Chelsea

The Golf Club and Gym Jitsu at Chelsea Piers

Chelsea Park

What local families do
New York parents know children are never too young to go into downward dog. The popular Karma Kids Yoga (104 W 14th St, 646-638-1444; drop-in rates start at $20) has classes designed just for new moms and babies. Free Storytime Yoga sessions are available throughout the week. Children ages two to five gather on mats to listen to animal-themed stories and then assume yoga poses named after the critters. For more vigorous action, head west to Chelsea Piers (Eleventh Ave at 23rd St, 212-336-6666) to try out batting cages, an ice rink, a toddler gym, driving ranges and more—a $35-per-kid multisport passport grants you access to a number of activities. Little track stars can run around for free at historic Chelsea Park (27th to 28th Sts between Ninth and Tenth Aves) —the first playground on the spot was built in 1910. Besides a ton of open space, you’ll find basketball courts and baseball diamonds.

When your crew is hungry, make your way to the indoor mall at Chelsea Market (75 Ninth Ave) for a sandwich at Amy’s Bread (212-462-4338). While there, check out the exotic lamps at Imports from Marrakesh (212-675-9700) and the cool children’s clothing at Kico Kids (212-675-5426). At Room to Grow (54 W 21st St, 212-620-7800), a nonprofit organization that helps babies born into poverty, families can do a good deed by dropping off their gently used clothing, books and toys.