The kids are already griping that they’re bored with the same old playground and sprinkler outings, and summer’s only just begun! Change up your routine and head to the streets for some retro fun in the sun. Beginning Monday, July 6, the Police Athletic League will open 110 safe-play sites throughout the five boroughs. The designated streets will be closed to traffic and open to kids, where they can enjoy old-school games such as hopscotch and double-dutch, sidewalk chalk, cultural arts activities and, best of all, the water streaming from legally-opened hydrants. Simply sign-up with your local PAL center, pay a small fee and let the little ones run wild in the streets (safely of course).

Police Athletic League sponsored Summer Streets Jul 6—Aug 21 (excluding Jul 31), Mon—Fri 9am—5pm (212-477-9450, ext. 389, palnyc.org).