19 places and programs for kids in and around Longwood, the Bronx (16 free): playgrounds, sports, galleries. Includes El Maestro Boxing & Cultural Center and Playground 52.
A Bronx community boxing gym where kids learn boxing basics alongside mentoring aimed at self-control, leadership and anti-bullying confidence. The center also runs music, art and storytelling activities rooted in Puerto Rican, Latino and African American culture, and kids 8 and older can go on to compete.
Located inside Playground 52 LII, Playground 52 gives kids a spot to climb, slide and swing, with the rest of the park's paths and lawns right outside the gate. It's a free, easy outing for Longwood families.
A South Bronx arts education center with after-school and summer arts programs for elementary and middle schoolers, plus a free gallery showing art tied to Bronx cultures. Exhibitions feed directly into the kids' lesson plans.
A South Bronx martial arts school where kids learn karate-based martial arts, with teen classes and adult jiu-jitsu and judo too. It runs an after-school program and summer camp and has served the neighborhood for over a decade.
The children's area stocks board books through middle-grade novels, and librarians lead free story times plus seasonal activities like Summer Reading. Its Teen Center offers computers, board games, movie nights, photography, 3-D printing and college-and-career programs, and younger kids have their own space too.
This NYC Parks playground in Longwood gives children a fenced place to climb, slide and let off steam. It is a handy neighborhood stop for young children and their caregivers.
A go-to for Longwood families, Behagen Playground has play equipment suited to young children and room for active games. It's a convenient stop for short outdoor play sessions.
Captain Rivera Playground is a small city playground serving families in Longwood, with equipment for climbing and sliding. It's an easy, no-cost outing for toddlers through grade-schoolers.
Tucked into the streets of Longwood, Dawson Playground offers kids a spot to play on climbing equipment and swings. The playground is maintained by NYC Parks and open to everyone.
Flynn Playground is a neighborhood playground in Longwood run by NYC Parks, where local kids climb, slide and swing close to home. It works well for a quick after-school or weekend play break.
Set within Fountain Of Youth Playground in Longwood, this playground offers climbing and sliding equipment for young kids. It pairs well with a longer day outdoors in the park.
Fox Playground is a neighborhood playground in Longwood run by NYC Parks, where local kids climb, slide and swing close to home. It works well for a quick after-school or weekend play break.
Grove Hill Playground is a small city playground serving families in Longwood, with equipment for climbing and sliding. It's an easy, no-cost outing for toddlers through grade-schoolers.
Families in Longwood use Hilton White Playground as an everyday outdoor play spot, with play structures for younger children and open space to run around. It is free and requires no reservation.
Tucked into the streets of Longwood, Horseshoe Playground offers kids a spot to play on climbing equipment and swings. The playground is maintained by NYC Parks and open to everyone.
Lyons Square Playground is a small city playground serving families in Longwood, with equipment for climbing and sliding. It's an easy, no-cost outing for toddlers through grade-schoolers.
Pontiac Playground is a neighborhood playground in Longwood run by NYC Parks, where local kids climb, slide and swing close to home. It works well for a quick after-school or weekend play break.
This play area within Rev J Polite Playground serves families in Longwood, offering play equipment for younger children. After playtime, kids can explore the surrounding parkland.
Families in Longwood use Tiffany Playground as an everyday outdoor play spot, with play structures for younger children and open space to run around. It is free and requires no reservation.
LittleGotham lists 19 places and programs for kids in Longwood, the Bronx. The largest groups are 15 playgrounds, 2 sports programs, 1 gallery.
Yes. 16 of 19 are free to attend, including Playground 52, Woodstock Library, Abigail Playground.
4 listings are indoors, such as El Maestro Boxing & Cultural Center, Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education, Team Prospect Martial Arts.