Summer 2019 NYC
Kids Fitness Activities & Events

New York

Things To Do Outdoors in Central Park

Tisch Children's Zoo
Located within the main Central Park Zoo, the Tisch Children's Zoo features a petting zoo, Acorn Theatre, and the "Enchanted Forest", a complete habitat that is home to birds, turtles, and frogs.

Boat Rides on the Lake
Renting a rowboat from the Loeb Boathouse has been a fun family activity in Central Park since the 19th century and remains a great choice in the spring and summer months. Visitors can spot Mute Swans and ducks on the Lake, in addition to the occasional Heron or Egret.

Belvedere Castle's Henry Luce Nature Observatory
Designed for kids, this exhibit teaches visitors about the flora and fauna of Central Park.

Central Park Carousel
Open April to October, this very popular children's attraction is a traditional merry-go-round, complete with the sound of organ music and vendor cart treats nearby.

Model Boat Sailing
Model boats, and even lessons in sailing them, are available at Conservatory Water all Summer long.

Sailboat Rental Hours
Monday - Thurs 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Private Hidden Secrets Walking Tour
Experience some of the lesser-known treasures and tour the hard to find places that most don't get to see. Together with your guide you'll explore hidden gems including the last remaining fortification of a site from the American Revolutionary War, a must-see 3500 year-old visitor from Egypt, and other attractions invisible to the average eye.

Available Monday through Friday; 9:00AM - 6:00PM @ $75 per adult and $65 per child

Victorian Gardens Amusement Park
Victorian Gardens occupies Wollman Rink every summer and offers a wide assortment of rides, games, food, and fun, with the New York City skyline as a backdrop.

Conservatory Garden
Take the kids for a stroll in the formal Conservatory Garden to appreciate the beauty of summer in the park. Beyond the immense wrought-iron gate on upper Fifth Avenue is the beautiful bicycle- and runner-free, six-acre garden designed in the styles of the famous gardens of England, France, and Italy, complete with fountains and arbors.

Storytelling at The Hans Christian Andersen Statue
For more than 60 years the Hans Christian Andersen statue has been the place to be Saturday mornings. Hear a fairy tale or folk story by The HC Andersen Storytellers.

When: Every Saturday in June, July, August & September
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. 
Cost: Free 

List of Races & Events (all approved for kids over 7)

Saturday, June 1st | PACERUNS: Manhattan PACE 5K
Check-In: 8:00AM-9:45AM
Race Start Time: 10:00AM
Location: Riverside Park

Monday, June 17th - Friday, June 21st | Dribbl Bball Camp with the NBPA
Timing: 9:00AM-3:30PM
Location: Dalton PE Center (UES)

Saturday, June 29th | Family Fun Glow Run
Timing: Begins at 10:15 pm
Location: Central Park

Wednesday, July 10th | City Running Tours-Central Park Running Tour
Check-In: 7:00AM
Duration: Roughly 1 hour 30 minutes
Location: Begins at the USS Maine Monument in Columbus Circle at the corner of Central Park West and 59th Street

Saturday, July 27th | City Running Tours-Central Park Running Tour
Check-In: 7:00AM
Duration: Roughly 1 hour 30 minutes
Location: Begins at the USS Maine Monument in Columbus Circle at the corner of Central Park West and 59th Street

Monday, July 29th - Friday, August 2nd | City Parks Summer Series Central Park L2
Annual series of tennis matches for kids and young adults at the courts in Central Park. Matches will take place daily between 10:00AM and 4:00PM. Sign up required.