Guide to the Best Free Summer Sports Programs in NYC for Kids

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. [Guide to the Best Free Summer Sports Programs in NYC for Kids]( [Participants in the CityParks Track & Field program can compete in local races or citywide events. Photo by Durst Breneiser/courtesy of the CityParks Foundation] The huge number of free summer sports and outdoor programs in NYC means children can enjoy a summer filled with sports and fresh air while living in the concrete jungle. New York City offers many free summer sports opportunities for kids to learn team sports and try swimming, tennis, golf, basketball, fishing, kayaking, camping, and more. Of course, registering for these free summer sports programs takes a little legwork and (since many are first come, first served) punctuality. We've got the scoop on free summer sports in NYC and how your kids can vie for spots. You can find more no-cost activities in our [Free in NYC Guide]( or check out these [free and inexpensive summer camp options]( around NYC. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Prospect Park Zoo Reopening Brings Wild Excitement to Beloved Brooklyn Spot]( [Greet the baboons, see the sea lions, and enjoy all the fun at the beloved Prospect Park Zoo, which reopened to guests after an 8-month closure.] Good news for Brooklyn families: The Prospect Park Zoo is open for the first time in eight months, and it’s hard to tell who’s more excited—the visitors or the animals. From the baboon habitat to the emu enclosure, furry and feathered faces spent Memorial Day weekend peeking out at guests for the first time since September 29, 2023, when severe flooding left the beloved zoo—one of our [favorite zoos in NYC]( wiping out its electrical systems. No animals were harmed, but the zoo was closed to visitors while repairs were made. My daughter and I joined the caravan of strollers rolling toward the entrance upon its reopening last weekend. Here's what you can expect during your next visit to [the Prospect Park Zoo](. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( Sponsored Dive into adventure at [Launch Math + Science Centers']( one-week STEM camps! With a 4:1 camper-to-staff ratio, K+1st graders explore marine biology, archaeology, and endless fun. [Learn more >]( 🌹 BEST OF MAY 🌹 [Best Things To Do This May]( Mother's Day celebrations, spring festivals, Fleet Week, and more fill our May bucket list in NYC. [Read More >]( 🌸 SEASONAL GUIDE 🌸 [Spring Fun Guide for NYC Kids]( Here are the best seasonal events for NYC kids, including carnivals, day trips, and more. [Read More >]( 🌹 BEST OF MAY 🌹 [Best Swimming Lakes near NYC]( Take a dip in the fresh air and freshwater at these family-friendly swimming lakes near NYC. [Read More >]( 🌹 BEST OF MAY 🌹 [A Guide to Visiting Legoland]( This sprawling theme park offers tons of fun for young thrill seekers. [Read More >]( 🌹 BEST OF MAY 🌹 [Best Beach Clubs near NYC for Families]( These local beach clubs offer fun in the sun, plus lots of extras. [Read More >]( 🌹 BEST OF MAY 🌹 [35 Water Games for Kids To Play]( Splish-splash! We've got loads of cool water games. [Read More >]( 🌹 BEST OF MAY 🌹 [Take a Trip to Kid-Friendly Destin, Florida]( The best activities, restaurants, hotels, and more for families in Destin, Florida. [Read More >]( 🌹 BEST OF MAY 🌹 [75 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day]( Turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory. [Read More >]( Copyright © 2024 Mommy Poppins, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you subscribed to our newsletters on MommyPoppins.com Our mailing address is: Mommy Poppins 511 Avenue of the Americas #504New York, New York 10011 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from all Mommy Poppins emails](. [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube](