A Guide to Long Island City Queens
Queens Mamas has begun a new series called Best Neighborhoods in Queens where we will be highlighting areas of Queens NY that have lots to offer families and kids. You can check out our other Best Neighborhoods Guides here.
Mommy and Me Yoga – The Yoga Room offers yoga classes for you and your baby or toddler that focus on your wellness and your child’s. Contact them for specific class information.
10-14 47th Road Long Island City NY
LIC Kids – offers gymnastics, martial arts, yoga, theater, Mommy & Me, and camps during school recess. LIC Kids also offers space for open play, parties, shows and so much more. Evening classes for working parents with babysitting services are also available. 
Library – The LIC branch has regular Toddler Time and Teen Programs.
37-44 21st Street Long Island City NY and are open every day but Sunday
Socrates Sculpture Park - Socrates Sculpture Park is the only site in the New York Metropolitan area specifically dedicated exhibiting large-scale outdoor sculpture. The Sculpture Park has year round events which include a Summer Outdoor Art Workshop and Various happenings throughout the year. The park is open 365 days a year from 10am to sunset.
Water Taxi Beach – Water Taxi Beach is a summer destination for hip parents who want to 
get out and party with their tots. There are day events where parents can hang out and have cocktails while the kids play in the sand and dance on the dance floor.
Long Island City YMCA – The Y has an indoor pool and classes for families like Mom, Dad, and Me Art Class and Wiggles and Giggles for tots. Universal Pre k is also available as well as a great Teen Program. Check out their website for more details and to become a member. The Y is located at 32-23 Queens Boulevard Long Island City
Five Pointz Aerosol Arts Center – If you want to expose your tween to some really cool art then take them to see 5 pointz where aerosol artists from around the globe paint colorful 
pieces on the walls of a 200,000-square-foot factory building.
45-46 Davis Street
Long Island City NY
Snack Spots
Sweetleaf Cafe boasts the “best hot chocolate in NYC” made from 2oz. of shaved hot chocolate and 2oz. of milk.
10-93 Jackson Ave. Long island City NY – 917-832-6726
Sage General Store serves breakfast and lunch in an old fashioned country store setting. Their Blue Plate Specials like Mac and Cheese rotate every week so you can always expect something exciting.
24-20 Jackson Ave. Long Island City NY – 718-361-0707
