# Things to do with kids in Bellerose, Queens (7) > 7 places and programs for kids in and around Bellerose, Queens (3 free): sports, swimming, libraries. Includes Cross Island YMCA and Cross Island YMCA Youth… URL: https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-bellerose/ [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) / [Queens](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/) / Bellerose ## Things to do with kids in Bellerose, Queens 7 places and programs for kids in and around Bellerose, Queens (3 free): sports, swimming, libraries. Includes Cross Island YMCA and Cross Island YMCA Youth Sports. [Filter & map these](https://littlegotham.com/explore/?boro=Queens&nb=Bellerose) 3 free 5 indoor ### By category Libraries 1 Playgrounds 1 Play spaces 1 Sports 2 Swimming 2 ### Nearby neighborhoods [Glen Oaks](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-glen-oaks/) · [Queens Village](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-queens-village/) · [Hollis Hills](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-hollis-hills/) · [Little Neck](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-little-neck/) · [Douglaston](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-douglaston/) · [Oakland Gardens](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-oakland-gardens/) [Cross Island YMCA](https://littlegotham.com/activity/cross-island-ymca/): Bellerose Price on site YMCA of Greater New York Kids at this community Y take part in swim classes, youth sports, teen programs, and holiday or school-break activities in a shared family setting. Program offerings and times vary by season, so families check the branch schedule. All ages Indoor [Cross Island YMCA Youth Sports](https://littlegotham.com/activity/cross-island-ymca-youth-sports/): Bellerose Price on site YMCA of Greater New York Neighborhood YMCA offering youth sports classes and leagues such as basketball, soccer and fitness, plus swim lessons and after-school programs. It serves eastern Queens. Ages 3–17 Indoor [Bellerose Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/bellerose-library/): Bellerose Free Queens Public Library Bellerose Library gives Bellerose families a free indoor stop with a kids collection that runs from baby board books to middle-grade novels. Current calendar offerings for kids include Family Storytime, Family Game Time and Tween & Teen Club. All ages Mon–Sat Indoor [Cross Island YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/cross-island-ymca-swim-lessons/): Bellerose Price on site YMCA of Greater New York The Cross Island YMCA in Bellerose runs YMCA swim lessons in its indoor pool, from parent-and-child water play for babies and toddlers to preschool classes for ages 3–5 and stroke-building levels for school-age kids and teens. Families can also use scheduled family swim times. All ages Indoor [Budokai Karate Dojo](https://littlegotham.com/activity/budokai-karate-dojo/): Bellerose Price on site Budokai Karate Traditional Japanese karate dojo on Hillside Avenue run by Sensei Peter since 1999\. Classes for students of all ages, including children, center on building skill and confidence, and siblings and families often train together. All ages Indoor [Breininger Park Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/breininger-park-playground/): Bellerose Free NYC Parks Kids head to Breininger Park Playground at 240th St between Braddock Ave and Fairbury Ave to climb, explore and run around on equipment built for children. The layout includes ramped routes onto the structures and accessible swings, making it a good pick for families using wheelchairs or strollers. Summer brings the spray showers, so pack a towel and a change of clothes. Ages 0–12 Outdoor [PS 186 Playground Mini Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/ps-186-playground-mini-pool/): Bellerose Closed for the season NYC Parks A small, shallow neighborhood pool at Castlewood Playground in Bellerose, good for younger kids cooling off in summer. Entry is free and no reservation is needed; bring a padlock for the lockers. All ages Outdoor ### Quick answers How many places and programs for kids are there in Bellerose, Queens? LittleGotham lists 7 places and programs for kids in Bellerose, Queens. The largest groups are 2 sports programs, 2 pools and swim programs, 1 library. Are there free things to do for kids in Bellerose, Queens? Yes. 3 of 7 are free to attend, including Bellerose Library, Breininger Park Playground, PS 186 Playground Mini Pool. What can kids do indoors in Bellerose, Queens on a rainy day? 5 listings are indoors, such as Cross Island YMCA, Cross Island YMCA Youth Sports, Bellerose Library. --- 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)