Playgrounds
65 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Marsh Point Triangle0.7 mi from downtown
- Blood Root Valley0.9 mi from downtown
- King Fisher Park1.2 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Staten Island with kids
6 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Staten Island, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Indoor fun
Places to go when it’s too hot, cold or wet outside.
- Lenny's CreationsArt museum
- Staten Island Children's MuseumChildren's museum
- Staten Island MuseumMuseum
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Richmondtown Branch200 Clarke Avenue
- Great Kills Branch56 Giffords Lane
- New Dorp Branch309 New Dorp Lane
Bakeries
7 local bakeries in Staten Island.
- Royal Crown BakeryStaten Island
- CakeChef's Coffee & CollectiblesStaten Island
- Piece-A-CakeStaten Island
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- National Parks of New York Harbor8 mi northeast
- Statue Of Liberty National Monument9 mi northeast
- Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument10 mi northeast
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Camp Gateway - Staten Island5 mi east
- National Parks of New York Harbor8 mi northeast
- Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook12 mi southeast
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Staten Island with kids?
Playgrounds (65), Indoor fun (21), Libraries (14), Bakeries (7), Picnic spots (12), Wildlife and nature (14). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Staten Island for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in Staten Island when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.