Submitted by Anna Fader on Sun, 05/10/2015 - 7:06am Beaches, Water Playgrounds and Free Things to Do with Kids in New York CitySummer is an amazing season in the Big Apple. Families can take advantage of all the fun the city has to offer: beaches, pools, outdoor concerts and movies, boat rides, events and activities, much of it completely free, turning the town into one big summer-long fest—and we don't mean a "sweat-fest," either. There are a ton of ways to stay cool and enjoy summer in the city with your family. Whether you're visiting New York City for the day, a week or hanging here with your kids the entire season, our Summer Fun Guide gives you everything you need know to have an incredible time with the kids. Photo by Vasilios Sfinarolakis via Flickr. Category: Summer ActivitiesArea/Neighborhood: New York City More Recent Summer Posts SpotlightPick Your Own Strawberry Farms and Festivals Near NYCNYC Beaches, Pools, and Water Parks Guide22 Best Water Playgrounds and Sprinklers for Kids in NYCTake the Subway to NYC Beaches: Coney, Rockaway, Orchard BeachFamily Amusement Parks & Water Parks GuideBest Free NYC Swimming Pools for Toddlers and KidsLabor Day Weekend with NYC Kids: Festivals, Tugboats, BeachesSummer Must-Dos: 30 Things to Do in NYC Before School StartsFree Outdoor Kids Music Concert Series in NYC This SummerConey Island with Kids: Luna Park, Aquarium, Beach, MermaidsFamily Day Trips and Weekend Getaways for NYC Kids Summer Concerts, Festivals & Activities100 Free Things To Do This Summer with Kids in New York City 50 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy DayFree Outdoor Kids Music Concert Series in NYC This Summer50 Ways To Cool Off in NYC with Kids This SummerRegister for Free Swimming Lessons for NYC KidsSummer Streets 2016: Car-Free Fun for NYC Kids 40+ Free Outdoor Family Movies in July for NYC KidsBeyond Macy's: Free Fireworks Across NYC for Summer 2017Brooklyn Bridge Park: 30 Things to Do with KidsHidden NYC: 23 Fun Things To Do in Central ParkFree Weekend Walks: Car-Free Street Fun for NYC Kids and FamiliesBest Apple Picking Orchards and Farms Near NYC65 Free Outdoor Family Movies This August in NYCGo Fish: Where to Go Fishing with NYC Kids for Free (Even If You Don't Have Gear)50 Free Things To Do with Toddlers This Summer in NYC10 NYC National Parks and Monuments for Junior RangersFree Family-Friendly Shakespeare in NYC Parks: Shorter & Less Crowded Than Central Park Non-Stop Outdoor FunAdventures at Governors Island: Zip, Climb, and Get Lost (for Fun!)Free Kayaking, Canoeing, and Rowboat Options in New York CityNYC Playgrounds with Shade: Shady Park Benches and Equipment 12 Miniature Golf Courses for NYC KidsPlaygrounds & Parks NYC GuideRoller Skating Rinks for Kids in NYC and the 'Burbs More Seasonal City FunJuly 4th Fireworks Cruises in NYC: See Macy's Show on a BoatSummer Camp Guide for NYC Kids12 NYC Restaurants with Backyards for Kid-Friendly Dining9 Play Fountains Where NYC Kids Can Get Totally Soaked The Best Boat Rides for Families in NYCBrooklyn Outdoor Eats: Restaurants with Kid-Friendly BackyardsBest Free NYC Swimming Pools for Toddlers and Kids22 Best Water Playgrounds and Sprinklers for Kids in NYCWater Safety Musts for Kids at the Beach, Pool and Lake NYC Beaches, Pools, and Water Parks GuideNYC Kids and Family Pool Guide: What to Know Before You Swim at NYC PoolsBest Water Theme Parks Near NYC for FamiliesFree Kayaking, Canoeing, and Rowboat Options in New York CitySprinkler Season at NYC Playgrounds: When it Starts and MoreBest Water Parks for Toddlers Near NYC Theme and Water Park FunFamily Amusement Parks & Water Parks GuideSplashDown Beach: Family-Friendly Water Park in Hudson ValleyConey Island with Kids: Luna Park, Aquarium, Beach, MermaidsBest Water Theme Parks Near NYC for FamiliesBest Amusement Parks for Preschoolers in and Near NYC Best Water Parks for Toddlers Near NYC12 New Theme and Water Park Rides and Thrills Near New YorkStaten Island's First Amusement Park: Fantasy Shore at Midland Beach Day Trips and Summer TravelFamily Day Trips and Weekend Getaways for NYC Kids30 Summer Day Trips to Take with NYC KidsSwimming Lakes Near NYC for a Family DipBest of Asbury Park Beach and Boardwalk for Kids and Families Pick Your Own Blueberries, Raspberries, and More Fruit Near NYCFamily-Friendly Campsites (with Extras for Kids!) Near NYC
