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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Alert

Recreation centers across the five boroughs reopened to all New Yorkers — members and non-members — for free.

Free memberships are available to New Yorkers who sign up by December 31, 2021. The membership term will last for one year from the date the individual signs up, and will grant access to citywide facilities. 

The following centers will remain closed for public use to continue serving as vaccination and testing sites:

  • Kwame Ture (Bronx)
  • St. James (Bronx)
  • Sorrentino (Queens)

The following centers sustained damage from Hurricane Ida and will remain closed until further notice:

  • St. Mary’s (Bronx)
  • Red Hook (Brooklyn)

Indoor pools remain closed to the public at this time.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required, for those who are eligible, to enter recreation centers. Mask-wearing is required for all.

Equipment has been arranged to promote social distancing, and shared equipment will be cleaned frequently. You will be asked to complete a health screening and your temperature will be taken before you enter the facility.

You can go to recreation centers throughout New York City for a variety of athletic and cultural programs. A valid picture ID is needed to register for a Recreation Center Membership.

Annual Membership fees are as follows:

  • Free for people under 18
  • Ages 18 through 24: $25
  • Ages 25 through 61: $150 at centers with pools and $100 at centers without pools
  • Ages 62 or older: $25
  • Veterans: $25
  • Person with a disability: $25
  • 6-month membership is also available for ages 25 through 61: $75 at centers with pool and $50 at centers without pool.

NYC Parks Afterschool Program provides children ages 6 to 13 the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of activities. The program takes place Monday through Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM.

The programs offers:

  • Academic enrichment
  • Arts and cultural programming
  • Healthy snacks
  • Special events
  • Sports and fitness
  • Supervised computer use
  • Team-building activities
  • Trips around New York City

Learn more and find locations for more youth programs.

All Recreation Centers are closed on the following holidays:

  • New Year's Day
  • Easter Sunday
  • Memorial Day
  • 4th of July
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

All Recreation Centers will open at their regularly scheduled hours and close at 5:00 PM on the following holidays:

  • New Year's Day Observed
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • President's Day
  • Italian Heritage Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day
  • Election Day
  • Veteran's Day

Recreation Centers will be open at regularly scheduled times and close at 6 PM on the following days:

  • Lincoln's Birthday Observed (February 13)
  • Veteran's Day Observed (November 10)

Ocean Breeze Track and Field Athletic Complex and Flushing Meadows Corona Parks Aquatics Center may operate on different schedules.

NYC Parks offer leagues for all ages in various sports including:

  • Basketball
  • Flag Football
  • Bocce
  • Volleyball
  • Track and Field

You can get more information by phone.

Call 311 for assistance.

Some examples of programs and facilities available at Recreation Centers:

Programs

  • Arts, Culture and Fun
    • NYC Parks Afterschool
      • Computer Resource Center (CRC) programs
      • Millennium Basketball League
        • NYC Parks Street Hockey program
        • Programs for people with disabilities (also called "adaptive" programs)
        • NYC Parks Experience Summer Day Camp
          • To learn more, go to the Camp page
        • Learn to Swim
        • Shape Up NYC

        Facilities

        • Indoor basketball court
        • Indoor pool
        • Indoor track
        • Computer resource center
        • Game rooms
        • Strength equipment
        • Cardio equipment
        • Pool tables
        • Table tennis

        Centers may also have outdoor sports facilities, such as athletic fields.

        Learn about athletic or recreational facilities.

        Arts, Culture, and Fun Programs

        Arts, Culture and Fun offers events that are free and open to the public in NYC Parks Recreation Centers and parks across the five boroughs.

        The Arts, Culture and Fun programs include:

        • Dark Night, Bright Lights: Look through telescopes from rooftops and parks.
        • Dance Away the Night: Learn how to swing, salsa, and tango.
        • Make Your Mark: Try your hand at an artistic pursuit at art workshops.
        • Inspire You and Conversation Series: Join inspirational talks and workshops.

        You can get more information including dates and locations of events for the current season online.

        Visit the Department of Parks and Recreation website.

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