A Jamaica Family Day With Sprinklers and Pizza

Four stops in Jamaica and Richmond Hill for a half day with kids, from empanadas and arepas at a Colombian bakery to fresh juices, a playground with summer sprinklers and low-cost pizza.

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Nutripan #2
4.1 (287)
Mon – Thu, Sat, 05:30 – 20:00; Fri, 05:30 – 18:00; Sun, 07:00 – 20:00
88-44 Sutphin Blvd

Potato-stuffed empanadas, arepas, chicken soup with corn and mini bandejas are served at this Colombian bakery at 88-44 Sutphin Blvd, across from the Civil Court. Quieter in early morning.

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Go Detox Juice Bar and Grill
4.0 (120)
Mon – Fri, 06:00 – 20:00; Sat – Sun, 08:00 – 19:00
146-13 Jamaica Ave, Queens, NY 11435

Fresh-squeezed juices like the Flu remedy with carrot, orange, pineapple and ginger, fruit smoothies and toasted paninis are made at 146-13 Jamaica Ave.

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Gateway Park
4.2 (43)
Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 21:00
94-15 VAN WYCK EXPRESSWAY

Summer sprinklers and open space for kids aged 2 to 12 fill this park at 94-15 Van Wyck Expy, open 6 AM to 9 PM. There are no swings for kids under 4.

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Ricky's Pizza
4.6 (63)
Mon – Sat, 10:30 – 21:30; Sun, 11:00 – 21:00
119-11 Jamaica Ave

Crunchy-crust pies, salads and garlic knots at six for two dollars are served by a friendly staff at 119-11 Jamaica Ave in Richmond Hill.

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