# Things to do with kids in Far Rockaway, Queens (8) > 8 places and programs for kids in and around Far Rockaway, Queens (8 free): playgrounds, libraries, play spaces. Includes NYC FIRST STEM Center @ QPL Far… URL: https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-far-rockaway/ [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) / [Queens](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/) / Far Rockaway ## Things to do with kids in Far Rockaway, Queens 8 places and programs for kids in and around Far Rockaway, Queens (8 free): playgrounds, libraries, play spaces. Includes NYC FIRST STEM Center @ QPL Far Rockaway and Far Rockaway Library. [Filter & map these](https://littlegotham.com/explore/?boro=Queens&nb=Far+Rockaway) 8 free 5 indoor ### By category Libraries 2 Playgrounds 3 Play spaces 2 STEM 1 ### Nearby neighborhoods [Arverne](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-arverne/) · [Rockaway Beach](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-rockaway-beach/) · [Broad Channel](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-broad-channel/) · [Springfield Gardens](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-springfield-gardens/) · [Rockaway Park](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-rockaway-park/) · [Rosedale](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-rosedale/) [NYC FIRST STEM Center @ QPL Far Rockaway](https://littlegotham.com/activity/nyc-first-stem-center-qpl-far-rockaway/): Far Rockaway Free NYC FIRST Located in the Far Rockaway library, this free STEM center lets kids 12 and up build robots, learn design software and try fabrication tools during after-school drop-in hours. Ages 12–17 Tue–Fri Indoor [Far Rockaway Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/far-rockaway-library/): Far Rockaway Free Queens Public Library Far Rockaway Library is a neighborhood branch where Far Rockaway children can sit and read, check out books and media on a free card, and join regularly scheduled kids programs. Current calendar offerings for kids include Family Storytime, Maker s Space, Art & Exploration and Lego. It is one of the Queens branches that opens on Sunday afternoons. All ages Daily Indoor [Far Rockaway Teen Library – Teen Space](https://littlegotham.com/activity/far-rockaway-teen-library-teen-space/): Far Rockaway Free Queens Public Library This stand-alone teen library gives Far Rockaway teens their own after-school hangout with gaming consoles, VR headsets, computers, a podcast/recording studio and a DJ booth. It also runs college-readiness workshops; a library card is needed to get in and activity stations can be reserved in short blocks. Ages 12–17 Mon–Fri Indoor [Bayswater Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/bayswater-playground/): Far Rockaway Free NYC Parks Set inside Bayswater Park, Bayswater Playground is a neighborhood spot where children climb, explore and play with friends. It is in Bayswater Park near Jamaica Bay in Far Rockaway. Transfer platforms and ground-level play pieces give kids with limited mobility ways to get onto and around the equipment. Ages 0–12 Outdoor [Beach 30th Street Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/beach-30th-street-playground/): Far Rockaway Free NYC Parks Beach 30th Street Playground is a NYC Parks play area along the Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk, with climbing structures and play equipment scaled for kids. Located on the Rockaway Boardwalk, it gives kids a change of pace from the sand. Accessible swings let children who need extra support share the swing set with everyone else. Ages 0–12 Outdoor [Redfern Community Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/redfern-community-center/): Far Rockaway Free The Child Center of NY (DYCD Cornerstone) A NYCHA community center where a city-funded Cornerstone program run by The Child Center of NY 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 [Sorrentino Recreation Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/sorrentino-recreation-center/): Far Rockaway Free NYC Parks A Far Rockaway center with a gym and youth after-school activities. 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 [Beach 9 Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/beach-9-playground/): Far Rockaway Free NYC Parks Kids head to Beach 9 Playground at Seagirt Blvd between Beach 12th St and Beach 9th St to climb, explore and run around on equipment built for children. Ground-level activities and transfer platforms make much of the play area reachable for children with mobility needs. Ages 0–12 Outdoor ### Quick answers How many places and programs for kids are there in Far Rockaway, Queens? LittleGotham lists 8 places and programs for kids in Far Rockaway, Queens. The largest groups are 3 playgrounds, 2 libraries, 2 play spaces. Are there free things to do for kids in Far Rockaway, Queens? Yes. 8 of 8 are free to attend, including NYC FIRST STEM Center @ QPL Far Rockaway, Far Rockaway Library, Bayswater Playground. What can kids do indoors in Far Rockaway, Queens on a rainy day? 5 listings are indoors, such as NYC FIRST STEM Center @ QPL Far Rockaway, Far Rockaway Library, Far Rockaway Teen Library – Teen Space. --- 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)