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December 10, 2021

NYC PARKS LEADS THE CITY IN GREEN ROOF DEVELOPMENT: ADDS 50,000 SQFT AND CREATES NEW YOUTH SUSTAINABILITY CORPS

New installations will provide projected savings of approximately $8.65 million to the City,...

June 16, 2021

NYC PARKS RE/NAMES 16 SITES IN HONOR OF THE BLACK EXPERIENCE IN NYC

Mullaly Park & Recreation Center announced for 2022 renaming in honor of Rev. T. Wendell...

December 18, 2008

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Columbia University Brightens Holiday Celebration at Highbridge Recreation Center

The Gulf Coast Recovers student group from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health...

August 15, 2007

You Can Help Design Parks Of The Future

Parks Department collects public surveys for PlaNYC parks The New York City Department of...

March 18, 2004

AFTERSCHOOL STUDENTS CALL THE SHOTS

If you were the Commissioner of Parks & Recreation, what would you do? Every month, Parks...

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Kwame Ture Recreation Center
Due to a mechanical issue, the front entrance of the Kwame Ture Recreation Center is temporarily out of service. Please use the back entrance to access the facility until further notice.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
Anticipated Completion: 06/30/2025
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Kwame Ture Recreation Center
In observance of Labor Day, Kwame Ture Recreation Center will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025.
Anticipated Completion: 09/01/2025
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Membership Extension





For a limited time, we are offering qualifying members the opportunity to receive a 3.5-month membership extension.


To be eligible to receive the extension, you must meet all three qualification criteria:







          
  • You were an active member on January 30, 2025.


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  • You visited Kwame Ture Recreation Center between July 30, 2024, and January 30, 2025.


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  • You are a paying member who possesses either an adult membership or a 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 October 26, 2025.