# Things to do with kids in Hunts Point, the Bronx (8) > 8 places and programs for kids in and around Hunts Point, the Bronx (6 free): playgrounds, nature, STEM. Includes The Floating Pool at Barretto Point Park… URL: https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-hunts-point/ [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) / [Bronx](https://littlegotham.com/borough/bronx/) / Hunts Point ## Things to do with kids in Hunts Point, the Bronx 8 places and programs for kids in and around Hunts Point, the Bronx (6 free): playgrounds, nature, STEM. Includes The Floating Pool at Barretto Point Park and Rocking the Boat Free Community Rowing. [Filter & map these](https://littlegotham.com/explore/?boro=Bronx&nb=Hunts+Point) 6 free 3 indoor ### By category Libraries 1 Nature 1 Playgrounds 2 Play spaces 1 STEM 1 Swimming 1 Theater 1 ### Nearby neighborhoods [Longwood](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-longwood/) · [East Morrisania](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-east-morrisania/) · [Soundview](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-soundview/) · [Melrose](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-melrose/) · [Morrisania](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-morrisania/) · [Concourse Village](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-concourse-village/) [The Floating Pool at Barretto Point Park](https://littlegotham.com/activity/the-floating-pool-at-barretto-point-park/): Hunts Point Closed for the season NYC Parks Barretto Point Park in Hunts Point has a lap pool built into a barge moored on the East River. Kids can splash and swim for free during the summer season, and NYC Parks often runs free Learn to Swim sessions at outdoor pools. Bring a padlock and swimwear. All ages Outdoor [Rocking the Boat Free Community Rowing](https://littlegotham.com/activity/rocking-the-boat-free-community-rowing/): Hunts Point Free Rocking the Boat On summer Saturdays this South Bronx nonprofit lends out wooden rowboats built by its students so the public can paddle the Bronx River with staff guidance. Select weekends add sailing and community birding. Ages 5–17 Sat Outdoor [Hunts Point Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/hunts-point-library/): Hunts Point Temporarily closed The New York Public Library Families come for free story times and sing-alongs for the youngest readers, while school-age kids use the space for reading, computers and homework after class. A Hunts Point branch that normally serves many neighborhood kids; it is currently listed as closed. All ages Indoor [Open Hydrant Theater Company at The Point](https://littlegotham.com/activity/open-hydrant-theater-company-at-the-point/): Hunts Point Price on site The Point Community Development Corporation The Point CDC s youth arts programs in Hunts Point include the Open Hydrant Theater Company, where young people create and perform theater. The organization also offers visual arts and photography programs for local youth. Ages 8–17 Indoor [Rocking the Boat Middle School Program](https://littlegotham.com/activity/rocking-the-boat-middle-school-program/): Hunts Point Price on site Rocking the Boat An application-based program where middle schoolers learn wooden boat carpentry with hand and power tools, go sailing on the Bronx River and do hands-on environmental science. It also prepares students for the group s high school programs. Ages 11–14 [Barretto Point Park Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/barretto-point-park-playground/): Hunts Point Free NYC Parks Barretto Point Park is a waterfront park in Hunts Point with a playground, lawns and views across the East River. Kids play on the equipment and watch boats go by from the shoreline. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Hunts Point Recreation Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/hunts-point-recreation-center/): Hunts Point Free NYC Parks A Hunts Point center with a gym and after-school youth programming. Young members can play pickup games, join sports clinics, and take part in arts and enrichment programs offered each season. All ages Indoor [Hunts Point Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/hunts-point-playground/): Hunts Point Free NYC Parks This NYC Parks playground in Hunts Point gives children a fenced place to climb, slide and let off steam. It is a handy neighborhood stop for young children and their caregivers. Ages 1–12 Outdoor ### Quick answers How many places and programs for kids are there in Hunts Point, the Bronx? LittleGotham lists 8 places and programs for kids in Hunts Point, the Bronx. The largest groups are 2 playgrounds, 1 park and nature spot, 1 STEM program. Are there free things to do for kids in Hunts Point, the Bronx? Yes. 6 of 8 are free to attend, including The Floating Pool at Barretto Point Park, Rocking the Boat Free Community Rowing, Barretto Point Park Playground. What can kids do indoors in Hunts Point, the Bronx on a rainy day? 3 listings are indoors, such as Hunts Point Library, Hunts Point Recreation Center, Open Hydrant Theater Company at The Point. --- LittleGotham: things to do with kids in New York City. [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) · [Search](https://littlegotham.com/explore/) · [llms.txt](https://littlegotham.com/llms.txt) · [Sitemap](https://littlegotham.com/sitemap.xml) · [Open data (JSON)](https://littlegotham.com/data/activities.json)