# Things to do with kids in Bushwick, Brooklyn (23) > 23 places and programs for kids in and around Bushwick, Brooklyn (10 free): sports, playgrounds, libraries. Includes DeKalb Library and Maria Hernandez Park… URL: https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-bushwick/ [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) / [Brooklyn](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/) / Bushwick ## Things to do with kids in Bushwick, Brooklyn 23 places and programs for kids in and around Bushwick, Brooklyn (10 free): sports, playgrounds, libraries. Includes DeKalb Library and Maria Hernandez Park Playground. [Filter & map these](https://littlegotham.com/explore/?boro=Brooklyn&nb=Bushwick) 10 free 15 indoor ### By category Art 1 Galleries 1 Libraries 3 Playgrounds 5 Play spaces 2 Sports 8 Swimming 2 Theater 1 ### Nearby neighborhoods [East Williamsburg](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-east-williamsburg/) · [Ridgewood](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-ridgewood/) · [Ocean Hill](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-ocean-hill/) · [Bedford-Stuyvesant](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-bedford-stuyvesant/) · [Williamsburg](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-williamsburg/) · [Crown Heights](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-crown-heights/) · [Clinton Hill](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-clinton-hill/) [DeKalb Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/dekalb-library/): Bushwick Free Brooklyn Public Library At DeKalb Library, the youth collection covers everything from lap-sized board books to graphic novels, and the space doubles as a quiet after-school spot for Bushwick students. Programs for young children and school-age kids have included Story Play, Book Adventures and Kids Tech Time. Note that the elevator has been temporarily out of service. All ages Mon–Sat Indoor [Bushwick Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/bushwick-library/): Bushwick Temporarily closed Brooklyn Public Library Bushwick Library is the Bushwick branch of Brooklyn Public Library, with a children s collection and regular early-literacy programs when the building is in service. Right now the building is closed (closed for renovations beginning June 2026, about two years; staff run neighborhood programs and Bookmobile visits), so families should use nearby branches or the mobile/pop-up services in the meantime. All ages Indoor [Maria Hernandez Park Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/maria-hernandez-park-playground/): Bushwick Free NYC Parks Maria Hernandez Park Playground offers a dedicated children s area in Bushwick, where kids can climb and play on structures made for them. Accessible swings let children who need extra support share the swing set with everyone else. On hot summer days the spray showers switch on, and kids run through the water to cool off. Ages 0–12 Outdoor [MetroRock Bushwick](https://littlegotham.com/activity/metrorock-bushwick/): Bushwick Price on site MetroRock Bushwick climbing gym with bouldering and roped climbing where kids 5 and up can join an after-school or weekend climbing club. Youth teams, summer camps and outdoor climbing trips are also offered. Ages 5–17 Mon–Fri Indoor [BB Skate Club](https://littlegotham.com/activity/bb-skate-club/): Bushwick Price on site Kids learn to skateboard in beginner group lessons held every Sunday morning, plus after-school sessions with pickup from schools in Williamsburg, Greenpoint and Bed-Stuy. The club also runs a summer camp and holiday skate trips. All ages Sun [Brooklyn Paints](https://littlegotham.com/activity/brooklyn-paints/): Bushwick Price on site Brooklyn Paints NYC A Bushwick paint-your-own-ceramics and art studio with classes for all ages and toddler art playgroups. Kids can also come for day camps, school trips and birthday parties. Ages 1–17 Wed–Sun Indoor [Washington Irving Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/washington-irving-library/): Bushwick Free Brooklyn Public Library Little ones and school-age kids in Bushwick can browse the picture-book and early-reader shelves at Washington Irving Library, borrow games and use the computers after school. Recurring kids programs lately have included Story Play, Kids Game Night, Kids Create and Ready Set Kindergarten. All ages Mon–Sat Indoor [Brotherhood Boxing Club](https://littlegotham.com/activity/brotherhood-boxing-club/): Bushwick Price on site Brotherhood Boxing A Bushwick boxing club that runs dedicated youth classes several afternoons a week plus Saturday mornings. Young boxers work on technique and conditioning in a group setting with the club s coaches. All ages Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat Indoor [Flying Apple](https://littlegotham.com/activity/flying-apple/): Bushwick $22 An NYC-themed soft play facility in Bushwick/Bed-Stuy for ages 1-10 with a ball blaster, climbing structures, slides and an obstacle course. Ages 1–10 Daily Indoor [GP81 Climbing Gym](https://littlegotham.com/activity/gp81-climbing-gym/): Bushwick $30 GP81 A Bushwick bouldering gym with walls at many angles and serious training boards. Teens 13 and up can join its Youth Training Center team, and minors climb after a parent-signed waiver and an on-site safety orientation. Ages 13–17 Daily Indoor [ABCirque](https://littlegotham.com/activity/abcirque/): Bushwick Price on site A Brooklyn circus arts company offering cirque classes for all ages and ability levels, including aerial skills, along with performances. It also provides rigging and specialty apparatus instruction like sway pole. Ages 5–17 Indoor [Xanadu Roller Arts](https://littlegotham.com/activity/xanadu-roller-arts/): Bushwick Price on site Xanadu Bushwick roller rink with a hand-painted 7,000 sq ft floor and family-friendly sessions on weekend afternoons and Friday evenings. Ages 4–17 Fri–Sun Indoor [AquaBeba – Halsey (Bushwick)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/aquabeba-halsey-bushwick/): Bushwick Price on site AquaBeba Swim school focused on babies, toddlers and young kids, with small classes grouped tightly by age from infant water-comfort sessions up through stroke development for 7-9 year olds. Semi-private, private and prenatal lessons are also offered. Ages 0–9 Indoor [BushBox NYC Youth Boxing Academy](https://littlegotham.com/activity/bushbox-nyc-youth-boxing-academy/): Bushwick Price on site BushBox NYC A Bushwick boxing studio that runs a Youth Boxing Academy for young athletes. Kids train boxing fundamentals in classes booked through the studio s online scheduler. All ages Indoor [Bushwick Open Studios](https://littlegotham.com/activity/bushwick-open-studios/): Bushwick Free Arts in Bushwick A volunteer-run festival where Bushwick artists, galleries and creative spaces open their doors for a weekend of studio visits, exhibits and events. It s an easy way for families to see street art and meet working artists in the neighborhood. All ages [Bushwick Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/bushwick-playground/): Bushwick Free NYC Parks Bushwick Playground is a NYC Parks play area at Knickerbocker Ave between Woodbine St and Putnam Ave, with climbing structures and play equipment scaled for kids. Ground-level activities and transfer platforms make much of the play area reachable for children with mobility needs. A spray shower makes it a go-to summer stop when children need to splash and cool down. Ages 0–12 Outdoor [Bushwick Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/bushwick-pool/): Bushwick Closed for the season NYC Parks Bushwick Playground in Bushwick has a mid-size outdoor pool plus a separate wading pool for toddlers. 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 [Chop & Chops MMA](https://littlegotham.com/activity/chop-chops-mma/): Bushwick Price on site A Bushwick mixed martial arts gym with a dedicated kids program. Children learn striking and grappling fundamentals in classes separate from the adults. Ages 5–17 Indoor [Goshin Ryu Martial Arts & Fitness](https://littlegotham.com/activity/goshin-ryu-martial-arts-fitness/): Bushwick Price on site Goshin Ryu Martial Arts A Brooklyn karate dojo open since 1999 that teaches traditional and WKF competition karate to kids and adults. Young students learn kata and sparring, and the school has a strong competition program. All ages Indoor [Heckscher Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/heckscher-playground-bushwick/): Bushwick Free NYC Parks Heckscher Playground offers a dedicated children s area at Linden St between Central Ave and Wilson Ave, where kids can climb and play on structures made for them. It is one of the city s accessible playgrounds, with universally accessible swings in the mix. A spray shower makes it a go-to summer stop when children need to splash and cool down. Ages 0–12 Outdoor [RiseBoro Youth Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/riseboro-youth-center/): Bushwick Price on site RiseBoro Community Partnership A 30,000-square-foot community youth center in Bushwick run by a long-standing Brooklyn non-profit. Local young people and their families use the space to build new skills and interests in a supportive setting. All ages Indoor [Rudd Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/rudd-playground/): Bushwick Free NYC Parks Kids head to Rudd Playground in Bushwick to climb, explore and run around on equipment built for children. Accessible swings let children who need extra support share the swing set with everyone else. In warm weather the spray showers turn a playground visit into an easy water-play outing. Ages 0–12 Outdoor [Irving Square Park Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/irving-square-park-playground/): Bushwick Free NYC Parks Irving Square Park Playground gives Bushwick families a free spot to play, with structures sized for young children. A spray shower makes it a go-to summer stop when children need to splash and cool down. Ages 0–12 Outdoor ### Quick answers How many places and programs for kids are there in Bushwick, Brooklyn? LittleGotham lists 23 places and programs for kids in Bushwick, Brooklyn. The largest groups are 8 sports programs, 5 playgrounds, 3 libraries. Are there free things to do for kids in Bushwick, Brooklyn? Yes. 10 of 23 are free to attend, including DeKalb Library, Maria Hernandez Park Playground, Bushwick Library. What can kids do indoors in Bushwick, Brooklyn on a rainy day? 15 listings are indoors, such as DeKalb Library, Bushwick Library, MetroRock Bushwick. --- LittleGotham: things to do with kids in New York City. 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