Canopy: Making playtime enjoyable for Williamsburg & Greenpoint families
A play place for babies & toddlers 2 weeks to 4 years old (and their adults)
Play Space
Yoga
Dance
Events
Classes
Birthday Parties
Play Space Yoga Dance Events Classes Birthday Parties
Looking for a stress-free space to spend time with your little one?
The last place you want to take your baby or toddler is a busy play area where older kids are zooming around, the floor is covered in all kinds of stuff, and every seating option is designed for someone a fourth of your size.
But when you leave the apartment, your options are limited: Take a long walk (on crowded sidewalks), ride the subway (a nightmare with a stroller), go to the park (full of kids and exposed to all kinds of weather), or go to a cafe or restaurant (not exactly ideal for meltdowns or a childβs motor development). Plus, you want your little one to have space to explore, grow, and even learn to walk.
Thatβs why we decided to create something different β a stimulating, spacious, thoughtfully curated play place that works for both kids and adults.
Peek inside our Williamsburg play place
Members get unlimited playtime, exclusive events, discounts, and perks!
Canopy: The perfect space for your growing family
Instead of leaving a play place exhausted⦠what if you went home feeling refreshed and connected to your child and your community?
At Canopy, weβve dedicated ourselves to creating a calming, thoughtfully curated space that works for both kids and adults. In our play place (at the sweet spot between Williamsburg & Greenpoint), youβll find toys and activities designed for early learning, space to crawl and explore, and weβve stocked up with all the little extras that make your day easier.
Youβll find burp cloths, bottle warmers, HappyBaby diapers (all sizes!), organic wipes, and free goldfish crackers and organic puffs βon tap.β Plus, we have a coffee and tea station with free drinks for parents β and thereβs adult-sized seating.
Our Williamsburg play place is the place to play (and take a breather) without worrying about all the details. We offer stroller parking, a lactation lounge + nap room, a large sunny open-play area, a full kitchen with free coffee and tea, restrooms stocked with the necessities, and a large classroom + dance studio. Plus, you and your little one will be surrounded by huge windows and natural light.
βBeautifully designed for adults and children, very friendly staff. In awe of how open and bright the space is!β - Rebecca C.
How playtime works at Canopy:
Ready to play at Canopy? Hereβs how it works:
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Drop-in Playtime
Available to members only. Canopy members get unlimited playtime for the whole family (1 membership for all siblings under 4). They also get discounts and early access to classes & events!
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Baby & Toddler Classes
Register for any of our baby and toddler classes, ranging from Baby + Me Yoga to story time, postpartum support sessions, music and singing classes, and more! Available to non-members, too.
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Celebrate with Us!
Celebrate a baby shower, birthday, or other milestone at our Williamsburg playspace. Choose from our packages to host an event thatβs just right for you. Available to non-members, too.
Meet the Canopy Team
Meet the Founder
Rachel Beider
Founder + CEO of Canopy & PRESS MASSAGE
Hey Friends! Iβm Rachel. When my first baby was born in March 2020, it wasnβt the experience I had hoped for or dreamed about. As most parents can relate, this was a really isolating time. Postpartum anxiety, depression, and extreme loneliness set in. I didn't meet new moms, do "baby and me" yoga classes, or find camaraderie with other new parents going through the same thing. I also didnβt have a βthird spaceβ β somewhere that wasnβt home or work, a place where I could have friends and meet up with other moms going through something similar.
Then in 2023, I was 5 months pregnant with my second baby and determined that this time would be different. I started to think about what I would love to feel postpartum: supported, held, comforted. I wanted a clean, safe space for my baby that wasn't overstimulating. A space where he could safely learn tummy time and start to crawl β without being run over by bigger kids. I wanted a place where I could build real community. I searched high and low for this, and couldn't find it. So I created Canopy.
I canβt wait for you to join us.
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Sarah Richman
Chief Operating Officer
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Evan Seftel
Studio Manager
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Teddy Tedholm
Event + Party Coordinator
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Tania Karpus
Social Media + Partnerships Manager
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Angie Colee
Director of Marketing
The Canopy Commitment
Canopy: /ΛkanΙpΔ/, noun
a cover used to create shelter
We are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for all families, caregivers, and children. Our space is more than a play area β itβs a community where everyone belongs, feels valued, and is free to explore.
Diversity & Inclusion
We celebrate families from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities and strive to ensure our space is accessible, inclusive, and representative of the vibrant communities we serve. This is a safe space to come and be yourself, and our team is here to ensure you can relax within our walls.
We also believe that every child deserves a safe place to play, which is why your membership fees help support a fund that provides scholarships to those unable to access a Canopy membership for their child(ren).
Safety standards
Here at Canopy, cleanliness comes first. We sanitize our space before opening and all day during our operating hours, with a final deep clean every evening. Play sessions are scheduled with breaks for additional cleaning. We also use non-toxic products that are safe for even the littlest hands.
Our location is also childproof by design, with a layout and toys that are carefully selected for children under 4. We also offer allergy-aware snack options and our team is background-checked and trained in child safety and first aid.
Respect for each other
Our playspace fosters an atmosphere of kindness, empathy, and understanding. Discrimination, harassment, or any behavior that makes others feel unsafe has no place here.
Become a Member of Canopy
Come see why Canopy is different! Join a community of parents and caregivers while getting the support that you need and the play time and movement your baby needs.