# Things to do with kids in South Jamaica, Queens (8) > 8 places and programs for kids in and around South Jamaica, Queens (7 free): libraries, playgrounds, play spaces. Includes Baisley Park South Playground and… URL: https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-south-jamaica/ [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) / [Queens](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/) / South Jamaica ## Things to do with kids in South Jamaica, Queens 8 places and programs for kids in and around South Jamaica, Queens (7 free): libraries, playgrounds, play spaces. Includes Baisley Park South Playground and Baisley Pond Park. [Filter & map these](https://littlegotham.com/explore/?boro=Queens&nb=South+Jamaica) 7 free 5 indoor ### By category Dance 1 Libraries 2 Nature 1 Playgrounds 2 Play spaces 2 ### Nearby neighborhoods [St. Albans](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-st-albans/) · [Jamaica](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-jamaica/) · [South Ozone Park](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-south-ozone-park/) · [South Richmond Hill](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-south-richmond-hill/) · [Springfield Gardens](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-springfield-gardens/) [Baisley Park South Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/baisley-park-south-playground/): South Jamaica Free NYC Parks Baisley Park South Playground is a NYC Parks play area inside Baisley Pond Park, 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 [Baisley Pond Park](https://littlegotham.com/activity/baisley-pond-park/): South Jamaica Free NYC Parks A southeast Queens park centered on a large pond with a walking loop, playgrounds and ball fields. All ages Outdoor [South Jamaica Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/south-jamaica-library/): South Jamaica Free Queens Public Library South Jamaica Library gives South Jamaica families a free indoor stop with a kids collection that runs from baby board books to middle-grade novels. The weekly lineup has recently included toddler and family story times, puzzles and instrument-making workshops. All ages Mon–Sat Indoor [Innervisions Theater Arts Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/innervisions-theater-arts-center/): South Jamaica Price on site Innervisions Theater of the Arts A southeast Queens dance center with classes by age, from creative movement for 3-year-olds through teen and pre-professional levels. Kids learn ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, African, modern, hip hop and acrobatics. Ages 3–17 Indoor [Sutphin Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/sutphin-playground/): South Jamaica Free NYC Parks Sutphin Playground offers a dedicated children s area inside Baisley Pond Park, where kids can climb and play on structures made for them. Ramps lead up onto the play equipment and there are swings designed for children with disabilities, so more kids can join in. On hot summer days the spray showers switch on, and kids run through the water to cool off. Ages 0–12 Outdoor [Baisley Park Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/baisley-park-library/): South Jamaica Temporarily closed Queens Public Library Baisley Park Library is the South Jamaica branch of Queens 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 renovation, reopening expected Fall 2028; Mobile Library outside branch Mondays 10am-5pm), so families should use nearby branches or the mobile/pop-up services in the meantime. All ages Indoor [South Jamaica Community Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/south-jamaica-community-center/): South Jamaica Free Southern Queens Park Association (DYCD Cornerstone) Southern Queens Park Association runs a Cornerstone program at this housing-development community center, giving local children a free, supervised place for games, academic support, and creative projects after school and in summer. Ages 5–17 Indoor [Victor A. Hanson Recreation Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/victor-a-hanson-recreation-center/): South Jamaica Free NYC Parks A South Jamaica center with a gym and community activity rooms. Children who hold a free youth membership can drop in for gym time, games, and supervised activities, and the center runs seasonal kids classes and after-school programs. All ages Indoor ### Quick answers How many places and programs for kids are there in South Jamaica, Queens? LittleGotham lists 8 places and programs for kids in South Jamaica, Queens. The largest groups are 2 libraries, 2 playgrounds, 2 play spaces. Are there free things to do for kids in South Jamaica, Queens? Yes. 7 of 8 are free to attend, including Baisley Park South Playground, Baisley Pond Park, Sutphin Playground. What can kids do indoors in South Jamaica, Queens on a rainy day? 5 listings are indoors, such as Innervisions Theater Arts Center, South Jamaica Community Center, South Jamaica 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)