# Things to do with kids in Norwood, the Bronx (11) > 11 places and programs for kids in and around Norwood, the Bronx (7 free): playgrounds, sports, libraries. Includes Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center… URL: https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-norwood/ [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) / [Bronx](https://littlegotham.com/borough/bronx/) / Norwood ## Things to do with kids in Norwood, the Bronx 11 places and programs for kids in and around Norwood, the Bronx (7 free): playgrounds, sports, libraries. Includes Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center and Bronx Bops at Bronx School for Music. [Filter & map these](https://littlegotham.com/explore/?boro=Bronx&nb=Norwood) 7 free 5 indoor ### By category Libraries 1 Museums 1 Music 1 Playgrounds 5 Play spaces 1 Sports 1 Theater 1 ### Nearby neighborhoods [Olinville](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-olinville/) · [Bronx Park East](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-bronx-park-east/) · [Bedford Park](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-bedford-park/) · [Kingsbridge](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-kingsbridge/) · [Kingsbridge Heights](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-kingsbridge-heights/) · [Allerton](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-allerton/) · [Van Cortlandt Park](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-van-cortlandt-park/) [Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/williamsbridge-oval-recreation-center/): Norwood Free NYC Parks Sits in Williamsbridge Oval park, near its track, fields, and playground. 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 [Bronx Bops at Bronx School for Music](https://littlegotham.com/activity/bronx-bops-at-bronx-school-for-music/): Norwood $20 Bronx School for Music Small caregiver-and-child music and movement classes for babies and toddlers, split into age groups from 6 months to 3 years. A separate Prelude Prep class gets 4- and 5-year-olds ready for private lessons. Ages 0–5 Thu–Sat Indoor [Museum of Bronx History at Valentine-Varian House](https://littlegotham.com/activity/museum-of-bronx-history-at-valentine-varian-house/): Norwood $3 The Bronx County Historical Society A 1758 fieldstone farmhouse that now tells the story of the Bronx from farmland to modern borough through rotating exhibits. It sits beside Williamsbridge Oval park and playground. Ages 7–17 Sat Indoor [Bronx Buccaneers Youth Football](https://littlegotham.com/activity/bronx-buccaneers-youth-football/): Norwood Price on site Bronx Buccaneers Youth Football Organization Boys and girls ages 5 to 14 play flag or tackle football, with practices on weekday evenings and Saturday mornings and games on weekends. No previous football experience is needed to join. Ages 5–14 Outdoor [MMCC Performing Arts School](https://littlegotham.com/activity/mmcc-performing-arts-school/): Norwood Price on site Mosholu Montefiore Community Center The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center in Norwood runs a Performing Arts School with specialty programs for kids, part of its Saturday Academy of arts, tech and enrichment classes. It s a neighborhood option for Bronx families looking for performance training. Ages 5–17 Indoor [Mosholu Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/mosholu-library/): Norwood Free The New York Public Library The children s area stocks board books through middle-grade novels, and librarians lead free story times plus seasonal activities like Summer Reading. A Norwood branch near Williamsbridge Oval park that serves many families from the surrounding apartment blocks. All ages Indoor [Williamsbridge Oval Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/williamsbridge-oval-playground/): Norwood Free NYC Parks Williamsbridge Oval Playground is a small city playground serving families in Norwood, with equipment for climbing and sliding. It s an easy, no-cost outing for toddlers through grade-schoolers. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Knox-Gates Playground (Mosholu Parkway)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/knox-gates-playground-mosholu-parkway/): Norwood Free NYC Parks Families in Norwood use Knox-Gates Playground (Mosholu Parkway) 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 [Kossuth Playground (Mosholu Parkway)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/kossuth-playground-mosholu-parkway/): Norwood Free NYC Parks Kossuth Playground (Mosholu Parkway) is a neighborhood playground in Norwood 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 [Mosholu Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/mosholu-playground/): Norwood Free NYC Parks A go-to for Norwood families, Mosholu Playground has play equipment suited to young children and room for active games. It s a convenient stop for short outdoor play sessions. Ages 1–12 Outdoor [Sachkerah Woods Playground (Van Cortlandt Park)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/sachkerah-woods-playground-van-cortlandt-park/): Norwood Free NYC Parks A go-to for Norwood families, Sachkerah Woods Playground (Van Cortlandt Park) has play equipment suited to young children and room for active games. It s a convenient stop for short outdoor play sessions. Ages 1–12 Outdoor ### Quick answers How many places and programs for kids are there in Norwood, the Bronx? LittleGotham lists 11 places and programs for kids in Norwood, the Bronx. The largest groups are 5 playgrounds, 1 sports program, 1 library. Are there free things to do for kids in Norwood, the Bronx? Yes. 7 of 11 are free to attend, including Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Mosholu Library, Williamsbridge Oval Playground. What can kids do indoors in Norwood, the Bronx on a rainy day? 5 listings are indoors, such as Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx Bops at Bronx School for Music, Museum of Bronx History at Valentine-Varian House. --- 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)