Yankee Stadium

Yankee Stadium offers far more than just baseball games for families. Beyond catching the Bronx Bombers in action, kids can run the bases on special Kids Run the Bases Sundays, explore the legendary Monument Park honoring baseball greats, and take behind-the-scenes stadium tours that bring them into the dugout and clubhouse areas where their heroes play.

• ✓Kids Run the Bases on select Sunday home games
• ✓Monument Park featuring plaques and monuments honoring Yankees legends
• ✓Behind-the-scenes stadium tours including the dugout and clubhouse
• ✓Meeting the Yankees mascot and watching between-innings entertainment
• ✓The Great Hall with its 138-foot bat and historical exhibits

1. 1.Arrive early for Kids Run the Bases days (select Sunday home games) as spots fill up quickly,check the Yankees schedule in advance and line up at the designated gate immediately after the game ends
2. 2.Visit Monument Park when gates open (90 minutes before first pitch) to avoid long lines and explore before it closes in the 5th inning
3. 3.Take the 4 or D subway train directly to 161st Street-Yankee Stadium station,it's easier and cheaper than driving, with parking lots costing $35-$50
4. 4.Book a Classic Tour ($25 adults, $15 kids) on non-game days for a more relaxed experience with better photo opportunities in the dugout and Great Hall
5. 5.Bring sunscreen and hats for day games, especially if sitting in the outfield bleachers where shade is limited

Weekend day games in April-May or September offer the most comfortable weather and family-friendly atmosphere. Sunday home games often feature Kids Run the Bases promotions. For tours, visit weekday mornings when crowds are lighter.

Game tickets range from $15-$100+ depending on seats; stadium tours are $25 for adults and $15 for kids. Parking is expensive ($35-$50), so public transit via the 4, B, or D trains is recommended. The stadium has full concessions, nursing rooms, and is ADA accessible.

Baseball season runs April through September, with potential playoff games in October. Stadium tours are available year-round but have limited winter hours. Special promotions like Bat Day, Ball Day, and fireworks nights are scheduled throughout the summer,check the promotional calendar when planning.

Stan's Sports Bar (203 W 161st St) is a family-friendly spot just blocks away with burgers, wings, and TVs everywhere. For more variety, head to the nearby Bronx Little Italy on Arthur Avenue (2 miles away) for authentic Italian family restaurants like Zero Otto Nove with pizza and pasta kids love.