Al Oerter Recreation Center

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Tide Gate Bridge Construction

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
8/18
Tuesday
8/19
Wednesday
8/20
Thursday
8/21
Friday
8/22
Saturday
8/23
Sunday
8/24

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

12:15 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

4:30 p - 5:45 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

6:00 a - 9:30 a
Teen basketball
Al Oerter Recreation Center

Teen basketball

Al Oerter Recreation Center

Teen open basketball ages 13-17 years old, membership is required. All members must bring a strong lock.

Ages: Child, Teen

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: Adult, Senior

3:10 p - 4:00 p
Youth Skills & Drills
Gymnasium (Court)

Youth Skills & Drills

Gymnasium (Court)

This Youth Skills & Drills sports clinic will provide an opportunity for youth to develop the fundamentals required for playing sports. Participants will engage in calisthenics that enhance endurance and footwork drills that will keep them moving fast and safe when playing sports. This program is for youth ages 6 to 13.

Instructor: Anthony Hackett

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

4:00 p - 5:30 p
Flag Football Clinic (10U & 12U)
Gymnasium (Court)

Flag Football Clinic (10U & 12U)

Gymnasium (Court)

Come learn, play, and compete in Flag Football at Al Oerter. NYC Parks is hosting clinics, leagues, and tournaments for girls and boys. The NYC Parks Instructional Clinics begin in July and run through August, focusing on drills and strategies. This is a pre-season open clinic focusing on teaching the sport of Flag Football and preparing players for the upcoming Flag Football League.

This clinic is for the 10U and 12U age brackets. Children must be between 8 and 12 years old to participate. For more information, contact Coach Anthony at (718) 353-7853 or email Anthony.Hackett@parks.nyc.gov.

Instructor: Anthony Hackett

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

4:30 p - 6:00 p
Afterschool Programming
Gymnasium (Full)

Afterschool Programming

Gymnasium (Full)

Gymnasium closed for afterschool programming.

Ages: Child

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 - 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: 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

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

Flag Football Clinics (17U)

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

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 - 9:45 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: Adult, Senior

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

12:30 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

12:30 p - 3:30 p
Adult Open Badminton
Gymnasium (Court)

Adult Open Badminton

Gymnasium (Court)

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

4:30 p - 5:45 p
Family Time
Gymnasium (Court)

Family Time

Gymnasium (Court)

Family Time

Ages: Everyone

4:30 p - 6:00 p
Afterschool Programming
Gymnasium (Full)

Afterschool Programming

Gymnasium (Full)

Gymnasium closed for afterschool programming.

Ages: Child

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: 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

4:30 p - 5:45 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: Adult, Senior

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: Adult, Senior

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 - 12:00 p
Soccer for kids of Age 4-6
Al Oerter Recreation Center

Soccer for kids of Age 4-6

Al Oerter Recreation Center

Soccer for kids is a great non-contact sport with just a ball and a little open space. Members will learn three basic skills in soccer. Dribbling, passing, and shooting which could all be summarized as ball control.

Instructor: Rodolfo Guevara

Ages: Preschool, Child

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

Adult Table Tennis

Gymnasium (Side)

Adult Table Tennis

Ages: Everyone

12:00 p - 1:00 p
Soccer for kids of Age 7-12
Gymnasium (Court)

Soccer for kids of Age 7-12

Gymnasium (Court)

Soccer for kids is a great non-contact sport with just a ball and a little open space. Members will learn three basic skills in soccer. Dribbling, passing, and shooting which could all be summarized as ball control.

Instructor: Rodolfo Guevara

Ages: Child

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: Child, Teen,

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: Child, Teen,

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: Child, Teen,

Building Hours
Closed

Media Lab Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
8/18
Tuesday
8/19
Wednesday
8/20
Thursday
8/21
Friday
8/22
Saturday
8/23
Sunday
8/24

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

10:00 a - 11:00 a
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Chris Curiale

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 12:00 p
Intro to Computers
Media Lab

Intro to Computers

Media Lab

Learn typing and mouse skills, how to open and save files, basic program functions, and introductory internet tools!

Instructor: Chris Curiale

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:00 p - 2:00 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Chris Curiale

Ages: Everyone

12:30 p - 1:30 p
One-on-One Help
Media Lab

One-on-One Help

Media Lab

Receive one-on-one training in basic computer skills!

Instructor: Chris Curiale

Ages: Adult, Senior

5:00 p - 6:00 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Chris Curiale

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

10:30 a - 12:00 p
TechOpps Adobe Photoshop
Media Lab

TechOpps Adobe Photoshop

Media Lab

"Adobe Photoshop is now considered a household name. Show your skills on the world’s most widely used digital imaging software by becoming an Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design.

Please note: this is not an introductory or drop-in class. It is fast-paced and complex. Be prepared for a challenging and rewarding experience! Entry to this class is only available to those that have completed the TechOpps application and been contacted for placement.

For those interested in the next session, you can find more information here! Get certified and get noticed!"

Instructor: Sarah Skwira

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:30 p - 2:00 p
TechOpps Adobe Illustrator
Media Lab

TechOpps Adobe Illustrator

Media Lab

"Bring your unique vision to life with shapes, color, and effects through Adobe Illustrator, the industry-standard vector graphics software. Earn an industry-recognized certification for Adobe Illustrator and prove your guru skills.

Please note: this is not an introductory or drop-in class. It is fast-paced and complex. Be prepared for a challenging and rewarding experience! Entry to this class is only available to those that have completed the TechOpps application and been contacted for placement.

For those interested in the next session, you can find more information here! Get certified and get noticed!"

Instructor: Sarah Skwira

Ages: Adult, Senior

3:30 p - 5:00 p
Makerspace
Media Lab

Makerspace

Media Lab

Unleash your creativity in this hands-on makerspace class, where you will build, invent, and explore using tools like 3D printers, crafting supplies, and coding kits. Through exciting projects, students will learn problem-solving, teamwork, and design skills while bringing their ideas to life!

Instructor: Chris Curiale

Ages: Child

5:00 p - 6:00 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Chris Curiale

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

10:00 a - 11:00 a
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Chris Curiale

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 12:30 p
Content Creators
Media Lab

Content Creators

Media Lab

Take the platforms you usually use for fun and learn how to actually become a content creator by learning how to shoot, edit, and optimize your post results on social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok

Instructor: Chris Curiale

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:30 p - 2:00 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Chris Curiale

Ages: Everyone

3:30 p - 5:00 p
Intro to Digital Animation
Media Lab

Intro to Digital Animation

Media Lab

Combine your love of drawing and computers to construct an animated sequence!

Instructor: Chris Curiale

Ages: Child

5:00 p - 6:00 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Chris Curiale

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

10:00 a - 11:00 a
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Chris Curiale

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 12:30 p
Intro to Web Design
Media Lab

Intro to Web Design

Media Lab

Learn how to build your own appealing website in this course that illustrates the techniques and theory behind Web Design

Instructor: Chris Curiale

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:30 p - 2:00 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Chris Curiale

Ages: Everyone

3:30 p - 5:00 p
Makerspace
Media Lab

Makerspace

Media Lab

Unleash your creativity in this hands-on makerspace class, where you will build, invent, and explore using tools like 3D printers, crafting supplies, and coding kits. Through exciting projects, students will learn problem-solving, teamwork, and design skills while bringing their ideas to life!

Instructor: Chris Curiale

Ages: Child

5:00 p - 6:00 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Chris Curiale

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

10:00 a - 11:00 a
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Chris Curiale

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 12:00 p
PhotoFit
Media Lab

PhotoFit

Media Lab

Learn photography techniques while exercising in New York City!

Instructor: Chris Curiale

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:00 p - 2:00 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Chris Curiale

Ages: Everyone

12:30 p - 1:30 p
One-on-One Help
Media Lab

One-on-One Help

Media Lab

Receive one-on-one training in basic computer skills!

Instructor: Chris Curiale

Ages: Adult, Senior

5:00 p - 6:00 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Chris Curiale

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
8:00 a - 9:00 p

10:00 a - 3:30 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Chris Curiale

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
Closed