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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
10/13
Tuesday
10/14
Wednesday
10/15
Thursday
10/16
Friday
10/17
Saturday
10/18
Sunday
10/19

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 participants 18 & over with a valid NYC Parks membership.

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 - 12:00 p
NYC Parks Hatha Yoga
Gymnasium

NYC Parks Hatha Yoga

Gymnasium

Experience the calming and transformative practice of Hatha Yoga, designed for beginners and those looking to deepen their practice. In this supportive class, you'll explore foundational poses to build flexibility, strength, and mindfulness through breathwork and gentle movements. This class is led by an instructor currently going through a yoga teacher training program, offering a nurturing environment for personal growth and learning. Whether you're new to yoga or looking to refine your practice, join us for a peaceful and enriching journey toward well-being.

Instructor: Milisah Lopez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

6:30 p - 7:30 p
Focal Point
Gymnasium

Focal Point

Gymnasium

Focal Point is a fitness program that will focus and address all components of a person’s physical fitness. We will utilize a multifaceted and sometimes dual themed format with each program session. Each class will consist of a primary theme and a secondary focus. Modifications will be available.

Instructor: Jamaal Jones

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

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

Open Adult Basketball

Gymnasium

Adult Open Basketball is open to those 18 & up. Membership is required.

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 participants 18 & over with a valid NYC Parks membership.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 10:00 a
Step up Aerobics
Gymnasium

Step up Aerobics

Gymnasium

"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
Gymnasium

Chair Aerobics

Gymnasium

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

11:15 a - 2:00 p
Open Beginner's Pickleball
Gymnasium

Open Beginner's Pickleball

Gymnasium

Open Beginner's Pickleball is open to those who are over 18 & have a valid NYC Parks membership. Please bring a lock. Peer led instructional play, first court reserved for beginners.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

6:30 p - 7:30 p
The Basketball Factory
Gymnasium

The Basketball Factory

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 skills.

Instructor: Selassie Samuels

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Child, Teen

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

Open Adult Pickleball

Gymnasium

Adult Open Pickleball is open to those 18 & up. Membership is required.

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 participants 18 & over with a valid NYC Parks membership.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 10:00 a
Stretch & Tone 101
Gymnasium

Stretch & Tone 101

Gymnasium

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 - 11:00 a
Cardio Fusion
Gymnasium

Cardio Fusion

Gymnasium

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 - 12:30 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

12:30 p - 2:00 p
Open Adult Pickleball
Gymnasium

Open Adult Pickleball

Gymnasium

Adult Open Pickleball is open to those who are over 18 & up. Membership is required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

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

6:30 p - 7:30 p
Focal Point
Gymnasium

Focal Point

Gymnasium

Focal Point is a fitness program that will focus and address all components of a person’s physical fitness. We will utilize a multifaceted and sometimes dual themed format with each program session. Each class will consist of a primary theme and a secondary focus. Modifications will be available.

Instructor: Jamaal Jones

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

7:30 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. Anyone under the age of 25 is free.

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 participants 18 & over with a valid NYC Parks membership.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 10:00 a
Powerball
Gymnasium

Powerball

Gymnasium

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
Gymnasium

Chair Aerobics

Gymnasium

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

11:15 a - 2:00 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

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

Open Play Volleyball

Gymnasium

Open Play basketball is open to members of 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 participants 18 & over with a valid NYC Parks membership.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

10:00 a - 11:00 a
Cardio Fusion
Gymnasium

Cardio Fusion

Gymnasium

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 - 12:30 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

12:30 p - 2:00 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

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 - 10:00 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: Everyone

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,

5:30 p - 6:30 p
SNL HIIT with Teens
Activity Room A

SNL HIIT with Teens

Activity Room A

Looking to improve your overall athletic performance? Members ages 13-17 can join Roy Wilkins Recreation Center every Saturday to build and improve strength, stamina, coordination, and confidence through high intensity interval workouts. Each session includes a dynamic warm-up, a HIIT circuit with varied movements, and a cool-down with stretching.

Instructor: Geraldine Guese

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

2:00 p - 5:00 p
Decks and Dots Card and Domino Club
Activity Room A

Decks and Dots Card and Domino Club

Activity Room A

Looking for laughter, strategy, and good company? Join the Decks and Dots Card and Domino Club, where every shuffle brings excitement and every dot counts! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just learning the ropes, you’ll enjoy friendly competition, new friendships, and plenty of fun.

Instructor: Durice Jones

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

Pool Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
10/13
Tuesday
10/14
Wednesday
10/15
Thursday
10/16
Friday
10/17
Saturday
10/18
Sunday
10/19

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

7:00 a - 10:15 a
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

10:30 a - 11:30 a
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: Adult, Senior

11:30 a - 12:30 p
Roy Wilkins: Water Exercise
Indoor Pool

Roy Wilkins: Water Exercise

Indoor Pool

An instructor led class in the water with heart pumping music to energize participants, increase total body strength, burn calories and sculpt muscles. Also, water aerobics will improve cardio-vascular fitness and increase range of motion and flexibility. Recreation Membership Required. Walk-in registration. Please register at the Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center starting August 25.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior

12:45 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 - 9:30 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

7:00 a - 10:15 a
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

10:30 a - 11:30 a
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: Adult, Senior

11:30 a - 12:30 p
Roy Wilkins: Water Exercise
Indoor Pool

Roy Wilkins: Water Exercise

Indoor Pool

An instructor led class in the water with heart pumping music to energize participants, increase total body strength, burn calories and sculpt muscles. Also, water aerobics will improve cardio-vascular fitness and increase range of motion and flexibility. Recreation Membership Required. Walk-in registration. Please register at the Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center starting August 25.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior

12:45 p - 3:45 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

4:00 p - 5:45 p
Family Swim
Indoor Pool

Family Swim

Indoor Pool

Family Swim is open to families only. All participants require a membership.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

6:00 p - 9:30 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

7:00 a - 10:15 a
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

10:30 a - 11:30 a
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: Adult, Senior

11:30 a - 12:30 p
Roy Wilkins: Water Exercise
Indoor Pool

Roy Wilkins: Water Exercise

Indoor Pool

An instructor led class in the water with heart pumping music to energize participants, increase total body strength, burn calories and sculpt muscles. Also, water aerobics will improve cardio-vascular fitness and increase range of motion and flexibility. Recreation Membership Required. Walk-in registration. Please register at the Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center starting August 25.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior

12:45 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 - 9:30 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

7:00 a - 10:15 a
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

10:30 a - 11:30 a
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: Adult, Senior

11:30 a - 12:30 p
Roy Wilkins: Water Exercise
Indoor Pool

Roy Wilkins: Water Exercise

Indoor Pool

An instructor led class in the water with heart pumping music to energize participants, increase total body strength, burn calories and sculpt muscles. Also, water aerobics will improve cardio-vascular fitness and increase range of motion and flexibility. Recreation Membership Required. Walk-in registration. Please register at the Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center starting August 25.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior

12:45 p - 3:45 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

4:00 p - 5:45 p
Family Swim
Indoor Pool

Family Swim

Indoor Pool

Family Swim is open to families only. All participants require a membership.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

6:00 p - 9:30 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

7:00 a - 10:15 a
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

10:30 a - 11:30 a
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: Adult, Senior

11:30 a - 12:30 p
Roy Wilkins: Water Exercise
Indoor Pool

Roy Wilkins: Water Exercise

Indoor Pool

An instructor led class in the water with heart pumping music to energize participants, increase total body strength, burn calories and sculpt muscles. Also, water aerobics will improve cardio-vascular fitness and increase range of motion and flexibility. Recreation Membership Required. Walk-in registration. Please register at the Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center starting August 25.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior

12:45 p - 3:00 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

3:00 p - 5:45 p
Family Swim
Indoor Pool

Family Swim

Indoor Pool

Family Swim is open to families only. All participants require a membership.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

6:00 p - 9:30 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
8:00 a - 8:00 p

8:00 a - 12:00 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

12:15 p - 4:00 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

4:00 p - 7:30 p
Saturday Night Lights Teen Swim
Indoor Pool

Saturday Night Lights Teen Swim

Indoor Pool

Saturday Night Lights is open to participants ages 12-19. All participants need an NYC Parks membership. Other programs include the fitness room, and gymnasium. Proper bathing attire is required to use the pool.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen,

Building Hours
8:00 a - 6:00 p

8:00 a - 10:45 a
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

11:00 a - 2:00 p
Family Swim
Indoor Pool

Family Swim

Indoor Pool

Family Swim is open to families only. All participants require a membership.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

2:00 p - 3:45 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

4:00 p - 5:30 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