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Membership Extension

For a limited time, we are offering qualifying members the opportunity to receive a 6-month membership extension.
To be eligible to receive the extension, you must meet all three qualification criteria:

          
  • You were an active member on January 14, 2025.
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  • You visited Roy Wilkins Recreation Center between July 14, 2024, and January 14, 2025.
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  • You are a paying member who possesses either an adult indoor pool membership or senior, veteran, or person with a disability membership.

If you believe you meet these qualifications, you may submit a request by completing the online form. The deadline to opt-in for the extension is November 16, 2025.

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 - 9:00 a
Open Adult Basketball
Gymnasium

Open Adult Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Adult Basketball is open to those who are over 18 & have a valid NYC Parks membership. Locks are required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 10:00 a
NYC Parks Hatha Yoga
Merrick and Foch Boulevards

NYC Parks Hatha Yoga

Merrick and Foch Boulevards

Experience the calming and transformative practice of NYC Parks Hatha Yoga, designed for beginners and those looking to deepen their practice.

Instructor: Milisah Lopez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

10:00 a - 11:00 a
Groove & Move Fitness
Gymnasium

Groove & Move Fitness

Gymnasium

This cardio workout will make you feel like a kid again! Don’t be fooled – we’re here to work and sweat. Offering a variety of intensities and modifications, this class is designed to keep your heart rate elevated and increase your overall endurance. We’ll challenge your core muscles, work to improve balance, and we’ll adapt to all ages and ability levels.

Instructor: Ruth Hernandez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 1:30 p
Open Adult Table Tennis
Gymnasium

Open Adult Table Tennis

Gymnasium

Open Adult Table Tennis is open to those who are over 18 & have a valid NYC Parks membership. Please bring a lock.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

1:30 p - 4:30 p
Open Adult Pickleball
Gymnasium

Open Adult Pickleball

Gymnasium

Open Adult Pickleball is open to those who are over 18 & have a valid NYC Parks membership. Please bring a lock.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

4:30 p - 7:00 p
Open Teen Basketball
Gymnasium

Open Teen Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Teen Basketball is open to participants 12 to 17 with a valid NYC Parks membership.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

7:00 p - 9:30 p
Open Adult Basketball
Gymnasium

Open Adult Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Adult Basketball is open to participants 18 & over with a valid NYC Parks membership.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 9:00 a
Open Adult Basketball
Gymnasium

Open Adult Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Adult Basketball is open to those who are over 18 & have a valid NYC Parks membership. Locks are required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 10:00 a
Step up Aerobics
Merrick and Foch Boulevards

Step up Aerobics

Merrick and Foch Boulevards

"Get ready to "step up" your fitness in 2025 with this Step-Up Aerobics class! This unique combination of cardio and body weight exercises will surely get your heart pumping and muscles moving. Using this classic piece of equipment made popular in the 80's, come and experience an updated twist with new choreography and fun music! Open to all fitness levels and, modifications provided

Instructor: Milisah Lopez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

10:00 a - 11:00 a
Chair Aerobics
Merrick and Foch Boulevards
Accessible Facilities

Chair Aerobics

Merrick and Foch Boulevards

Enjoy a great workout without leaving your seat! This class is excellent for those with limited mobility and those who are just starting their fitness journey. We'll hold a seat for you! Join every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Instructor: Geraldine Guese

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

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

11:30 a - 3:00 p
Open Adult Pickleball
Gymnasium

Open Adult Pickleball

Gymnasium

Open Adult Pickleball is open to those who are over 18 & have a valid NYC Parks membership. Please bring a lock.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Youth Soccer League (Beginner & Intermediate)
Merrick and Foch Boulevards

Youth Soccer League (Beginner & Intermediate)

Merrick and Foch Boulevards

Our youth soccer program offers a fun and safe environment where kids ages 6-13 years can learn the fundamentals of soccer, build confidence, and develop teamwork skills. Join Coach Geraldine at Roy Wilkins Park right at the track & field area for some kickin' fun!

Instructor: Geraldine Guese

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

4:00 p - 7:00 p
Open Play Volleyball
Gymnasium

Open Play Volleyball

Gymnasium

Open play volleyball for all ages.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

7:00 p - 9:30 p
Open Adult Pickleball
Gymnasium

Open Adult Pickleball

Gymnasium

Open Adult Basketball is open to participants 18 & over with a valid NYC Parks membership.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 9:00 a
Open Adult Basketball
Gymnasium

Open Adult Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Adult Basketball is open to those who are over 18 & have a valid NYC Parks membership. Locks are required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 10:00 a
Stretch & Tone 101
Merrick and Foch Boulevards

Stretch & Tone 101

Merrick and Foch Boulevards

Summer is here and, if you are looking to perfect that summer beach body then you need to join this total body exercise class. Tone up to a fitter and more fabulous version of yourself by completing a variety of weight bearing exercises, along with lifting weights to strengthen

Instructor: Milisah Lopez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

10:00 a - 11:30 a
Open Adult Table Tennis
Gymnasium

Open Adult Table Tennis

Gymnasium

Open Adult Table Tennis is open to those who are over 18 & have a valid NYC Parks membership. Please bring a lock.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:30 a - 3:00 p
Open Adult Pickleball
Gymnasium

Open Adult Pickleball

Gymnasium

Open Adult Pickleball is open to those who are over 18 & have a valid NYC Parks membership. Please bring a lock.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:30 p - 4:00 p
The Basketball Factory (Intermediate / Advanced)
Gymnasium

The Basketball Factory (Intermediate / Advanced)

Gymnasium

Teens from ages 13-17 will be able to enhance their basketball skills and elevate their fundamentals, which is a crucial key for youth to excel at the game of basketball. The class will focus on advancing / sharpen their offensive and defensive skills through series of drills to take their game to the next level! Open to teens with intermediate - advance skills.

Instructor: Selassie Samuels

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Child, Teen,

4:00 p - 7:00 p
Open Teen Basketball
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center

Open Teen Basketball

Roy Wilkins Recreation Center

Open Teen Basketball is open to participants 12 to 17 with a valid NYC Parks membership.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

6:00 p - 7:00 p
Hot & Spicy Basic Salsa Dance
Activity Room A

Hot & Spicy Basic Salsa Dance

Activity Room A

Learn basic salsa steps as easy as 1,2,3 and 4! Come spend your Thursday evenings learning the basics of salsa and make friends. This program is designed for beginners but all skill levels are welcome. Membership is required.

Instructor: Ruth Hernandez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

7:00 p - 9:30 p
Family Badminton
Gymnasium

Family Badminton

Gymnasium

Open play for participants of all ages. All participants must have a valid NYC Parks membership.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 9:00 a
Open Adult Basketball
Gymnasium

Open Adult Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Adult Basketball is open to those who are over 18 & have a valid NYC Parks membership. Locks are required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 10:00 a
Powerball
Merrick and Foch Boulevards

Powerball

Merrick and Foch Boulevards

Strengthen your core muscles through this fitness class utilizing stability balls and medicine balls. Balance and body weight exercises will get your heart pumping. This class offers a variety of intensities and modification and is open to all adult members 18 & up with a valid NYC Parks membership.

Instructor: Milisah Lopez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

10:00 a - 11:00 a
Chair Aerobics
Merrick and Foch Boulevards
Accessible Facilities

Chair Aerobics

Merrick and Foch Boulevards

Enjoy a great workout without leaving your seat! This class is excellent for those with limited mobility and those who are just starting their fitness journey. We'll hold a seat for you! Join every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Instructor: Geraldine Guese

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

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

11:30 a - 3:00 p
Open Adult Pickleball
Gymnasium

Open Adult Pickleball

Gymnasium

Open Adult Basketball is open to participants 18 & over with a valid NYC Parks membership.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:00 p - 1:00 p
Outdoor Bocce Zone
Merrick and Foch Boulevards
Accessible Facilities

Outdoor Bocce Zone

Merrick and Foch Boulevards

Bocce is a simple and fun outdoor game with a long, rich history. Our program aims to teach the basic principles of the sport while having as much fun as we can. Come and play outdoors with us on Thursdays. This program is open to all members 18 and up.

Instructor: Geraldine Guese

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

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

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Teen Kickball
Merrick and Foch Boulevards

Teen Kickball

Merrick and Foch Boulevards

This teen program offers a fun and safe environment where teens ages 13-17 years can compete against each other in a fun game of kickball. Kickball is a classic playground game that is fun, and easy to learn, teens will learn the basic sport of kickball. It is an active game that combines kicking, running, and following simple rules similar to baseball.

Instructor: Selassie Samuels

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen,

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Youth Soccer League (Beginner & Intermediate)
Merrick and Foch Boulevards

Youth Soccer League (Beginner & Intermediate)

Merrick and Foch Boulevards

Our youth soccer program offers a fun and safe environment where kids ages 6-13 years can learn the fundamentals of soccer, build confidence, and develop teamwork skills. Join Coach Geraldine at Roy Wilkins Park right at the track & field area for some kickin' fun!

Instructor: Geraldine Guese

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

4:00 p - 7:00 p
Open Teen Basketball
Gymnasium

Open Teen Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Teen Basketball is open to participants 12 to 17 with a valid NYC Parks membership.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

7:00 p - 9:30 p
Open Play Volleyball
Gymnasium

Open Play Volleyball

Gymnasium

Open play volleyball for all ages.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 10:00 a
Open Adult Basketball
Gymnasium

Open Adult Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Adult Basketball is open to those who are over 18 & have a valid NYC Parks membership. Locks are required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

10:00 a - 11:00 a
Cardio Fusion
Merrick and Foch Boulevards

Cardio Fusion

Merrick and Foch Boulevards

Cardio Fusion is a beginner-level class that focuses on body weight exercises that will get your heart pumping! Offering a variety of intensities and modifications, Cardio Fusion is open to all. If you’re looking for a full body workout that will keep you moving, come join us!

Instructor: Milisah Lopez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 1:30 p
Open Adult Table Tennis
Gymnasium

Open Adult Table Tennis

Gymnasium

Open Adult Table Tennis is open to those who are over 18 & have a valid NYC Parks membership. Please bring a lock.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

1:30 p - 4:30 p
Open Adult Pickleball
Gymnasium

Open Adult Pickleball

Gymnasium

Open Adult Pickleball is open to those who are over 18 & have a valid NYC Parks membership. Please bring a lock.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

4:30 p - 7:00 p
Family Badminton
Gymnasium

Family Badminton

Gymnasium

Family badminton is open to families of all ages. Each family member must have a membership.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

7:00 p - 9:30 p
Open Teen Basketball
Gymnasium

Open Teen Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Teen Basketball is open to participants 18 & over with a valid NYC Parks membership.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

Building Hours
8:00 a - 8:00 p

8:00 a - 8:00 p
Open Access Fitness Room
Fitness Room

Open Access Fitness Room

Fitness Room

Open Access Fitness Room. Membership is required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

8:00 a - 9:00 a
Family Open Gym
Gymnasium

Family Open Gym

Gymnasium

Open play for families of all ages. All participants must have a valid NYC Parks membership. Equipment and balls are provided.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 10:00 a
Hula Hoop Fitness
Gymnasium

Hula Hoop Fitness

Gymnasium

This unique cardio workout will certainly make you feel like a kid again! But don’t be fooled – prepare to sweat! This low impact – safe for all fitness class is designed to keep your heart rate elevated and increase your overall endurance. Hula Hoop Fitness aims to challenge your core muscles, improve balance, and can be practiced anywhere by people of all ages and ability levels. Not a Hula Hoop Pro? Don’t let that hold your back, modifications are provided for all. Come join the fun!

Instructor: Ruth Hernandez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

4:00 p - 8:00 p
Saturday Night Lights
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center

Saturday Night Lights

Roy Wilkins Recreation 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! Bring your friends, and meet some new, to enjoy a variety of activities from sports to fitness classes, games, arts, and cultural. Socialize with your friends while you learn new skills!

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen,

4:00 p - 6:00 p
SNL: Open Teen Volleyball
Gymnasium

SNL: Open Teen Volleyball

Gymnasium

Open play volleyball for players aged 12 - 19.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen,

6:00 p - 8:00 p
SNL: Open Teen Basketball
Gymnasium

SNL: Open Teen Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Teen Basketball for Saturday Night Lights is open to participants ages 12-19. Locks are required for every participant. Membership is required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen,

Building Hours
8:00 a - 6:00 p

8:00 a - 5:45 p
Open Access Fitness Room
Fitness Room

Open Access Fitness Room

Fitness Room

Open Access Fitness Room for Adults 18 & over. Membership is required.

Ages: Teen, Adult, Senior

Pool 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

11:00 a - 12:45 p
Adult Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Adult Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Open Lap Swim has 3 lanes; slow, medium, and fast. All participants require membership.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

1:00 p - 4:45 p
General Swim
Indoor Pool

General Swim

Indoor Pool

General Swim is open to members of all ages. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Membership is required for all participants.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

5:00 p - 6:45 p
Adult Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Adult Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Open Lap Swim has 3 lanes; slow, medium, and fast. All participants require membership.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

1:00 p - 3:15 p
Adult Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Adult Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Adult Lap Swim takes place at Roy Wilkins Recreation Center Indoor Pool on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1:00 PM to 3:15 PM.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

3:30 p - 6:45 p
General Swim
Indoor Pool

General Swim

Indoor Pool

General Swim takes place at Roy Wilkins Recreation Center on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30PM - 6:45 PM.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

11:00 a - 12:45 p
Adult Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Adult Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Open Lap Swim has 3 lanes; slow, medium, and fast. All participants require membership.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

1:00 p - 4:45 p
General Swim
Indoor Pool

General Swim

Indoor Pool

General Swim is open to members of all ages. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Membership is required for all participants.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

5:00 p - 6:45 p
Adult Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Adult Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Open Lap Swim has 3 lanes; slow, medium, and fast. All participants require membership.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

1:00 p - 3:15 p
Adult Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Adult Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Adult Lap Swim takes place at Roy Wilkins Recreation Center Indoor Pool on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1:00 PM to 3:15 PM.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

3:30 p - 6:45 p
General Swim
Indoor Pool

General Swim

Indoor Pool

General Swim takes place at Roy Wilkins Recreation Center on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30PM - 6:45 PM.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

11:00 a - 12:45 p
Adult Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Adult Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Open Lap Swim has 3 lanes; slow, medium, and fast. All participants require membership.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

1:00 p - 3:15 p
Adult Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Adult Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Adult Lap Swim takes place at Roy Wilkins Recreation Center Indoor Pool on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1:00 PM to 3:15 PM.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

3:30 p - 4:30 p
General Swim
Indoor Pool

General Swim

Indoor Pool

General Swim takes place at Roy Wilkins Recreation Center Indoor Pool from 3:30PM - 4:30PM.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

4:30 p - 7:00 p
Family Swim
Indoor Pool

Family Swim

Indoor Pool

Family Swim takes place at Roy Wilkins Recreation Center Indoor Pool on Fridays from 4:30PM - 7PM.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
8:00 a - 8:00 p

9:00 a - 11:45 a
Adult Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Adult Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Adult Lap Swim takes place at Roy Wilkins Recreation Center Indoor Pool on Saturdays from 9AM-11:45AM.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

12:00 p - 3:00 p
Family Swim
Indoor Pool

Family Swim

Indoor Pool

Family Swim takes place at Roy Wilkins Recreation Center indoor pool from 12PM - 3 PM.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

3:00 p - 5:00 p
General Swim
Indoor Pool

General Swim

Indoor Pool

General swimming at Roy Wilkins takes place on Saturdays from 3PM - 5 PM.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
8:00 a - 6:00 p

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