# Things to do with kids in Mott Haven, the Bronx (21) > 21 places and programs for kids in and around Mott Haven, the Bronx (19 free): playgrounds, swimming, play spaces. Includes CityParks Tennis at St. Mary's… URL: https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-mott-haven/ [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) / [Bronx](https://littlegotham.com/borough/bronx/) / Mott Haven ## Things to do with kids in Mott Haven, the Bronx 21 places and programs for kids in and around Mott Haven, the Bronx (19 free): playgrounds, swimming, play spaces. Includes CityParks Tennis at St. Mary's Park and St. Mary's Recreation Center. [Filter & map these](https://littlegotham.com/explore/?boro=Bronx&nb=Mott+Haven) 19 free 9 indoor ### By category Galleries 1 Libraries 1 Music 1 Playgrounds 10 Play spaces 2 Sports 2 Stores 1 Swimming 2 Theater 1 ### Nearby neighborhoods [Melrose](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-melrose/) · [Concourse](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-concourse/) · [Longwood](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-longwood/) · [Harlem](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-harlem/) · [Randall's Island](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-randall-s-island/) · [Concourse Village](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-concourse-village/) [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 [St. Mary s Recreation Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/st-mary-s-recreation-center/): Mott Haven Free NYC Parks A South Bronx center with an indoor pool, gym, and youth media classes. Kids and teens with a Parks youth membership use the gym and activity rooms, and staff run after-school, sports, and arts programming for school-age children. All ages Indoor [CityParks Soccer at St. Mary s Park](https://littlegotham.com/activity/cityparks-soccer-at-st-mary-s-park/): Mott Haven 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 [Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture Family Programs](https://littlegotham.com/activity/hostos-center-for-the-arts-culture-family-programs/): Mott Haven Price on site Hostos Community College A performing arts center at Hostos Community College that presents family programming centered on Latino, Puerto Rican, Caribbean and African diaspora artists and stories. Families can see music, dance and theater acts connected to the South Bronx community. Ages 3–14 Indoor [Longwood Art Gallery at Hostos](https://littlegotham.com/activity/longwood-art-gallery-at-hostos/): Mott Haven Free Bronx Council on the Arts / Hostos Community College A contemporary art gallery in the South Bronx run by the Bronx Council on the Arts Longwood Arts Project, showing work by Bronx and other emerging artists. The project also runs a youth engagement program connecting young people with art. Ages 8–17 Indoor [Mott Haven Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/mott-haven-library/): Mott Haven Free The New York Public Library Kids can pick out picture books, early readers and graphic novels, and the branch runs NYPL s free early-literacy story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. A Carnegie-era South Bronx branch where kids gather for stories, homework and computer time. All ages Indoor [UpBeat NYC](https://littlegotham.com/activity/upbeat-nyc/): Mott Haven Free A South Bronx nonprofit that gives Mott Haven kids free after-school music training, from learning an instrument in small groups to playing in orchestra and jazz ensembles. Students perform in community concerts throughout the year. Ages 5–17 Indoor [Saint Mary s Park Community Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/saint-mary-s-park-community-center/): Mott Haven Free BronxWorks (DYCD Cornerstone) A NYCHA community center where a city-funded Cornerstone program run by BronxWorks offers school-age kids free after-school activities, homework help, sports, and arts. Summer and school-break programming is also offered for neighborhood youth. Ages 5–17 Indoor [Splash Fit Swim Club - The Crescendo](https://littlegotham.com/activity/splash-fit-swim-club-the-crescendo/): Mott Haven $55 Splash Fit Swim Club A Mott Haven location of Splash Fit, a Harlem-founded swim school focused on water safety. Babies, toddlers and kids 4 and up take small, ability-based classes, with team prep for stronger swimmers. All ages Indoor [St. Mary s Recreation Center Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/st-mary-s-recreation-center-pool/): Mott Haven Free NYC Parks St. Mary s Recreation Center in Mott Haven has an indoor pool inside a Parks recreation center. Kids can join family swim periods and seasonal Learn to Swim classes run by NYC Parks. Swimmers need a Parks recreation center membership, which is free for youth. All ages Indoor [Clark Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/clark-playground/): Mott Haven Free NYC Parks Clark Playground is a neighborhood playground in Mott Haven 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. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Garrison Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/garrison-playground/): Mott Haven Free NYC Parks Tucked into the streets of Mott Haven, Garrison Playground offers kids a spot to play on climbing equipment and swings. The playground is maintained by NYC Parks and open to everyone. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Lozada Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/lozada-playground/): Mott Haven Free NYC Parks Tucked into the streets of Mott Haven, Lozada Playground offers kids a spot to play on climbing equipment and swings. The playground is maintained by NYC Parks and open to everyone. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Millbrook Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/millbrook-playground/): Mott Haven Free NYC Parks Tucked into the streets of Mott Haven, Millbrook Playground offers kids a spot to play on climbing equipment and swings. The playground is maintained by NYC Parks and open to everyone. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Patterson Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/patterson-playground/): Mott Haven Free NYC Parks This NYC Parks playground in Mott Haven 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 [Pulaski Park Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/pulaski-park-playground/): Mott Haven Free NYC Parks Tucked into the streets of Mott Haven, Pulaski Park Playground offers kids a spot to play on climbing equipment and swings. The playground is maintained by NYC Parks and open to everyone. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Ranaqua Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/ranaqua-playground/): Mott Haven Free NYC Parks Ranaqua Playground is a small city playground serving families in Mott Haven, with equipment for climbing and sliding. It s an easy, no-cost outing for toddlers through grade-schoolers. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Saw Mill Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/saw-mill-playground/): Mott Haven Free NYC Parks Tucked into the streets of Mott Haven, Saw Mill Playground offers kids a spot to play on climbing equipment and swings. The playground is maintained by NYC Parks and open to everyone. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [St. Mary s Park Playground (West)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/st-mary-s-park-playground-west/): Mott Haven Free NYC Parks Families in Mott Haven use St. Mary s Park Playground (West) 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. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [The Lit. Bar](https://littlegotham.com/activity/the-lit-bar/): Mott Haven Free The Bronx s independent bookstore, pairing a curated selection of diverse books with a wine bar for grown-ups. It carries children s books and runs children s programs alongside author events and book clubs. Ages 0–12 Indoor [Willis Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/willis-playground/): Mott Haven Free NYC Parks Willis Playground is a small city playground serving families in Mott Haven, with equipment for climbing and sliding. It s an easy, no-cost outing for toddlers through grade-schoolers. Ages 1–12 Outdoor ### Quick answers How many places and programs for kids are there in Mott Haven, the Bronx? LittleGotham lists 21 places and programs for kids in Mott Haven, the Bronx. The largest groups are 10 playgrounds, 2 pools and swim programs, 2 play spaces. Are there free things to do for kids in Mott Haven, the Bronx? Yes. 19 of 21 are free to attend, including CityParks Tennis at St. Mary's Park, St. Mary's Recreation Center, CityParks Soccer at St. Mary's Park. What can kids do indoors in Mott Haven, the Bronx on a rainy day? 9 listings are indoors, such as St. Mary's Recreation Center, Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture Family Programs, Longwood Art Gallery at Hostos. --- 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)