers, NY

Yonkers · Sports & Swim · Indoor

American Olympic Karate in Yonkers teaches traditional Olympic-style karate to kids ages 5+, teens, and adults through group classes, semi-private lessons, and private instruction led by black-belt instructors.

First class is free and pressure-free; kids work toward belt advancement at their own pace.

Free · Yonkers · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor

Andrus Park in Yonkers has new basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts along with a refreshed play area, following a major renovation in 2025.

New safety surfacing in the play area, freshly renovated as of 2025.

Yonkers · Museums & History · Indoor · Hosts birthdays

The Andrus Planetarium at Hudson River Museum in Yonkers offers ticketed shows on weekends at multiple times, each tailored to different age groups, from preschoolers to adults, covering topics like asteroids, the solar system, and night sky mythology.

Shows run at 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2pm, and 3:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Yonkers · Sports & Swim · Indoor

Animals MMA Yonkers offers martial arts training with dedicated programs for children and adults in Yonkers. The facility includes a full cage, mat space, heavy bags, and a CrossFit area.

Classes run during early morning, late morning, and late afternoon windows; check the schedule before visiting, as mid-day hours are closed.

Yonkers · Shopping

Barnes & Noble in Yonkers stocks books across all genres plus a toys and games section, vinyl records, and a café where you can settle in with a drink while browsing.

The store hosts occasional in-store events like LEGO build activities; check the events calendar before visiting.

Yonkers · Sports & Swim · Indoor

Baxter Karate Dojo in Yonkers teaches martial arts to kids ages 4 and up, with separate beginner and advanced classes that focus on self-defense, fitness, and discipline.

Classes are organized by age group: ages 4-6 and ages 7-16, so your child trains with peers at a similar development level.

Free · Yonkers · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor

The Beverly E Smith Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden is a peaceful, plant-filled sanctuary in the center of Lenoir Nature Preserve in Yonkers, designed to attract and support local butterfly and hummingbird species through native plantings and natural shelter.

The garden is open dawn to dusk year-round, with flat wood-chipped paths and benches for sitting and observing wildlife.

Free · Yonkers · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor

Bregano Park is a 4-acre neighborhood park in Yonkers with playgrounds, basketball courts, open fields, and sports facilities that hosts organized leagues year-round.

The playground equipment is newly renovated and in good condition.

Yonkers · Shopping

Carter's is a kid-friendly shopping spot in Yonkers.

Yonkers · Parks & Playgrounds

Yonkers-central Park is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Yonkers.

Yonkers · Parks & Playgrounds

Clemens Park is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Yonkers.

Free · Yonkers · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor

Culver Park in Yonkers hosts outdoor movie nights and live music events on the lawn during summer months, with families bringing blankets or chairs to watch films at dusk.

Free admission to summer film and music events; bring your own chair or blanket.

Yonkers · Parks & Playgrounds

Dartmouth / Glen Hill Park is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Yonkers.

Yonkers · Dance & Theater · Indoor

Deirdre O'Mara School of Irish Dance in Yonkers teaches Irish dance to children and adults with classes ranging from beginner soft shoe through competitive levels, plus private lessons and summer camps.

Classes run in three 12-week sessions (September, December, March); pay attention to session start dates and payment deadlines to avoid late fees.

Yonkers · Parks & Playgrounds

Edith P. Welty Park is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Yonkers.

Yonkers · Games & Amusements

Edward J. Murray Memorial Skating Center is a kid-friendly fitness & sports spot in Yonkers.

Yonkers · Parks & Playgrounds

Frank Egan Memorial Park is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Yonkers.

Free · Yonkers · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor

Georgia Avenue Park in Yonkers has a playground and hosts free summer film screenings at dusk, making it a casual option for outdoor family time.

Free summer movie nights run at dusk; bring blankets or chairs and arrive early for seating.

Yonkers · Sports & Swim · Indoor

GymCats Gymnastics in Yonkers offers classes for children starting at 20 months through their teens, with a fully equipped facility featuring Olympic-grade equipment, foam pits, trampolines, and balance beams.

Register online to secure your spot, as class placements fill in the order payments are received.

Yonkers · Parks & Playgrounds

H Boo Wilson Park is a kid-friendly play & entertainment spot in Yonkers.

Free · Yonkers · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor

Large grass field in Yonkers suitable for soccer and Gaelic football, with a renovated pavilion and picnic grounds available by permit; note that the field is currently under renovation and some areas remain closed.

A city permit is required to use the playing fields and picnic areas.

Yonkers · Hiking & Nature

Habirshaw Park is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Yonkers.

Yonkers · Sports & Swim · Indoor · Hosts birthdays

Hapik in Yonkers is an indoor rock climbing gym with auto-belay walls designed for kids of all skill levels, plus ropes courses and vertical challenges like a leap of faith and slide.

Soft play area for toddlers ages 3-5 at some locations; call ahead to confirm Ridge Hill has it.

Yonkers · Games & Amusements

Homefield Bowl is a kid-friendly play & entertainment spot in Yonkers.

Yonkers · Parks & Playgrounds

Hudson Fulton Park is a kid-friendly play & entertainment spot in Yonkers.

Yonkers · Museums & History · Indoor · Hosts birthdays

Hudson River Museum in Yonkers combines art, science, and history across three galleries, a planetarium, and a historic 1877 Gilded Age home with guided tours.

The planetarium offers shows for different age levels and interests, from lunar exploration to the search for life beyond Earth.

Yonkers · Music · Indoor

Hudson View Piano Studio offers group piano classes for children ages 4 and up in Yonkers, with two age-based programs: Piano Playground for ages 4-6 and Piano Express for ages 6+, plus private lessons for students seeking conservatory-level training or personalized instruction.

Free open houses run Tuesdays, Thursdays 7-8pm and Wednesdays 5-6pm; sit in on a real class before enrolling, with no card or obligation required.

Yonkers · Parks & Playgrounds

Hugh Redmond Memorial Park is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Yonkers.

Free · Yonkers · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor

James L Fleming Park in Yonkers has open fields for soccer and baseball, a fenced playground for younger kids, and sprinklers during summer heat.

The playground is fenced, making it easier to keep an eye on kids at the gate.

Free · Yonkers · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor

Waterfront park in Yonkers along the Hudson River with views of the Palisades and Tappan Zee Bridge, featuring picnic areas, a boat launch, and an old factory structure that draws exploration and drone enthusiasts.

Weekday afternoons tend to be quieter and less crowded than weekends.

Yonkers · Music

John James Music is a kid-friendly arts & creativity spot in Yonkers.

Yonkers · Parks & Playgrounds

Joseph Pickett Memorial Park is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Yonkers.

Yonkers · Tutoring & STEM · Indoor & outdoor

K.A.P. Kids Achieving Purposes operates after-school and summer programs in Yonkers for children ages 4–12, combining homework support, arts and crafts, sports, and weekly field trips to science museums and local attractions. The program runs from 8 AM to 6 PM with free transportation from any Yonkers public school.

Free pickup from any Yonkers public school is included; no need to arrange separate transportation.

Free · Yonkers · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor

Kardash Park in Yonkers hosts outdoor movie nights and community events on its grounds on Bretton Road.

The park hosts free outdoor movie screenings during summer months, with movies starting at dusk.

Yonkers · Shopping

Kids Foot Locker in Yonkers carries sneakers and athletic apparel for children from brands like Nike, Adidas, Vans, and Champion, with a Fly Zone shop-in-shop for basketball-inspired footwear and interactive displays like Measure Up.

The store has extended hours until 9pm most days, making it easy to shop after school or work.

Yonkers · Games & Amusements · Indoor · Hosts birthdays

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester in Yonkers is a two-story indoor LEGO playground with 12+ attractions including rides, a 4D cinema, and hands-on building activities, plus a 1.5-million-brick replica of NYC landmarks in Miniland.

DUPLO Village is designed for little builders.

Free · Yonkers · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor

Leslie Sutherland Park in Yonkers offers green lawns and mature trees in a quiet setting, with shaded benches suited for relaxed walks or picnics.

Parking is free but limited; arrive early on weekends to secure a spot.

Yonkers · Parks & Playgrounds

Lt. Roy McLaughlin Park is a kid-friendly play & entertainment spot in Yonkers.

Free · Yonkers · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor

Malcolm Wilson County Park in Yonkers has winding trails and walking paths suitable for families, with on-site parking and wheelchair accessibility.

Dogs are allowed on the trails, so you may encounter leashed pets while walking.

Yonkers · Sports & Swim · Indoor

Master Ho Lee's Tae Kwon Do teaches traditional taekwondo to children and adults in Yonkers, emphasizing discipline, respect, and self-control through structured classes and routines.

Wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot make drop-off easy for all families.

Yonkers · Shopping

Michaels in Yonkers carries art supplies, craft materials, seasonal decorations, and home décor items across well-organized aisles in the Mall at Cross Country.

The store offers class options designed for various skill levels, including creative projects for different age ranges.

Yonkers · Games & Amusements · Indoor · Hosts birthdays

Monster Mini Golf in Yonkers is an indoor glow-in-the-dark mini golf venue on the second floor of Ridge Hill Mall featuring 18 holes with animated monsters, a state-of-the-art arcade with ticket redemption, and glow-in-the-dark mini bowling.

The Cole Street Garage entrance is closed weekdays; use the Fitzgerald Street entrance instead.

Yonkers · Sports & Swim · Indoor · Hosts birthdays

No Limit Ninja Yonkers is a 10,000-square-foot ninja obstacle course facility in Yonkers housed in a historic building in the Alexander Smith Carpet Mills Art District, with modular courses, party rooms, and programs for ages 18 months through adults.

Trial classes available; join a regular session to see if ninja training fits before enrolling in a session.

Yonkers · Sports & Swim

Olympic-Taekwondo-Academy is a kid-friendly fitness & sports spot in Yonkers.

Free · Yonkers · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor

Pelton Oval in Yonkers is a multipurpose sports complex with soccer fields, baseball areas, basketball courts, and a small playground, plus ample parking and nearby food options.

Basketball courts and playground are available in addition to the main sports fields.

Yonkers · Museums & History · Indoor & outdoor

Philipse Manor Hall in Yonkers is a state historic site in a restored 18th-century house with exhibits exploring the colonial history of the Hudson Valley, including the Philipse family, enslaved people, and the Indigenous Munsee Lunaape community that preceded European settlement. The site offers self-guided visits, daily guided tours, and programs centered on local Revolutionary War history and cultural heritage.

Children 0-12 get free admission; guided tours at 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm, and 3pm are included with admission.

Yonkers · Parks & Playgrounds

Rory O'Moore Memorial Park is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Yonkers.

Yonkers · Parks & Playgrounds

Rubeo Cieslinski Park is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Yonkers.

Free · Yonkers · Museums & History · Indoor

Sherwood House Museum in Yonkers is a pre-Revolutionary War farmhouse built around 1740, fully furnished and open for guided tours that explore the home's role in local history from its colonial roots through the 19th century.

Museum is open fall season only, Sundays 1-4pm until early December; plan visits accordingly.

Yonkers · Indoor Play · Indoor · Hosts birthdays

Sky Zone in Yonkers is an indoor trampoline park with wall-to-wall jump courts, dodgeball arenas, zip lines, climbing walls, and a dedicated toddler zone for younger jumpers.

Book tickets online ahead of time to skip lines and guarantee your jump slot, especially on weekends when it's busier.

Free · Yonkers · Hiking & Nature · Indoor & outdoor

CURB is a Hudson River education and research center in Yonkers run jointly by Sarah Lawrence College and the Beczak Environmental Education Center, offering hands-on field science programs where kids seine for fish, examine water chemistry, and explore river ecology along the waterfront.

Programs run year-round with seining season March through November; Friday volunteer seining sessions start at 1pm and take about an hour.

Yonkers · Sports & Swim · Indoor

Tiger Schulmann's Mixed Martial Arts in Yonkers offers karate, jiu-jitsu, and kickboxing classes for kids starting at age 3 (Cubs program) and 5 (kids' classes), plus adult programs, with an emphasis on self-confidence, discipline, and self-defense in a structured, curriculum-based format.

Cubs program starts at age 3; regular kids classes begin at age 5.

Yonkers · Parks & Playgrounds

Trenchard Street Park is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Yonkers.

Free · Yonkers · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor

Untermyer Gardens in Yonkers is a restored 43-acre historic estate with formal walled gardens, fountains, mosaics, and views of the Hudson River accessible by walking paths and stairs of varying difficulty.

The Easy Walking Tour on flat stone-dust paths is stroller-friendly; standard tours require climbing stairs and traversing uneven terrain.

Yonkers · Sports & Swim · Indoor

USC Gymnastics & Baseball Training in Yonkers offers gymnastics classes and baseball training for kids, including access to indoor batting cages for practice and skill development.

After-school programs run starting at 2pm on weekdays, with Friday classes beginning at 3pm.

Yonkers · Music · Indoor

This Yonkers jazz school offers ensemble, improvisation, and composition classes for musicians of various ages and abilities, taught by veteran professionals including director Joey Berkley, a tenor saxophonist with over 30 years in the New York music scene.

New students meet with director Joey Berkley for a placement session to ensure proper class fit; bring a prepared piece and be ready to sight read.

Free · Yonkers · Hiking & Nature · Indoor & outdoor · Hosts birthdays

A 40-acre nature preserve in Yonkers with woodlands, field habitats, and trails overlooking the Hudson River, featuring specimen trees from around the world, a butterfly garden, dragonfly pond, and a Nature Center with exhibits.

Spring and fall hawk migrations draw bird watchers; the preserve offers raptor identification programs.

Free · Yonkers · Art & Maker Studios · Indoor & outdoor

YOHO Artists is a community of 60+ working artists and craftspeople in Yonkers' historic Alexander Smith Carpet Mills factory, with studios open to visitors during the annual Open Studio Weekend (typically May). Visitors can tour working studios, meet artists, and see diverse work including painting, sculpture, photography, woodworking, jewelry, glasswork, and furniture restoration.

Open Studio Weekend includes family-friendly programming, live mural painting, art demonstrations, live music, and food trucks alongside the artist studios.

Free · Yonkers · Sports & Swim · Indoor

Yonkers PAL offers free youth sports programs including baseball, basketball, and boxing for Yonkers residents, plus STEM robotics camps and family engagement nights at their North Broadway facility.

All sports programs are free for Yonkers residents; registration applications are downloadable from the website.

Yonkers · Libraries

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

Yonkers · Libraries

Yonkers Riverfront Library is a kid-friendly learning & education spot in Yonkers.

Yonkers · Dance & Theater · Indoor

Youth Theatre Interactions in Yonkers runs a 6-week summer performing arts day camp plus after-school programs where kids explore acting, movement, voice, and storytelling with professional teaching artists, culminating in student showcases.

Summer camp runs 8am-4pm with breakfast and lunch provided; extended care available until 5pm.