Citibabes
52 Mercer St (between Broome and Grand Sts) Soho40.721881-74.000991
New York
NY
Citibabes
(212) 334-5440citibabes.com
Subway: N, Q to Canal St; R to Prince StGet directions
Mon–Fri 8am–7pm; Sat 9am–6pm; Sun 10am–6pm
Six-month family membership $1,300; annual membership $2,100; include access to both locations. See website for additional membership details and specific class prices.Club membership is by referral only. This posh and pristine play space has a gym, a spa, personal trainers, a baby-sitting service, a family wellness center, a lounge and café with organic meals, a boutique and even more for tykes and their parents. The dynamic rec area boasts a bustling kid-scale farmers’ market, soft crawling and climbing spots, a tree-house-style jungle gym and big, spongy Lego blocks. Class offerings for members include French and Spanish language; nonmembers can take advantage of offsite science, music, cooking and yoga programs hosted by FAO Schwarz . Parents who feel just a wee bit jealous of the attention being lavished on their kids can get primped at the salon or book a family vacation through Citibabes’ concierge. The hefty price tag ($2,000 per family per year) grants members full access—but you have to know someone to be able to pay for the privilege. Ages newborn to 5 years.




