7 kid-friendly spots in VALLEY STREAM
Free · Valley Stream · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor
Barrett Park in Valley Stream has colorful playground structures, separate jungle gyms for different ages, basketball and handball courts, soccer fields, and grassy open space for picnics and casual play.
Two sets of jungle gyms are designed for different age groups, so you can find equipment suited to your child's level.
Valley Stream · Shopping
Carter's in Valley Stream sells baby, toddler, and children's clothing from newborn through size 14, with both in-store shopping and buy-online-pickup options.
Store carries preemie sizes through kid size 14, useful if you have a wide age range of children.
Free · Valley Stream · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor · Hosts birthdays
North Woodmere Park in Valley Stream offers playgrounds, basketball courts, baseball fields, and walking paths with views of Jamaica Bay, making it a quieter alternative to larger nearby parks on Long Island.
Walking paths have uneven surfaces and debris; wear sturdy shoes and watch footing, especially with younger kids.
VALLEY STREAM · Shopping
The Children's Place in Valley Stream sells kids clothing for newborns through teens, including everyday basics, seasonal wear, shoes, and accessories across multiple size ranges.
Store is located inside Green Acres Mall with an internal entrance.
Valley Stream · Dance & Theater
The Hamilton School of Dance is a kid-friendly fitness & sports spot in Valley Stream.
Valley Stream · Museums & History · Indoor
The Valley Stream Historical Society operates the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, an 1800s house at 143 Hendrickson Avenue in Valley Stream that is open for exhibits, tours, and research. The house, on the National Register of Historic Places, preserves the history of Valley Stream's founding family and the community.
Valley Stream · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor · Hosts birthdays
Valley Stream State Park in Valley Stream has a dedicated accessible playground plus picnic areas, playing fields, and two nature trails (Squirrel Nut and Hickory Nut) designed for kids to explore different habitats.
Park is open sunrise to sunset year-round; plan visits around daylight hours.