Things to Do with Kids in Long Island City, NY

  • TripBuzz found 650 things to do with kids in or near Long Island City, New York, including 638 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Bronx.
  • From Indoor Extreme Sports to Hunters Point South Waterfront Park, the Long Island City area offers 116 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Rock Climbing, Water Parks and Theaters.
  • A part of Queens, a borough of New York City, Long Island City is an arts oriented community with many art galleries and an array of cultural activities for residents and tourists to enjoy. This includes sculpture parks, a large library and fine arts museum. Although highly populated, Long Island City is also equipped with many outdoor parks and recreational spaces.
  • TripBuzz found 650 things to do with kids in or near Long Island City, New York, including 638 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Bronx.
  • From Indoor Extreme Sports to Hunters Point South Waterfront Park, the Long Island City area offers 116 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Rock Climbing, Water Parks and Theaters.
  • A part of Queens, a borough of New York City, Long Island City is an arts oriented community with many art galleries and an array of cultural activities for residents and tourists to enjoy. This includes sculpture parks, a large library and fine arts museum. Although highly populated, Long Island City is also equipped with many outdoor parks and recreational spaces.
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0.8 Miles
80% 93 votes
Paintball 47 11 Van Dam Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
Indoor Extreme Sports offers paintball, zombie lasertag, arena lasertag, black ops lasertag, and more. Guests can enjoy adrenaline pumping games in a unique indoor atmosphere that brings the challenges to life.
0.5 Miles
100% 7 votes
Water Parks 4-10 Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11109 MoreLess Info
With a 13,000 square foot pavilion stocked with concessions, Hunters Point South Waterfront Park has a number of comforts and amenities, including a dog run, a bikeway, volleyball courts, fitness equipment, and playgrounds.
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68% 44 votes
Skating Rinks 47-32 32nd Pl, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
Hosting skate camps and hockey leagues, City Ice Pavilion has its rink open to the public for freestyle ice skating. The pavilion also offers a side studio rink that can be rented for private parties of up to 6 people.
1.5 Miles
98% 348 votes
National & State Parks 4-09 47th Road, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
With over 12 acres of lush and comfortable riverside views, Gantry Plaza State Park is a favorite among locals. With a walking path along four of the park's piers and a seating area looking upon midtown Manhattan, there is plenty to look at.
0.5 Miles
100% 37 votes
Parks Center Blvd. between 50 Ave. and 54 Ave., Long Island City, NY MoreLess Info
A great place to run, Hunter's Point South Park, which is located in Long Island City, New York, once was an abandoned post-industrial spot. The renovated area features a central green, dog run, bikeway and waterside promenade
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92% 37 votes
Rock Climbing 11-11 44th Drive, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
Offering day passes, The Cliffs At Long Island City is a rock climbing gym with bouldering courses. The gym provides instructional classes for toprope, bouldering, sport lead, and other techniques.
0.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 45th Ave & 21st Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
The Murray Playground is a public playground that features amenities including dog-friendly areas, public restrooms, handball courts, and spray showers. The park also has several playgrounds for children to play on.
0.8 Miles
48% 21 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 32-23 Queens Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
At YMCA of Long Island City, members can enjoy a swimming pool, sauna, basketball court, indoor running track, tennis courts, gym and a cardio room. They also have instruction classes for all ages.
0.8 Miles
38% 8 votes
Parks Vernon Blvd & 41st Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
Named after the famous Queensboro Bridge, Queensbridge Park is a favorite among locals. The park includes handball courts, ball fields, BBQ grilling areas, and a number of dog friendly areas.
1.6 Miles
90% 178 votes
Specialty Museums 9 - 01 33rd Rd, Long Island City, NY 11106 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi, the Noguchi Museum features 13 galleries and an outdoor sculpture garden. In here there are exhibited 297 of his works, making this the largest collection of these artist's works.
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