McCarren Play Center

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Center Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
1/27
Tuesday
1/28
Wednesday
1/29
Thursday
1/30
Friday
1/31
Saturday
2/1
Sunday
2/2

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 10:00 p
MC Open wieght room and Cardio Room
McCarren Play Center

MC Open wieght room and Cardio Room

McCarren Play Center

Open access to Weight room and Cardio room

Ages: Everyone

6:00 a - 10:00 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

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: 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.

Ages: Adult, Senior

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

MC Youth Open 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 Community Strength Builder Teens
McCarren Play Center

MC Community Strength Builder Teens

McCarren Play Center

This program helps teen members with there own workout programs and giving new workout ideas, motivating members with music and encouragement as well as helping with dietary questions.

Instructor: Michael Perez

Ages: Child, Teen

4:00 p - 6:00 p
Hoops with Coach Mauricio 6-12
Gymnasium

Hoops with Coach Mauricio 6-12

Gymnasium

The hoops with coach Mauricio aims to help young players reach their full Potential on and off the court. Led by Coach Mauricio. The program teaches essential basketball skills, builds confidence and fosters love for the game. Participants progress from learning the basics to competing as part of the Jr Knicks Team

Instructor: Mauricio Cortez Jr.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

4:00 p - 5:00 p
Mini Tot time
Multi-Use Room A

Mini Tot time

Multi-Use Room A

Mini tot time that will engage youths and parents in exercises, story time and social play time with other tots

Instructor: Dorothy Exum

Ages: Preschool, Child

6:00 p - 7:00 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: Adult, Senior

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: Adult, Senior

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

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 10:00 p
MC Open wieght room and Cardio Room
McCarren Play Center

MC Open wieght room and Cardio Room

McCarren Play Center

Open access to Weight room and Cardio room

Ages: Everyone

6:00 a - 10:00 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

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

10:30 a - 11:30 a
Karate with Nash (MP Adult)
Multi-Use Room A

Karate with Nash (MP Adult)

Multi-Use Room A

Karate Class with Nash temporarily using McCarren to train

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.

Ages: Adult, Senior

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 - 1:00 p
How to Operate your phone
Multi-Use Room D

How to Operate your phone

Multi-Use Room D

Helping members to learn to use and operate your phone.

Instructor: Sydney Blount

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

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

MC Youth Open 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 Community Strength Builder Teens
McCarren Play Center

MC Community Strength Builder Teens

McCarren Play Center

This program helps teen members with there own workout programs and giving new workout ideas, motivating members with music and encouragement as well as helping with dietary questions.

Instructor: Michael Perez

Ages: Child, Teen

4:00 p - 6:00 p
Hoops with Coach Mauricio 6-12
Gymnasium

Hoops with Coach Mauricio 6-12

Gymnasium

The hoops with coach Mauricio aims to help young players reach their full Potential on and off the court. Led by Coach Mauricio. The program teaches essential basketball skills, builds confidence and fosters love for the game. Participants progress from learning the basics to competing as part of the Jr Knicks Team

Instructor: Mauricio Cortez Jr.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

4:00 p - 5:00 p
Tots Finger painiting with Ashley
Multi-Use Room D

Tots Finger painiting with Ashley

Multi-Use Room D

Finger painting class for toddlers ages 1-3.The class will help the tots explore, learn and develop through sensory play. The class will introduce them to texture, color and patterns.

Instructor: Ashley Best

Ages: Preschool

4:30 p - 5:30 p
Karate with Nash (MP)
Multi-Use Room A

Karate with Nash (MP)

Multi-Use Room A

Karate Class with Nash temporarily using McCarren to train

Ages: Everyone

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: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 10:00 p
MC Open wieght room and Cardio Room
McCarren Play Center

MC Open wieght room and Cardio Room

McCarren Play Center

Open access to Weight room and Cardio room

Ages: Everyone

6:00 a - 10:00 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

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: Preschool, Child

12:00 p - 2:00 p
MC Adult Beginner's Pickleball
Gymnasium

MC Adult Beginner's Pickleball

Gymnasium

Come learn or get better with our beginner's day for pickleball. It is never too late to enjoy the growing new sport of Pickleball!!

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:10 p - 1:30 p
Adaptive Arts
Multi-Use Room D

Accessible Facilities

Adaptive Arts

Multi-Use Room D

Engaging with all adaptive men and women. Giving them fun and creative work to show off to their friends and families

Instructor: Sydney Blount

Ages: Everyone

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

2:00 p - 3:00 p
MC Youth Open Basketball
Gymnasium

MC Youth Open 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
Mini Tot time
Multi-Use Room A

Mini Tot time

Multi-Use Room A

Mini tot time that will engage youths and parents in exercises, story time and social play time with other tots

Instructor: Dorothy Exum

Ages: Preschool, Child

5:30 p - 7:00 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

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

MC Adult Volleyball

Gymnasium

Adult Volleyball

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 10:00 p
MC Open wieght room and Cardio Room
McCarren Play Center

MC Open wieght room and Cardio Room

McCarren Play Center

Open access to Weight room and Cardio room

Ages: Everyone

6:00 a - 10:00 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

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

10:30 a - 11:30 a
Karate with Nash (MP Adult)
Multi-Use Room A

Karate with Nash (MP Adult)

Multi-Use Room A

Karate Class with Nash temporarily using McCarren to train

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.

Ages: Adult, Senior

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 - 1:00 p
How to Operate your phone
Multi-Use Room D

How to Operate your phone

Multi-Use Room D

Helping members to learn to use and operate your phone.

Instructor: Sydney Blount

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

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

MC Youth Open Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Access to Members under 18 years old

Ages: Everyone

2:00 p - 3:00 p
Phone Photography
Multi-Use Room D

Phone Photography

Multi-Use Room D

Helping members to learn to use and operate your phone.

Instructor: Sydney Blount

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

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 - 6:00 p
Hoops with Coach Mauricio 13-17
Gymnasium

Hoops with Coach Mauricio 13-17

Gymnasium

The hoops with coach Mauricio aims to help young players reach their full Potential on and off the court. Led by Coach Mauricio. The program teaches essential basketball skills, builds confidence and fosters love for the game. Participants progress from learning the basics to competing as part of the Jr Knicks Team

Instructor: Mauricio Cortez Jr.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

4:00 p - 5:00 p
Tots Finger painiting with Ashley
Multi-Use Room D

Tots Finger painiting with Ashley

Multi-Use Room D

Finger painting class for toddlers ages 1-3.The class will help the tots explore, learn and develop through sensory play. The class will introduce them to texture, color and patterns.

Instructor: Ashley Best

Ages: Preschool

4:30 p - 5:30 p
Karate with Nash (MP)
Multi-Use Room A

Karate with Nash (MP)

Multi-Use Room A

Karate Class with Nash temporarily using McCarren to train

Ages: Everyone

7:00 p - 8:00 p
MC Community Strength Builder adults
McCarren Play Center

MC Community Strength Builder adults

McCarren Play Center

This program helps adult members with there own workout programs and giving new workout ideas, motivating members with music and encouragement as well as helping with dietary questions.

Instructor: Michael Perez

Ages: Adult, Senior

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: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 10:00 p
MC Open wieght room and Cardio Room
McCarren Play Center

MC Open wieght room and Cardio Room

McCarren Play Center

Open access to Weight room and Cardio room

Ages: Everyone

6:00 a - 10:00 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

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: 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.

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:00 p - 1:00 p
How to Operate your phone
Multi-Use Room D

How to Operate your phone

Multi-Use Room D

Helping members to learn to use and operate your phone.

Instructor: Sydney Blount

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

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

MC Youth Open Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Access to Members under 18 years old

Ages: Everyone

2:00 p - 3:00 p
Stretching with Sydney
Multi-Use Room A

Stretching with Sydney

Multi-Use Room A

Our Stretch Class is designed to enhance flexibility, improve mobility, and promote overall body awareness. This class is perfect for individuals of all fitness levels, from beginners to seasoned athletes, seeking to increase range of motion, reduce muscle tension, and prevent injury. Through a combination of dynamic and static stretching techniques, participants will experience increased relaxation and better posture.

Instructor: Sydney Blount

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:00 p - 3:00 p
Phone Photography
Multi-Use Room D

Phone Photography

Multi-Use Room D

Helping members to learn to use and operate your phone.

Instructor: Sydney Blount

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

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 - 6:00 p
Hoops with Coach Mauricio 13-17
Gymnasium

Hoops with Coach Mauricio 13-17

Gymnasium

The hoops with coach Mauricio aims to help young players reach their full Potential on and off the court. Led by Coach Mauricio. The program teaches essential basketball skills, builds confidence and fosters love for the game. Participants progress from learning the basics to competing as part of the Jr Knicks Team

Instructor: Mauricio Cortez Jr.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

4:00 p - 5:00 p
Mini Tot time
Multi-Use Room A

Mini Tot time

Multi-Use Room A

Mini tot time that will engage youths and parents in exercises, story time and social play time with other tots

Instructor: Dorothy Exum

Ages: Preschool, Child

7:00 p - 8:00 p
MC Community Strength Builder adults
McCarren Play Center

MC Community Strength Builder adults

McCarren Play Center

This program helps adult members with there own workout programs and giving new workout ideas, motivating members with music and encouragement as well as helping with dietary questions.

Instructor: Michael Perez

Ages: Adult, Senior

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

MC Adult Volleyball

Gymnasium

Adult Volleyball

Ages: Adult, Senior

8:30 p - 9:30 p
MC Core of steel
Multi-Use Room A

MC Core of steel

Multi-Use Room A

This program will be focusing on breaking down and builiding a CORE OF STEEL!! We will be growing together in the path of learning the importance of mid section.

Instructor: Michael Perez

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
8:00 a - 12:00 a

8:00 a - 4:00 p
MC Open wieght room and Cardio Room
McCarren Play Center

MC Open wieght room and Cardio Room

McCarren Play Center

Open access to Weight room and Cardio room

Ages: Everyone

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

12:00 p - 2:00 p
Karate with Nash (MP)
Multi-Use Room A

Karate with Nash (MP)

Multi-Use Room A

Karate Class with Nash temporarily using McCarren to train

Ages: Everyone

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

Accessible Facilities

Keen Adaptive Basketball

Gymnasium

Keen Adaptive basketball clinic

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

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: Child, Teen

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
1/27
Tuesday
1/28
Wednesday
1/29
Thursday
1/30
Friday
1/31
Saturday
2/1
Sunday
2/2

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

10:00 a - 2:00 p
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: Dan Lowe

Ages: Adult, Senior

3:00 p - 7:30 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: Dan Lowe

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

10:00 a - 2:00 p
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: Dan Lowe

Ages: Adult, Senior

3:00 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: Dan Lowe

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

10:00 a - 2:00 p
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: Dan Lowe

Ages: Adult, Senior

3:00 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: Dan Lowe

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

10:00 a - 2:00 p
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: Dan Lowe

Ages: Adult, Senior

3:00 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: Dan Lowe

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

10:00 a - 2:00 p
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: Dan Lowe

Ages: Adult, Senior

3:00 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: Dan Lowe

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
8:00 a - 12:00 a

Building Hours
Closed