8 kid-friendly spots in Elmwood Park
Elmwood Park · Hiking & Nature
Artesian Fields County Park, is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Elmwood Park.
Elmwood Park · Parks & Playgrounds
Cadmus Ave Playground is a kid-friendly play & entertainment spot in Elmwood Park.
Elmwood Park · Sports & Swim · Indoor
Cutting Edge Ice Academy offers hockey training focused on skill development, hockey IQ, and game habits through private lessons, small group sessions, clinics, goalie training, and camps in Elmwood Park.
Programs focus on edges, puck control, and game decision-making rather than just skating speed.
Free · Elmwood Park · Beaches & Pools · Outdoor
Elmwood Park Marina in Elmwood Park sits along the Passaic River with a quiet, secluded feel; families can watch wildlife, fish, or picnic on the grass, though the river has a noticeable current.
Arrive early or midday to avoid crowds; the park closes at 9pm.
Elmwood Park · Dance & Theater · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
Gotta Dance in Elmwood Park teaches ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, acro dance, musical theatre, and lyrical classes for children ages 3 and up in a facility with mirrored studios, sprung wood floors, and professional sound and video equipment.
Classes are organized by age and ability level; younger kids (ages 3-5) start with a dedicated pre-school dance discovery program.
Elmwood Park · Games & Amusements · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
Parkway Lanes is a bowling alley in Elmwood Park offering open bowling, league play, and birthday parties with a cafe and lounge on-site.
Book lanes online to avoid waiting in line during busy times.
Free · Elmwood Park · Libraries
Richard A. Mola Public Library in Elmwood Park offers storytimes, STEM programs, and craft activities for babies through teens, plus digital collections like ebooks and audiobooks through partnerships like Libby and Hoopla.
Library card holders can borrow from 70+ libraries in the Bergen County Cooperative system, not just Elmwood Park.
Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts in Elmwood Park offers martial arts classes for children and teens, with instructors who tailor lessons to individual learning styles and abilities.
Classes are structured for various age groups; call ahead to confirm which class times fit your child's age and schedule.