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Center Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
3/16
Tuesday
3/17
Wednesday
3/18
Thursday
3/19
Friday
3/20
Saturday
3/21
Sunday
3/22

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 10:00 p
MC Open wieght room and Cardio Room
McCarren Play Center

MC Open wieght room and Cardio Room

McCarren Play Center

Open access to Weight room and Cardio room

Ages: Everyone

6:00 a - 9:00 a
MC Morning Adult Basketball
Gymnasium

MC Morning Adult Basketball

Gymnasium

Come by and play against fellow members and enjoy a friendly game of baskeball

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 11:00 a
MC Mommy & Me exercise and playtime
Gymnasium

MC Mommy & Me exercise and playtime

Gymnasium

Mommy and Me time that will engage youths and parents in exercises, story time and Scooter racing

Instructor: Lillie Ballard

Ages: Child, Preschool

12:00 p - 2:00 p
MC Adult Pickleball
Gymnasium

MC Adult Pickleball

Gymnasium

Join the popular sport of pickleball. Compete with other members in open games and increase your skills.

Instructor: Nathan Keitt

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:00 p - 3:00 p
MC Youth Open Basketball
Gymnasium

MC Youth Open Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Access to Members under 18 years old

Ages: Child, Teen

4:00 p - 5:30 p
MC Hoops with Mo
Gymnasium

MC Hoops with Mo

Gymnasium

This program is to help young players reach their full potential on and off the court. Led by Coach Mauricio. The program will teach the essentials basketball skills, confidence and love for the game.

Instructor: Mauricio Cortez Jr.

Ages: Everyone

5:30 p - 7:00 p
MC Basketball Clinics with Coach Jo 12U
Gymnasium

MC Basketball Clinics with Coach Jo 12U

Gymnasium

This Program will provide a positive structured environment for self-improvement, personal growth and community development. As well an opportunity regardless of skill to have a postive basketball experience followed by a league in each borough. for ages 12 to 14

Instructor: Jovan Smith

Ages: Everyone

6:30 p - 7:30 p
Bodyweight Interval Training
Multi-Use Room C

Bodyweight Interval Training

Multi-Use Room C

Bodyweight Interval Training is an energetic yet low impact exercise class that will get your muscles moving! This mix of cardio and body weight strength exercises is a great way to get a full body workout. Whether you're new to exercise or not, the modifications offered in this class make it open to all fitness levels. Come check it out! Please bring your own yoga mat!

Instructor: Harriet Carter-Range

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 9:00 a
MC Morning Adult Basketball
Gymnasium

MC Morning Adult Basketball

Gymnasium

Come by and play against fellow members and enjoy a friendly game of baskeball

Ages: Adult, Senior

6:00 a - 10:00 p
MC Open wieght room and Cardio Room
McCarren Play Center

MC Open wieght room and Cardio Room

McCarren Play Center

Open access to Weight room and Cardio room

Ages: Everyone

9:00 a - 11:00 a
MC Mommy & Me exercise and playtime
Gymnasium

MC Mommy & Me exercise and playtime

Gymnasium

Mommy and Me time that will engage youths and parents in exercises, story time and Scooter racing

Instructor: Lillie Ballard

Ages: Preschool, Child

11:00 a - 12:00 p
MC Senior Chair Aerobics
Multi-Use Room A
Accessible Facilities

MC Senior Chair Aerobics

Multi-Use Room A

Senior Chair Aerobics is a fun, low-impact exercise class designed for senior. All movements are done while sitting in a chair, making it safe and easy for all fitness levels. The class includes gentle cardio, stretching, light strength exercises, and coordination activities to help improve mobility, circulation, and flexibility — all while enjoying music and friendly company

Instructor: Zaire Hughes

Ages: Adult, Senior

Accessible Facilities
This program has been specifically adapted for people with disabilities.

12:00 p - 2:00 p
MC Adult Pickleball
Gymnasium

MC Adult Pickleball

Gymnasium

Join the popular sport of pickleball. Compete with other members in open games and increase your skills.

Instructor: Nathan Keitt

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:00 p - 1:00 p
MC Step in the name of Love
Multi-Use Room A

MC Step in the name of Love

Multi-Use Room A

This is step fitness class for beginners to improve health and wellness, using step platforms and music to keep the body pumping as well as getting in shape.

Instructor: Lillie Ballard

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior, Adult

2:00 p - 3:00 p
MC Youth Open Basketball
Gymnasium

MC Youth Open Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Access to Members under 18 years old

Ages: Teen, Child

4:00 p - 5:00 p
Tots Finger painiting with Ashley
Multi-Use Room B

Tots Finger painiting with Ashley

Multi-Use Room B

Finger painting class for toddlers ages 1-3.The class will help the tots explore, learn and develop through sensory play. The class will introduce them to texture, color and patterns.

Instructor: Ashley Best

Ages: Preschool

4:00 p - 5:00 p
MC Small Threadz Kidz
Multi-Use Room C

MC Small Threadz Kidz

Multi-Use Room C

Our fashion design class for the youth provide an immersive experience in the world of design and style. We empower young minds to express themselves through fabric.

Instructor: Jovan Smith

Ages: Child

4:30 p - 6:00 p
Mc Vine's Point Guard Academy
Gymnasium

Mc Vine's Point Guard Academy

Gymnasium

Teens will have the ability to come in and get advanced skill training to become a better point guard. Youths will be able to learn how to make better and proper reads as a point guard that includes different kinds of finishing around the rim, footwork, dribble combinations and shots.

Instructor: Devine Chisholm

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 10:00 p
MC Open wieght room and Cardio Room
McCarren Play Center

MC Open wieght room and Cardio Room

McCarren Play Center

Open access to Weight room and Cardio room

Ages: Everyone

6:00 a - 9:00 a
MC Morning Adult Basketball
Gymnasium

MC Morning Adult Basketball

Gymnasium

Come by and play against fellow members and enjoy a friendly game of baskeball

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 11:00 a
MC Mommy & Me exercise and playtime
Gymnasium

MC Mommy & Me exercise and playtime

Gymnasium

Mommy and Me time that will engage youths and parents in exercises, story time and Scooter racing

Instructor: Lillie Ballard

Ages: Child, Preschool

12:00 p - 1:00 p
MC Step in the name of Love
Multi-Use Room A

MC Step in the name of Love

Multi-Use Room A

This is step fitness class for beginners to improve health and wellness, using step platforms and music to keep the body pumping as well as getting in shape.

Instructor: Lillie Ballard

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior, Adult

12:00 p - 2:00 p
MC Adult Beginner's Pickleball
Gymnasium

MC Adult Beginner's Pickleball

Gymnasium

Come learn or get better with our beginner's day for pickleball. It is never too late to enjoy the growing new sport of Pickleball!!

Ages: Senior, Adult

2:00 p - 3:00 p
MC Youth Open Basketball
Gymnasium

MC Youth Open Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Access to Members under 18 years old

Ages: Teen, Child

3:00 p - 4:00 p
MC Table Tennis with Zaire
Multi-Use Room C

MC Table Tennis with Zaire

Multi-Use Room C

This program offers a fun and engaging way for young people to learn and enjoy table tennis. Participants develop basic skills, coordination, and sportsmanship through guided instruction, practice games, and friendly competition. The program is open to all skill levels, with no prior experience required.

Instructor: Zaire Hughes

Ages: Teen, Child

4:00 p - 5:00 p
Night of Champions
Multi-Use Room C

Night of Champions

Multi-Use Room C

This program is to see who really is skilled in video games, players will compete each week to see who will make it to the night of champions. one person will be crowned the champion at the end.

Instructor: Jovan Smith

Ages: Teen, Child

4:30 p - 6:00 p
MC Junior knicks with Devine 14U
Gymnasium

MC Junior knicks with Devine 14U

Gymnasium

Youths 12-14 will learn and prepare to learn some of the basics of competitive basketball. Learning new dribbling techniques, defensive tips, leadership and proper sportsmanship

Instructor: Devine Chisholm

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

6:00 p - 7:00 p
MC Teen Volleyball
McCarren Play Center

MC Teen Volleyball

McCarren Play Center

Youth Volleyball for teens

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 9:00 a
MC Morning Adult Basketball
Gymnasium

MC Morning Adult Basketball

Gymnasium

Come by and play against fellow members and enjoy a friendly game of baskeball

Ages: Senior, Adult

6:00 a - 10:00 p
MC Open wieght room and Cardio Room
McCarren Play Center

MC Open wieght room and Cardio Room

McCarren Play Center

Open access to Weight room and Cardio room

Ages: Everyone

9:00 a - 11:00 a
MC Mommy & Me exercise and playtime
Gymnasium

MC Mommy & Me exercise and playtime

Gymnasium

Mommy and Me time that will engage youths and parents in exercises, story time and Scooter racing

Instructor: Lillie Ballard

Ages: Child, Preschool

12:00 p - 2:00 p
MC Adult Pickleball
Gymnasium

MC Adult Pickleball

Gymnasium

Join the popular sport of pickleball. Compete with other members in open games and increase your skills.

Instructor: Nathan Keitt

Ages: Senior, Adult

12:00 p - 1:00 p
MC Step in the name of Love
Multi-Use Room A

MC Step in the name of Love

Multi-Use Room A

This is step fitness class for beginners to improve health and wellness, using step platforms and music to keep the body pumping as well as getting in shape.

Instructor: Lillie Ballard

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:00 p - 3:30 p
MC Youth Open Basketball
Gymnasium

MC Youth Open Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Access to Members under 18 years old

Ages: Child, Teen

3:00 p - 4:00 p
MC Table Tennis with Zaire
Multi-Use Room C

MC Table Tennis with Zaire

Multi-Use Room C

This program offers a fun and engaging way for young people to learn and enjoy table tennis. Participants develop basic skills, coordination, and sportsmanship through guided instruction, practice games, and friendly competition. The program is open to all skill levels, with no prior experience required.

Instructor: Zaire Hughes

Ages: Teen, Child

4:00 p - 5:00 p
Tots Finger painiting with Ashley
Multi-Use Room B

Tots Finger painiting with Ashley

Multi-Use Room B

Finger painting class for toddlers ages 1-3.The class will help the tots explore, learn and develop through sensory play. The class will introduce them to texture, color and patterns.

Instructor: Ashley Best

Ages: Preschool

5:00 p - 7:00 p
MC Hoops with Mo
Gymnasium

MC Hoops with Mo

Gymnasium

This program is to help young players reach their full potential on and off the court. Led by Coach Mauricio. The program will teach the essentials basketball skills, confidence and love for the game.

Instructor: Mauricio Cortez Jr.

Ages: Everyone

6:00 p - 7:00 p
SharQui- The Bellydance Workout
Multi-Use Room D

SharQui- The Bellydance Workout

Multi-Use Room D

In a SharQui class, you’ll learn new moves and combinations in flow. You’ll gradually build up to more complex movements starting with the very basics! If you can walk in place, you can belly dance with SharQui. This class is taught to music with easy-to-follow steps that will surely get your heart pumping!

Instructor: Carol Henning

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior, Adult

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 10:00 p
MC Open wieght room and Cardio Room
McCarren Play Center

MC Open wieght room and Cardio Room

McCarren Play Center

Open access to Weight room and Cardio room

Ages: Everyone

6:00 a - 9:00 a
MC Morning Adult Basketball
Gymnasium

MC Morning Adult Basketball

Gymnasium

Come by and play against fellow members and enjoy a friendly game of baskeball

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 11:00 a
MC Mommy & Me exercise and playtime
Gymnasium

MC Mommy & Me exercise and playtime

Gymnasium

Mommy and Me time that will engage youths and parents in exercises, story time and Scooter racing

Instructor: Lillie Ballard

Ages: Preschool, Child

12:00 p - 2:00 p
MC Adult Pickleball
Gymnasium

MC Adult Pickleball

Gymnasium

Join the popular sport of pickleball. Compete with other members in open games and increase your skills.

Instructor: Nathan Keitt

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:00 p - 4:00 p
Mc Shooting Mechanics 101
Gymnasium

Mc Shooting Mechanics 101

Gymnasium

Program will help youths improve their shooting consistency, decision-making, footwork and conditioning.

Instructor: Jovan Smith

Ages: Everyone

3:00 p - 4:00 p
MC Table Tennis with Zaire
Multi-Use Room C

MC Table Tennis with Zaire

Multi-Use Room C

This program offers a fun and engaging way for young people to learn and enjoy table tennis. Participants develop basic skills, coordination, and sportsmanship through guided instruction, practice games, and friendly competition. The program is open to all skill levels, with no prior experience required.

Instructor: Zaire Hughes

Ages: Teen, Child

4:30 p - 6:00 p
MC Basketball Clinics with Coach Jo 14U
Gymnasium

MC Basketball Clinics with Coach Jo 14U

Gymnasium

This Program will provide a positive structured environment for self-improvement, personal growth and community development. As well an opportunity regardless of skill to have a postive basketball experience followed by a league in each borough. for ages 12 to 14

Instructor: Jovan Smith

Ages: Everyone

6:00 p - 7:00 p
MC Teen Volleyball
McCarren Play Center

MC Teen Volleyball

McCarren Play Center

Youth Volleyball for teens

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
8:00 a - 4:00 p

8:00 a - 11:00 a
MC Early Morning Adult Basketball Run
Gymnasium

MC Early Morning Adult Basketball Run

Gymnasium

on 4 full court games! First come, first served teams are created on the sideline.
Come out, get active, and enjoy some good hoops to start your day!

Ages: Adult, Senior

8:00 a - 4:00 p
MC Open wieght room and Cardio Room
McCarren Play Center

MC Open wieght room and Cardio Room

McCarren Play Center

Open access to Weight room and Cardio room

Ages: Everyone

9:30 a - 1:30 p
POW " Power of We"
Multi-Use Room C
Accessible Facilities

POW " Power of We"

Multi-Use Room C

Adaptive program for children ranging from 5 years old to 17 years old.

Ages: Everyone

Accessible Facilities
This program has been specifically adapted for people with disabilities.

12:00 p - 2:00 p
MC CityParks Girls forward
McCarren Play Center

MC CityParks Girls forward

McCarren Play Center

Two Hours of Sports for girls

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

4:00 p - 11:59 p
Saturday Night Lights at McCarren teens
McCarren Play Center
Accessible Facilities

Saturday Night Lights at McCarren teens

McCarren Play Center

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! The
following activities can be expected during Saturday Night Lights at
McCarren Play Center: basketball and access to the fitness and cardio rooms.

Ages: Teen, Child

Accessible Facilities
This program has been specifically adapted for people with disabilities.

Building Hours
Closed

Media Lab Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
3/16
Tuesday
3/17
Wednesday
3/18
Thursday
3/19
Friday
3/20
Saturday
3/21
Sunday
3/22
There are no programs scheduled at this time, please try the next 7 days or check back later.