10 Must-Visit Underrated NYC Parks

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. [LATEST]( | [CALENDAR]( Sponsored [Oasis Day Camp]( located at the world-famous Central Park, offers camp programs for children ages 3-15 as well as teen travel camp. RECENT ARTICLES [10 Must-Visit Underrated NYC Parks]( [Grab a picnic and head to Owl's Head Park for the lush green grass! Photo courtesy of NYC Parks] [Central Park]( [Prospect Park]( [Brooklyn Bridge Park]( if you only just arrived in NYC, we probably don't need to tell you these are all must-see green spaces, but they're also popular and crowded. Fortunately for us, according to the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, 14 percent of the city is parkland. That's more than 30,000 acres! So, if you're looking to find a new-to-you outdoor destination to explore, we've got 10 off-the-beaten-path parks worth putting on your NYC family bucket list. Find more spots to explore in the great outdoors with our [Guide to Parks and Playgrounds in NYC](. [Read more.]( [Best Debit Cards for Kids: Greenlight Debit Card, Chase Debit Card, and More Great Options]( [Debit cards for kids come with apps that have safety features like face or fingerprint recognition.] Greenlight cards are the buzz these days in parenting circles, and once you know a little bit about these debit cards for kids, it's easy to see why. Like most parents, I never have cash on me and am constantly handing my daughter little slips of paper as IOUs. As families figure out how to navigate an increasingly cashless world, it is still important to teach our children a sense of financial responsibility. There are several options out there that provide a safe banking experience for kids, including Greenlight debit card for kids and Chase debit card for kids; all of them offer a variety of family-friendly safety features like real-time spending alerts and financially-incentivized chore charts. Read on to determine which debit card for kids is the right one for your family. [Read more.]( [Visit Book Off, Daiso, and More at Expanded Japan Village in Industry City, Brooklyn]( [Head upstairs at Japan Village to see the new space and shop retailers like Book Off, Daiso, and more. ] If you've visited Sunset Park's Industry City lately, you're probably already familiar with [the multi-use complex's many family-friendly offerings]( including public art installations [like The Pool]( a seasonal [outdoor ice skating rink]( and tons of family-friendly shops and delicious food options. Now there's another great reason to gather up the family and head over to Industry City: the expansion of its Japan Village, which includes the addition of The Loft, housing a Book Off book store and an outpost of Japan's uber-popular retail chain, Daiso. [Read more.]( [Meet the Easter Bunny at Seasonal Easter Brunches Near NYC]( [Dress in your Sunday best for an Easter brunch and Easter Bunny pictures at Stella 34. Photo by Jody Mercier] Looking to kick off your Easter celebrations by hanging with the Easter Bunny? Get into the springtime spirit by booking your reservations for one of these Easter brunches in NYC where the fun includes a delicious meal and [Easter Bunny pictures](. We've rounded up several festive Easter brunches in NYC—from inexpensive affairs to a lavish spread on a city cruise—where families can enjoy Easter Bunny pictures and more springtime fun. Reservations for these meals always sell like hotcakes, so get them before they're gone. Find more seasonal fun in our [Guide to Spring Activities in NYC]( and plenty more must-dos in our always-updated [Family Activity Calendar](. [Read more.]( [Awesome Sleepaway Summer Camps in the Poconos for Kids]( [All smiles, all summer long. Photo courtesy of Independent Lake camp] Pack your kids' bags for summer camp and prepare for parental freedom. Poconos sleepaway summer camps are the perfect place for kids to unplug, make memories, and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the school year. Whether co-ed sleepaway summer camps, all girls or boys, faith-based or secular, this list has a sleepaway summer camp in the Poconos for every kind of camper. For more awesome regional summer camps, browse [Great Summer Sleepaway Camps in the Northeast](. For Overnight camps a little further from home, don't miss the [Top Midwest Overnight Summer Camps for Kids and Teens]( and [Amazing Overnight Summer Camps in California for Kids and Teens](. For a complete list of our favorite sleepaway camps in the country, check out our [Sleepaway Camp Guide: The Best Overnight Camps in the US](. 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