Playgrounds
28 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Blumenfeld Family Park1.1 mi from downtown
- Kennilworth Pool Club1.6 mi from downtown
- Allenwood Park1.7 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in North Hempstead with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around North Hempstead, 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.
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Port Washington Public Library1 Library Drive
- Manhasset Public Library30 Onderdonk Avenue
- Great Neck Library159 Bayview Avenue
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site12 mi northeast
- Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument19 mi southwest
- Governors Island National Monument19 mi southwest
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge12 mi northeast
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site12 mi northeast
- Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge16 mi northeast
Around town
Get a feel for the city
THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
North Hempstead Beach Park
A local activity Short shared by Town of North Hempstead.
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THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
Fishing in the Town of North Hempstead
A local activity video shared by Town of North Hempstead.
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What is there to do in North Hempstead with kids?
Playgrounds (28), Libraries (14), Picnic spots (11), Wildlife and nature (18). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in North Hempstead 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 North Hempstead when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.