# Sports for kids in NYC (663) > 663 sports programs for kids across all five boroughs of New York City, 68 of them free. Soccer, tennis, climbing, skating. Includes Metropolitan Oval… URL: https://littlegotham.com/category/sports/ [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) / Sports ## Sports for kids in NYC 663 sports programs for kids across all five boroughs of New York City, 68 of them free. Soccer, tennis, climbing, skating. Includes Metropolitan Oval Academy and Pier 2 Courts at Brooklyn Bridge Park. [Filter & map these](https://littlegotham.com/explore/?cat=sports) 68 free 462 indoor ### Sports by borough [Sports in Manhattan 224 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/manhattan/sports/) · [Sports in Brooklyn 207 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/sports/) · [Sports in Queens 144 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/sports/) · [Sports in the Bronx 43 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/bronx/sports/) · [Sports in Staten Island 45 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/staten-island/sports/) [Prospect Park Tennis Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/prospect-park-tennis-center/): Prospect Park South Price on site Prospect Park Alliance Year-round tennis facility with hard and clay courts and a winter bubble in Prospect Park. Its Junior Development program offers group instruction for kids 3–17 at every level. Ages 5–17 Daily [War Memorial Ice Rink at Clove Lakes Park](https://littlegotham.com/activity/war-memorial-ice-rink-at-clove-lakes-park/): Sunnyside $15 NYC Parks Seasonal outdoor ice rink in Clove Lakes Park with public sessions on weekends and Friday evenings plus a snack bar. A classic winter outing for Staten Island families. Ages 3–17 Fri–Sun Outdoor [Pier 2 Courts at Brooklyn Bridge Park](https://littlegotham.com/activity/pier-2-courts-at-brooklyn-bridge-park/): Brooklyn Heights Free Brooklyn Bridge Park Waterfront pier packed with basketball, handball, pickleball and ping pong courts plus a play turf and swings. In summer the park runs a free youth basketball program here for ages 7–17\. Ages 4–17 Daily Outdoor [Asphalt Green Upper East Side](https://littlegotham.com/activity/asphalt-green-upper-east-side/): Yorkville Price on site Asphalt Green A nonprofit sports and fitness campus by the East River offering youth swim lessons, diving and water polo along with soccer, basketball, baseball, flag football and martial arts classes. Toddlers can start with parent-and-me soccer, and older kids can join teams and camps. Ages 1–17 [Barclays Center Tours & Family Events](https://littlegotham.com/activity/barclays-center-tours-family-events/): Prospect Heights $35 Barclays Center Brooklyn s arena offers 75-minute behind-the-scenes tours and pregame tours where fans watch players warm up. Families can also catch Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty games and touring family shows. Ages 2–17 Indoor [Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex](https://littlegotham.com/activity/chelsea-piers-sports-entertainment-complex/): Chelsea Price on site Chelsea Piers A huge riverside sports complex spanning several piers, with a Field House for gymnastics, soccer, basketball, climbing and ninja classes, plus ice rinks, bowling and a golf driving range. Families can book youth classes, camps, drop-in play and birthday parties in one place. Ages 1–17 Indoor [CityParks Junior Golf Center at Dyker Beach](https://littlegotham.com/activity/cityparks-junior-golf-center-at-dyker-beach/): Dyker Heights Free City Parks Foundation Free junior golf instruction at the Dyker Beach public course, run with First Tee of Metropolitan NY. Kids get coaching, practice time and loaner clubs. Ages 6–17 Outdoor [CityParks Soccer at Flushing Meadows Corona Park](https://littlegotham.com/activity/cityparks-soccer-at-flushing-meadows-corona-park/): Flushing Meadows Corona Park Free City Parks Foundation Free co-ed youth soccer clinics where coaches teach passing, dribbling and shooting through drills and informal scrimmages. Standout players are invited to end-of-season tournaments. Ages 5–12 Outdoor [CityParks Soccer at Roy Wilkins Park](https://littlegotham.com/activity/cityparks-soccer-at-roy-wilkins-park/): St. Albans Free City Parks Foundation Free co-ed youth soccer clinics where coaches teach passing, dribbling and shooting through drills and informal scrimmages. Standout players are invited to end-of-season tournaments. Ages 5–12 Outdoor [CityParks Tennis at Kissena Park](https://littlegotham.com/activity/cityparks-tennis-at-kissena-park/): Flushing Free City Parks Foundation Free youth tennis instruction on public park courts, with coaches teaching strokes, footwork and match play. Rackets are provided for beginners. Ages 6–17 Outdoor [CityParks Tennis at Springfield Park](https://littlegotham.com/activity/cityparks-tennis-at-springfield-park/): Springfield Gardens Free City Parks Foundation Free youth tennis instruction on public park courts, with coaches teaching strokes, footwork and match play. Rackets are provided for beginners. Ages 6–17 Outdoor [CityParks Tennis at St. Mary s Park](https://littlegotham.com/activity/cityparks-tennis-at-st-mary-s-park/): Mott Haven Free City Parks Foundation Free youth tennis instruction on public park courts, with coaches teaching strokes, footwork and match play. Rackets are provided for beginners. Ages 6–17 Outdoor [Cross Island YMCA Youth Sports](https://littlegotham.com/activity/cross-island-ymca-youth-sports/): Bellerose Price on site YMCA of Greater New York Neighborhood YMCA offering youth sports classes and leagues such as basketball, soccer and fitness, plus swim lessons and after-school programs. It serves eastern Queens. Ages 3–17 Indoor [Flushing YMCA Youth Sports](https://littlegotham.com/activity/flushing-ymca-youth-sports/): Flushing Price on site YMCA of Greater New York Neighborhood YMCA offering youth sports classes and leagues such as basketball, soccer and fitness, plus swim lessons and after-school programs. It serves the Flushing community. Ages 3–17 Indoor [Greenpoint YMCA Youth Sports](https://littlegotham.com/activity/greenpoint-ymca-youth-sports/): Greenpoint Price on site YMCA of Greater New York Neighborhood YMCA offering youth sports classes and leagues such as basketball, soccer and fitness, plus swim lessons and after-school programs. It serves North Brooklyn families. Ages 3–17 Indoor [Jamaica YMCA Youth Sports](https://littlegotham.com/activity/jamaica-ymca-youth-sports/): Jamaica Price on site YMCA of Greater New York Neighborhood YMCA offering youth sports classes and leagues such as basketball, soccer and fitness, plus swim lessons and after-school programs. It is near downtown Jamaica. Ages 3–17 Indoor [Madison Square Boys & Girls Club – Thomas S. Murphy Clubhouse](https://littlegotham.com/activity/madison-square-boys-girls-club-thomas-s-murphy-clubhouse/): Flatbush Price on site Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Boys & Girls Club clubhouse where members take part in sports, fitness and games alongside homework help and enrichment. It is the club s Flatbush location. Ages 6–17 Indoor [Metropolitan Oval Academy](https://littlegotham.com/activity/metropolitan-oval-academy/): Maspeth Price on site Metropolitan Oval Historic Maspeth soccer ground (founded 1925) that runs a youth academy with boys and girls programs, junior development and summer camps. Its top teams compete in MLS NEXT. Ages 4–17 Outdoor [Park Slope Armory YMCA Youth Sports](https://littlegotham.com/activity/park-slope-armory-ymca-youth-sports/): Park Slope Price on site YMCA of Greater New York Neighborhood YMCA offering youth sports classes and leagues such as basketball, soccer and fitness, plus swim lessons and after-school programs. It is housed in a historic armory with a big indoor track and courts. Ages 3–17 Indoor [Prospect Park YMCA Youth Sports](https://littlegotham.com/activity/prospect-park-ymca-youth-sports/): Park Slope Price on site YMCA of Greater New York Neighborhood YMCA offering youth sports classes and leagues such as basketball, soccer and fitness, plus swim lessons and after-school programs. It is a busy Park Slope branch near Prospect Park. Ages 3–17 Indoor [Riverbank State Park](https://littlegotham.com/activity/riverbank-state-park/): Hamilton Heights Kids free New York State Parks A 28-acre state park built on top of a Hudson River wastewater plant, packed with sports facilities: indoor and outdoor pools, a covered rink for ice skating in winter and roller skating the rest of the year, a running track, courts, fields, playgrounds and a carousel. Kids can join low-cost youth programs in basketball, baseball, hockey, skating and more. Ages 2–17 [Shorefront Y Youth Sports](https://littlegotham.com/activity/shorefront-y-youth-sports/): Brighton Beach Price on site Shorefront YM-YWHA Brighton Beach community center offering kids basketball, rhythmic gymnastics and swim instruction through its SwimRight Academy. After-school and summer camp programs round out the offerings. Ages 3–17 Indoor [SKATE at Domino Park](https://littlegotham.com/activity/skate-at-domino-park/): Williamsburg $18 Domino Park Winter pop-up ice rink on the Williamsburg waterfront at Domino Park with daily public skating. Sessions run afternoons and evenings on weekdays and all day on weekends. Ages 3–17 Daily Outdoor [Yankee Stadium Tours](https://littlegotham.com/activity/yankee-stadium-tours/): Concourse Price on site New York Yankees Guided tours of the Bronx ballpark take fans through the New York Yankees Museum and Monument Park, where team legends are honored with plaques and retired numbers. Pregame options let families see the stadium before a home game. All ages ### Quick answers How many sports programs for kids are there in New York City? LittleGotham lists 663 sports programs for kids in New York City. Are there free sports programs for kids in New York City? Yes. 68 of 663 are free to attend, including Pier 2 Courts at Brooklyn Bridge Park, CityParks Junior Golf Center at Dyker Beach, CityParks Soccer at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. What can kids do indoors in New York City on a rainy day? 462 listings are indoors, such as Barclays Center Tours & Family Events, Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex, Cross Island YMCA Youth Sports. Which boroughs have the most sports programs? Manhattan (224), Brooklyn (207), Queens (144). --- LittleGotham: things to do with kids in New York City. 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