Play indoor sports at these North Fork (and nearby!) spots
A recent visit to The Cage in Riverhead (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Gonzalez
While we’re all for bundling up and spending time outdoors, sometimes our kids need an indoor option to burn energy during the winter months. These seven spots, all located on the North Fork or nearby, feature indoor spaces for sports and physical activity with kids.
The Cage, Riverhead
Head to this indoor training facility if your kid is looking to practice their baseball or softball skills or try something new. The Cage offers year-round training in its three-tunnel, climate-controlled turf facility, featuring lessons, clinics, and batting cage rentals. They also host birthday parties. Drop-in reservations for batting cage rentals are available by ½ or full hour, one to two players max. Fees $25+/30 mins. Three to five players or six players and up must reserve full cage rentals for the hour. More info and booking here.
BOX Pickleball, Riverhead
Pickleballer or not, BOX Pickleball welcomes all to rent a court and get playing. Up to six players can share a court and have fun playing pickleball. Children under 13 must have a parent or guardian present. Rates vary depending on membership, but non-members are invited to play for $40/hour/court off-peak (Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or $60/hour/court peak. Food and drinks are also available for purchase at the in-house kitchen and bar, Ghost. Reserve your court here and learn more about BOX Pickleball.
Futsal631, Rocky Point
A short drive west is where you’ll find Futsal631 — an indoor sports facility featuring a 75L x 40W high-quality turf field, a climate-controlled pickleball court, and more. This flexible, multisport facility welcomes you and your crew to enjoy a variety of sports under one roof. The turf field and pickleball court can be rented independently or by a team. Rates are affordable, making indoor sports accessible for everyone. Futsal631 also hosts multi-sports camps, soccer classes for kids, tournaments, and birthday parties. Learn more or book your rental here.
Scott’s Pointe, Calverton
This adventure park offers tons of indoor options for your thrill-seeker, but some of our favorite features are the various rock climbing walls. There are three located in the kids’ room with varying difficulty; climbers must be 22 lbs.+ to climb, and another six walls, including a two-sided wall, for climbers 46” or taller in the main room. Fuel up before your day of adventure at the on-site restaurant, Lake View Grill. Learn more about Scott’s Pointe and its offerings here.
Peconic Ice Rinks, Calverton
Whether your crew is filled with seasoned skaters or if it’s their first time on ice, Peconic Ice Rinks invites all to its public skating sessions. Bundle up and head to this Calverton ice rink for a few hours of ice skating. Peconic Ice Rinks also hosts teen nights, theme nights, and birthday parties. Public sessions last two hours and are offered throughout the day and evening with affordable skate fees and skate rental prices. Check the schedule here.
The All Star, Riverhead
Reserve a lane at The All Star Bowling Lanes in Riverhead. This spot houses a spacious bowling alley, restaurant, and arcade all under one roof, making it easy to spend a day with your petite crew. Classic bowling rates begin at $40/hour/lane with $6 shoe rentals. Each bowler profile is easily customizable, allowing you to add or remove bumpers for each member of your group. Bowling assisters are also available for your youngest in tow or for whoever would like them! Book your lane here.
GDC Roller Skate Rink, Greenport
Kick it old school and take the kids rollerskating at GDC Roller Skate Rink in Greenport at the American Legion. This affordable option is ideal for parents looking to burn off some energy without breaking the bank. Sessions are offered every Sunday from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. for all ages. Other sessions are offered as well; check the most up to date scheudle here. All public skater sessions cost $10/person with free rentals, and there is a $5/person non-skater admission.