Playgrounds
11 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Sullivan Oval Park0.6 mi from downtown
- Yonkers War Memorial Field0.6 mi from downtown
- Culver Park0.8 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Yonkers with kids
7 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Yonkers, 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.
- Blue Door Art CenterArt gallery
- Hudson River MuseumMuseum
- Philipse Manor Hall State Historic SiteMuseum
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Riverfront LibraryOne Larkin Center
- Bronxville Public Library201 Pondfield Road
- Tuckahoe Public Library71 Columbus Avenue
Bakeries
6 local bakeries in Yonkers.
- Orza Bakery IncYonkers
- Domenick's Nepperhan Italian Pastry ShopYonkers
- Santos BakeryYonkers
Museums
3 local museums in Yonkers.
- Hudson River MuseumYonkers
- Philipse Manor Hall State Historic SiteYonkers
- Sherwood House MuseumYonkers
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument18 mi southwest
- Governors Island National Monument18 mi south
- Statue Of Liberty National Monument18 mi southwest
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- National Parks of New York Harbor20 mi south
- Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge21 mi east
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site21 mi east
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Yonkers with kids?
Playgrounds (11), Indoor fun (10), Libraries (5), Bakeries (6), Museums (3), Picnic spots (11), Wildlife and nature (16). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Yonkers 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 Yonkers when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.