Al Oerter Recreation Center

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Due to construction on the Tide Gate Bridge, located on Meridian Road within Flushing Meadows Corona Park, vehicular traffic will not be allowed to cross the bridge in either direction. Please follow posted detour signs around Meridian Road and plan for additional travel time. Pedestrian traffic will still be permitted to cross the bridge.

Center Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
7/7
Tuesday
7/8
Wednesday
7/9
Thursday
7/10
Friday
7/11
Saturday
7/12
Sunday
7/13

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 12:00 p
Adult Table Tennis
Gymnasium (Side)

Adult Table Tennis

Gymnasium (Side)

Adult Table Tennis for those ages 18 & up. Membership is required, please bring a strong lock to secure your personal belongings. Sneakers are also required.

Ages: Everyone

6:00 a - 10:00 a
Adult Open Basketball
Gymnasium (Court)

Adult Open Basketball

Gymnasium (Court)

Adult Open Basketball for those ages 18 & up. Membership is required, please bring a strong lock to secure your personal belongings. Sneakers are also required.

Ages: Everyone

12:00 p - 1:00 p
Dance Fitness
Gymnasium (Side)

Dance Fitness

Gymnasium (Side)

Dance Fitness is a workout fused with dance. The goal is to improve cardio fitness while having fun and getting a full body workout! This class is taught to music with easy-to-follow steps that will surely get your heart dancing and pumping! All levels are welcome. Space is limited. Space for participation is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Instructor: Rika Miyazawa

Ages: Senior, Adult

12:15 p - 3:00 p
Adult Open Pickleball
Gymnasium (Court)

Adult Open Pickleball

Gymnasium (Court)

Adult Open Pickleball for those ages 18 & up. Membership is required, please bring a strong lock to secure your personal belongings. Sneakers are also required.

Ages: Everyone

2:00 p - 3:00 p
Yoga and Meditation
Dance Room

Yoga and Meditation

Dance Room

This class will invite participants to lower stress levels using breathing, meditation, and guided simple stretches. Find inner peace with deep breathing. The movements will progress from restorative stretching and breathwork to rigorous fitness-based power moves 

Instructor: Rika Miyazawa

Ages: Senior, Adult

3:00 p - 5:00 p
Family Time
Gymnasium (Court)

Family Time

Gymnasium (Court)

Family Time

Ages: Everyone

6:00 p - 7:30 p
Kids Karate
Gymnasium (Full)

Kids Karate

Gymnasium (Full)

This program will teach confidence and self-discipline while providing engaging physical activity. Children will develop stamina and endurance during Karate which will result in natural improvement in their overall physical and mental health.

Ages: Everyone

7:30 p - 9:45 p
Adult Open Basketball
Gymnasium (Court)

Adult Open Basketball

Gymnasium (Court)

Adult Open Basketball

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

5:00 p - 6:30 p
Families That Paint Together
Dance Room

Families That Paint Together

Dance Room

Allow your creativity to flow and join us in painting! We will meet every Tuesday in the dance room for 1 hour of painting. Either follow along with the instructor or go with your own flow! Aprons, brushes and other materials will be provided.

Ages: Everyone

6:00 p - 7:15 p
Teen Open Volleyball
Gymnasium (Court)

Teen Open Volleyball

Gymnasium (Court)

Teen Open Volleyball

Ages: Everyone

7:30 p - 9:45 p
Adult Wheelchair Basketball
Gymnasium (Court)

Adult Wheelchair Basketball

Gymnasium (Court)

Adult Wheelchair Basketball

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 10:00 a
Adult Open Basketball
Gymnasium (Court)

Adult Open Basketball

Gymnasium (Court)

Adult Open Basketball for those ages 18 & up. Membership is required, please bring a strong lock to secure your personal belongings. Sneakers are also required.

Ages: Everyone

6:00 a - 12:00 p
Adult Table Tennis
Gymnasium (Side)

Adult Table Tennis

Gymnasium (Side)

Adult Table Tennis for those ages 18 & up. Membership is required, please bring a strong lock to secure your personal belongings. Sneakers are also required.

Ages: Everyone

7:00 a - 8:00 a
Indoor Cycling
Dance Room

Indoor Cycling

Dance Room

Hop on a bike and spin your blues away. Whether you haven't been to the gym in two years or you're training for a triathlon, indoor cycling classes are perfect for all abilities. This low impact, high intensity workout will leave you sweating and feeling great.

Instructor: Rodolfo Guevara

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:15 p - 3:00 p
Adult Open Pickleball
Gymnasium (Court)

Adult Open Pickleball

Gymnasium (Court)

Adult Open Pickleball for those ages 18 & up. Membership is required, please bring a strong lock to secure your personal belongings. Sneakers are also required.

Ages: Everyone

12:30 p - 2:00 p
Adult Open Mahjong
Gymnasium (Side)

Adult Open Mahjong

Gymnasium (Side)

Join us, make new friends, and socialize with this traditional tile-based game of skill, strategy, and luck. If you're inexperienced or don't know how to play, no problem. A staff member is available to teach you and play along with you. This program is open to all members 18 and older.

Instructor: Anthony Hackett

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:00 p - 3:00 p
Chair Yoga
Dance Room

Chair Yoga

Dance Room

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced while seated in a chair or while standing and using a chair for support. It includes a combination of stretching, strengthening, and breathing exercises, and includes relaxation and meditation techniques. Most yoga poses can be modified so that they can be practiced utilizing a chair. Twists, lunges, reclining poses, inversions, balancing poses and Sun Salutations can all be performed using a chair. This makes the practice accessible to a wider population.

Instructor: Rika Miyazawa

Ages: Adult, Senior

4:00 p - 5:30 p
17U Flag Football clinics
Gymnasium (Full)

17U Flag Football clinics

Gymnasium (Full)

17 & under Flag football clinics . Practice is necessary to improve health, build confidence, gain a better understanding of rules and regulations, and also try out new techniques.
Depending on the weather the clinics may take place outdoors.

Instructor: MIchael Lewis

Ages: Child, Teen

5:30 p - 7:30 p
Teen Open Basketball
Gymnasium (Court)

Teen Open Basketball

Gymnasium (Court)

Open Teen Basketball for ages 13 - 17 years old membership is required, and all participants must bring a strong lock to secure their personal belongings.

Ages: Everyone

6:00 p - 7:00 p
Vinyasa Yoga
Al Oerter Recreation Center

Vinyasa Yoga

Al Oerter Recreation Center

This class encompasses a warm-up, mindful flow, balance poses, gentle inversions, and final relaxation. Discover empowerment and affirmation to embrace who you are on and off your mat. Mats and props are recommended but not required. Leave feeling refreshed and centered, and knowing you have a safe community.

Instructor: Rika Miyazawa

Ages: Senior, Adult

7:45 p - 9:30 p
Teen Open Badminton
Al Oerter Recreation Center

Teen Open Badminton

Al Oerter Recreation Center

Open Teen Badminton for ages 13 - 17 years old membership is required, and all participants must bring a strong lock to secure their personal belongings.

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 10:00 a
Adult Open Basketball
Gymnasium (Court)

Adult Open Basketball

Gymnasium (Court)

Adult Open Basketball for those ages 18 & up. Membership is required, please bring a strong lock to secure your personal belongings. Sneakers are also required.

Ages: Everyone

10:00 a - 11:00 a
Chair Aerobics
Gymnasium (Full)

Chair Aerobics

Gymnasium (Full)

Enjoy a great workout without leaving your seat. This is excellent for those with limited mobility and those who are just starting their fitness journey.

Instructor: Rodolfo Guevara

Ages: Senior, Adult

11:10 a - 12:20 p
Intro to Pickleball
Gymnasium (Court)

Intro to Pickleball

Gymnasium (Court)

Play, learn, and make new friends! Join NYC Parks free pickleball program for beginners.

Instructor: Rodolfo Guevara

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:15 p - 3:05 p
Adult Open Badminton
Al Oerter Recreation Center

Adult Open Badminton

Al Oerter Recreation Center

Adult Open Badminton for those ages 18 & up. Membership is required, please bring a strong lock to secure your personal belongings. Sneakers are also required.

Ages: Everyone

12:30 p - 2:00 p
Adult Open Mahjong
Gymnasium (Side)

Adult Open Mahjong

Gymnasium (Side)

Join us, make new friends, and socialize with this traditional tile-based game of skill, strategy, and luck. If you're inexperienced or don't know how to play, no problem. A staff member is available to teach you and play along with you. This program is open to all members 18 and older.

Instructor: Anthony Hackett

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior, Adult

3:00 p - 5:00 p
Family Time
Gymnasium (Court)

Family Time

Gymnasium (Court)

Family Time

Ages: Everyone

6:00 p - 7:30 p
Kids Karate
Gymnasium (Full)

Kids Karate

Gymnasium (Full)

This program will teach confidence and self-discipline while providing engaging physical activity. Children will develop stamina and endurance during Karate which will result in natural improvement in their overall physical and mental health.

Ages: Everyone

7:30 p - 9:45 p
Adult Open Soccer
Al Oerter Recreation Center

Adult Open Soccer

Al Oerter Recreation Center

Adult Open Soccer

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 12:00 p
Adult Table Tennis
Gymnasium (Side)

Adult Table Tennis

Gymnasium (Side)

Adult Table Tennis for those ages 18 & up. Membership is required, please bring a strong lock to secure your personal belongings. Sneakers are also required.

Ages: Everyone

6:00 a - 10:00 a
Adult Open Basketball
Gymnasium (Court)

Adult Open Basketball

Gymnasium (Court)

Adult Open Basketball for those ages 18 & up. Membership is required, please bring a strong lock to secure your personal belongings. Sneakers are also required.

Ages: Everyone

7:00 a - 8:00 a
Indoor Cycling
Dance Room

Indoor Cycling

Dance Room

Hop on a bike and spin your blues away. Whether you haven't been to the gym in two years or you're training for a triathlon, indoor cycling classes are perfect for all abilities. This low impact, high intensity workout will leave you sweating and feeling great.

Instructor: Rodolfo Guevara

Ages: Senior, Adult

10:00 a - 11:00 a
Yoga and Meditation
Dance Room

Yoga and Meditation

Dance Room

This class will invite participants to lower stress levels using breathing, meditation, and guided simple stretches. Find inner peace with deep breathing. The movements will progress from restorative stretching and breathwork to rigorous fitness-based power moves 

Instructor: Rika Miyazawa

Ages: Senior, Adult

12:00 p - 1:00 p
Dance Fitness
Gymnasium (Side)

Dance Fitness

Gymnasium (Side)

Dance Fitness is a workout fused with dance. The goal is to improve cardio fitness while having fun and getting a full body workout! This class is taught to music with easy-to-follow steps that will surely get your heart dancing and pumping! All levels are welcome. Space is limited. Space for participation is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Instructor: Rika Miyazawa

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:15 p - 3:00 p
Adult Open Pickleball
Gymnasium (Court)

Adult Open Pickleball

Gymnasium (Court)

Adult Open Pickleball for those ages 18 & up. Membership is required, please bring a strong lock to secure your personal belongings. Sneakers are also required.

Ages: Everyone

12:30 p - 2:00 p
Adult Open Mahjong
Gymnasium (Side)

Adult Open Mahjong

Gymnasium (Side)

Join us, make new friends, and socialize with this traditional tile-based game of skill, strategy, and luck. If you're inexperienced or don't know how to play, no problem. A staff member is available to teach you and play along with you. This program is open to all members 18 and older.

Instructor: Anthony Hackett

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

3:00 p - 5:00 p
Family Time
Gymnasium (Court)

Family Time

Gymnasium (Court)

Family Time

Ages: Everyone

5:00 p - 6:30 p
Teen Open Badminton
Gymnasium (Court)

Teen Open Badminton

Gymnasium (Court)

Teen Open Badminton for ages 13 - 17 years old membership is required, and all participants must bring a strong lock to secure their personal belongings.

Ages: Everyone

6:00 p - 7:00 p
Indoor Cycling
Al Oerter Recreation Center

Indoor Cycling

Al Oerter Recreation Center

Hop on a bike and spin your blues away. Whether you haven't been to the gym in two years or you're training for a triathlon, indoor cycling classes are perfect for all abilities. This low impact, high intensity workout will leave you sweating and feeling great.

Instructor: Michael Lewis

Ages: Senior, Adult

6:00 p - 7:00 p
Indoor Cycling
Al Oerter Recreation Center

Indoor Cycling

Al Oerter Recreation Center

Hop on a bike and spin your blues away. Whether you haven't been to the gym in two years or you're training for a triathlon, indoor cycling classes are perfect for all abilities. This low impact, high intensity workout will leave you sweating and feeling great.

Instructor: Michael Lewis

Ages: Senior, Adult

6:30 p - 8:00 p
Teen Open Volleyball
Gymnasium (Court)

Teen Open Volleyball

Gymnasium (Court)

Open Teen Volleyball for ages 13 - 17 years old membership is required, and all participants must bring a strong lock to secure their personal belongings.

Ages: Everyone

8:00 p - 9:30 p
Teen Open Basketball
Al Oerter Recreation Center

Teen Open Basketball

Al Oerter Recreation Center

Open Teen Basketball for ages 13 - 17 years old membership is required, and all participants must bring a strong lock to secure their personal belongings.

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
8:00 a - 9:00 p

9:00 a - 10:00 a
Zumba
Gymnasium (Court)

Zumba

Gymnasium (Court)

Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps.

Instructor: Shizuyo Kakigi-Perez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 2:00 p
Adult Table Tennis
Gymnasium (Side)

Adult Table Tennis

Gymnasium (Side)

Adult Table Tennis

Ages: Everyone

2:00 p - 3:30 p
Family Time
Gymnasium (Court)

Family Time

Gymnasium (Court)

Family Time

Ages: Everyone

4:00 p - 5:30 p
Saturday Night Lights! Badminton
Gymnasium (Full)

Saturday Night Lights! Badminton

Gymnasium (Full)

Join us as NYC Parks partners with NYPD, DYCD, DOE, and NYC’s five District Attorney’s Offices to extend the hours of recreation centers on Saturday nights for youth and teens! Bring your friends, and meet some new, to enjoy a variety of activities from sports to fitness classes and games to arts and cultural activities. Socialize with your friends while you learn new skills!

Ages: Everyone

5:30 p - 7:00 p
Saturday Night Lights! Volleyball
Gymnasium (Court)

Saturday Night Lights! Volleyball

Gymnasium (Court)

Join us as NYC Parks partners with NYPD, DYCD, DOE, and NYC’s five District Attorney’s Offices to extend the hours of recreation centers on Saturday nights for youth and teens! Bring your friends, and meet some new, to enjoy a variety of activities from sports to fitness classes and games to arts and cultural activities. Socialize with your friends while you learn new skills!

Ages: Everyone

7:00 p - 8:30 p
Saturday Night Lights! Basketball
Gymnasium (Full)

Saturday Night Lights! Basketball

Gymnasium (Full)

Join us as NYC Parks partners with NYPD, DYCD, DOE, and NYC’s five District Attorney’s Offices to extend the hours of recreation centers on Saturday nights for youth and teens! Bring your friends, and meet some new, to enjoy a variety of activities from sports to fitness classes and games to arts and cultural activities. Socialize with your friends while you learn new skills!

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
Closed

Media Lab Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
7/7
Tuesday
7/8
Wednesday
7/9
Thursday
7/10
Friday
7/11
Saturday
7/12
Sunday
7/13

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

Building Hours
8:00 a - 9:00 p

5:00 p - 7:00 p
Teen Illustration
Media Lab

Teen Illustration

Media Lab

Do you like to draw? Do you like to make your own characters? Come join us in creating a character each week! We will meet every Saturday of the week from 6 PM to 7 PM. See what you can create in a limited amount of time!

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen,

Building Hours
Closed