McCarren Play Center

Back to Center Information

Center Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
12/23
Tuesday
12/24
Wednesday
12/25
Thursday
12/26
Friday
12/27
Saturday
12/28
Sunday
12/29

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

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

McCarren Adult Morning Basketball

Gymnasium

Enjoy open play basketball with fellow members

Ages: Senior, Adult

7:30 a - 9:00 a
MC Good Morning Fitness
Cardio Room

MC Good Morning Fitness

Cardio Room

This program helps assist member reach their fitness goals. There is help in how to use exercise machine and help adjust training methods

Instructor: Nathan Keitt

Ages: Senior, Adult

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: Morris Nelson

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:00 p - 4:00 p
MC Youth Basketball
Gymnasium

MC Youth Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Access to Members under 18 years old

Ages: Everyone

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Mc Homework Help
Multi-Use Room C

Mc Homework Help

Multi-Use Room C

Children ages 6-14 are provided with academic support and physical activity in a safe, structured environment on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. including program built around sports, famous artists, and STEAM.

Ages: Teen, Child

4:00 p - 5:00 p
Intro to gaming
McCarren Play Center

Intro to gaming

McCarren Play Center

Learn the different systems that have been made in the last 30 years of gaming. Learn how far video game developers have improved and learn where it all started

Ages: Teen, Child

5:00 p - 6:00 p
MC Teen Volleyball with Ashley
Gymnasium

MC Teen Volleyball with Ashley

Gymnasium

This Program focuses on teaching the fundamentals of volleyball and developing skills to play the game. During the weekly practices teens will learn/ teach each other different game plays to promote teamwork and friendly competition.

Instructor: Ashley Best

Ages: Child, Teen

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: Senior, Adult

7:00 p - 10:00 p
Adult Adaptive Basketball
Gymnasium

Accessible Facilities

Adult Adaptive Basketball

Gymnasium

Adaptive sports (basketball) with fellow members of the adaptive community.

Ages: Senior, Adult

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

Building Hours
6:00 a - 5:00 p

Christmas Eve

Recreation centers will be open at regularly scheduled times but will close at 5:00 p.m., or earlier at the regularly scheduled time if the center normally closes before 5:00 p.m.

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

McCarren Adult Morning Basketball

Gymnasium

Enjoy open play basketball with fellow members

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: Adult, Senior

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: Morris Nelson

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:00 p - 4:00 p
MC Youth Basketball
Gymnasium

MC Youth Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Access to Members under 18 years old

Ages: Everyone

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Mc Homework Help
Multi-Use Room C

Mc Homework Help

Multi-Use Room C

Children ages 6-14 are provided with academic support and physical activity in a safe, structured environment on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. including program built around sports, famous artists, and STEAM.

Ages: Child, Teen

4:00 p - 5:00 p
MC Cricut Designer
Multi-Use Room C

MC Cricut Designer

Multi-Use Room C

Learn to creating beautiful designs and showcasing the products you create with fashion and logo making.

Instructor: Sydney Blount

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Teen, Child

Building Hours
Closed

Christmas Day

Recreation Centers will be closed.

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

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

McCarren Adult Morning Basketball

Gymnasium

Enjoy open play basketball with fellow members

Ages: Senior, Adult

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 - 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

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: Morris Nelson

Ages: Senior, Adult

2:00 p - 4:00 p
MC Youth Basketball
Gymnasium

MC Youth Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Access to Members under 18 years old

Ages: Everyone

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Mc Homework Help
Multi-Use Room C

Mc Homework Help

Multi-Use Room C

Children ages 6-14 are provided with academic support and physical activity in a safe, structured environment on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. including program built around sports, famous artists, and STEAM.

Ages: Teen, Child

4:00 p - 5:00 p
Mc Learning the basics of art
Multi-Use Room C

Mc Learning the basics of art

Multi-Use Room C

This program teaches the youths the basics of different kinds of art and helps with project to showcase to other youth members

Instructor: Sydney Blount

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

5:00 p - 6:00 p
MC MVP Sports
Gymnasium

MC MVP Sports

Gymnasium

This program is to show youths different kinds of sports and games. They will learn the rules, and team up with others to try out the sports.

Instructor: Devine Chisholm

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

7:00 p - 10:00 p
MC Open Adult Basketball
Gymnasium

MC Open Adult Basketball

Gymnasium

Open court basketball for adults that want to just play a casual game or to challenge fellow members in a variety of different games whether it be o1 on 1 or full court.

Ages: Senior, Adult

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

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

McCarren Adult Morning Basketball

Gymnasium

Enjoy open play basketball with fellow members

Ages: Senior, Adult

7:30 a - 9:00 a
MC Good Morning Fitness
Cardio Room

MC Good Morning Fitness

Cardio Room

This program helps assist member reach their fitness goals. There is help in how to use exercise machine and help adjust training methods

Instructor: Nathan Keitt

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: Morris Nelson

Ages: Senior, Adult

2:00 p - 4:00 p
MC Youth Basketball
Gymnasium

MC Youth Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Access to Members under 18 years old

Ages: Everyone

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Mc Homework Help
Multi-Use Room C

Mc Homework Help

Multi-Use Room C

Children ages 6-14 are provided with academic support and physical activity in a safe, structured environment on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. including program built around sports, famous artists, and STEAM.

Ages: Teen, Child

4:00 p - 5:00 p
Mc Learning the basics of art
Multi-Use Room C

Mc Learning the basics of art

Multi-Use Room C

This program teaches the youths the basics of different kinds of art and helps with project to showcase to other youth members

Instructor: Sydney Blount

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Teen, Child

5:00 p - 6:00 p
MC Teen Volleyball with Ashley
Gymnasium

MC Teen Volleyball with Ashley

Gymnasium

This Program focuses on teaching the fundamentals of volleyball and developing skills to play the game. During the weekly practices teens will learn/ teach each other different game plays to promote teamwork and friendly competition.

Instructor: Ashley Best

Ages: Teen, Child

7:00 p - 10:00 p
MC Adult Volleyball
Gymnasium

MC Adult Volleyball

Gymnasium

Adult Volleyball

Ages: Senior, Adult

Building Hours
8:00 a - 12:00 a

8:00 a - 11:00 a
MC Adult Basketball
Gymnasium

MC Adult Basketball

Gymnasium

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

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:00 p - 4:00 p
Keen Adaptive Basketball
Gymnasium

Accessible Facilities

Keen Adaptive Basketball

Gymnasium

Keen Adaptive basketball clinic

Ages: Adult, Senior, Teen, Child

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

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
12/23
Tuesday
12/24
Wednesday
12/25
Thursday
12/26
Friday
12/27
Saturday
12/28
Sunday
12/29

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

Building Hours
6:00 a - 5:00 p

Christmas Eve

Recreation centers will be open at regularly scheduled times but will close at 5:00 p.m., or earlier at the regularly scheduled time if the center normally closes before 5:00 p.m.

Building Hours
Closed

Christmas Day

Recreation Centers will be closed.

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

Building Hours
8:00 a - 12:00 a

Building Hours
Closed