Forest Park
A 500-plus-acre Queens park dominated by one of the borough's biggest oak forests, with hiking and horse trails, the restored Strack Pond, playgrounds and a historic carousel.
6 places and programs for kids in and around Kew Gardens, Queens (2 free): sports, nature, stores. Includes Forest Park and Champions Martial Arts Kew Gardens.
A 500-plus-acre Queens park dominated by one of the borough's biggest oak forests, with hiking and horse trails, the restored Strack Pond, playgrounds and a historic carousel.
An independent Queens bookstore with a strong children's section and a calendar of family programs. Young kids can join ticketed storytime events that mix stories with movement and snacks.
A neighborhood branch of the Champions taekwondo network, with separate classes for preschoolers (Little Tigers), school-age kids and teens. Children practice kicks, forms and self-defense while working on focus and discipline, and the branch also runs after-school pickup, summer camp and a competition team.
A ranger visitor center in Queens' Forest Park, which holds one of the borough's largest continuous oak forests. Rangers use it for nature walks and family programs; the center opens by appointment.
Children practice math and reading with bite-sized daily worksheets matched to their current level, stopping by the center twice a week so instructors can review work and assign the next steps. The program suits both kids who need to catch up and those ready to race ahead.
A Kew Gardens striking gym with a kids martial arts program and a summer kids program. Young students build striking technique, strength and fitness in classes offered on weekdays and weekends.
LittleGotham lists 6 places and programs for kids in Kew Gardens, Queens. The largest groups are 2 sports programs, 2 parks and nature spots, 1 store.
Yes. 2 of 6 are free to attend, including Forest Park, Forest Park Visitor Center.
5 listings are indoors, such as Champions Martial Arts Kew Gardens, Forest Park Visitor Center, Kew & Willow Books.