Al Oerter Recreation Center

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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 - 10:45 a
Adult Open Basketball
Gymnasium (Court)

Adult Open Basketball

Gymnasium (Court)

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

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:15 p - 2:50 p
Adult Open Pickleball
Gymnasium (Full)

Adult Open Pickleball

Gymnasium (Full)

Come play and make new friends! Join NYC Parks free pickleball program for intermediate/ moderate players. Ages 18 & up.

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Senior, Adult

3:00 p - 4:30 p
Youth Ball Hockey
Al Oerter Recreation Center

Youth Ball Hockey

Al Oerter Recreation Center

Come join us to learn the fundamentals of Ball Hockey at Al Oerter. Participants will learn the rules of the game, work on skills relevant to game play, and socialize with others. This program is aimed for those ages 6-13.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

7:30 p - 9:45 p
Adult Open Basketball
Gymnasium (Court)

Adult Open Basketball

Gymnasium (Court)

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

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

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.

4:00 p - 5:00 p
Dance Fitness for Kids
Dance Room

Dance Fitness for Kids

Dance Room

Dance Fitness for Kids is designed for those ages 6-13 years old and are interested in using dance as a means of fitness. Our dance routines feature aerobic, fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy-to-follow dance steps.

Instructor: Nalijah Miller

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

Building Hours
Closed

Christmas Day

Recreation Centers will be closed.

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

1:00 p - 2:30 p
Tree Cookie Creations for Kids
Track

Tree Cookie Creations for Kids

Track

Even when school's out, our parks are still the city's natural classroom! Bring your kids to parks throughout the city during Winter Break. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Join this eco-friendly art movement and let the rings of a tree tell tales on your canvas, connecting past, present, and future in a beautiful symphony of creation.

Ages: Everyone

4:00 p - 5:00 p
Little Hip-Hoppers (8-13 yrs old)
Dance Room

Little Hip-Hoppers (8-13 yrs old)

Dance Room

We’re inviting all boys and girls to come learn new moves in our Hip-Hop class. Students will learn dance skills and techniques while getting a full body workout to their favorite songs. Enroll your child in this high-energy and fun dance class. This program is for those ages 8-13 years old.

Instructor: Nalijah Miller

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

5:00 p - 6:00 p
Little Ballerinas (8-13 yrs old)
Dance Room

Little Ballerinas (8-13 yrs old)

Dance Room

Little Ballerinas is open to those ages 8-13 years old willing to learn the concepts of classical ballet. Participants will focus on learning stretching techniques, self-confidence, and self-expression through creative movement.

Instructor: Nalijah Miller

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

12:00 p - 1:00 p
Dance Fitness
Dance Room

Dance Fitness

Dance Room

Enjoy a great workout while dancing to different genres of music each session. Participants will be taught basic, easy to learn dance movements which we’ll incorporate into our routine. This program is for those 18+.

Instructor: Nalijah Miller

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:15 p - 2:50 p
Adult Open Pickleball
Gymnasium (Full)

Adult Open Pickleball

Gymnasium (Full)

Come play and make new friends! Join NYC Parks free pickleball program for intermediate/ moderate players. Ages 18 & up.

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Senior, Adult

3:00 p - 4:30 p
Youth Ball Hockey
Al Oerter Recreation Center

Youth Ball Hockey

Al Oerter Recreation Center

Come join us to learn the fundamentals of Ball Hockey at Al Oerter. Participants will learn the rules of the game, work on skills relevant to game play, and socialize with others. This program is aimed for those ages 6-13.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Carlina's Corner
Dance Room

Carlina's Corner

Dance Room

Spend your Friday afternoon's at Carlina's Corner! You will find an interactive and imaginative craft station aimed for children ages 6-12.

Ages: Child

4:00 p - 5:00 p
Little Hip-Hoppers (4-7 yrs old)
Dance Room

Little Hip-Hoppers (4-7 yrs old)

Dance Room

We’re inviting all boys and girls to come learn new moves in our Hip-Hop class. Students will learn dance skills and techniques while getting a full body workout to their favorite songs. Enroll your child in this high-energy and fun dance class. For those ages 4-7 years old.

Instructor: Nalijah Miller

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Preschool, Child

5:00 p - 6:00 p
Little Ballerinas (4-7 yrs old)
Dance Room

Little Ballerinas (4-7 yrs old)

Dance Room

Students are given the opportunity to learn stretching techniques,
and the concepts of classical ballet. Participants will also increase
self-confidence and develop their self-expression through creative
movement.

Instructor: Nalijah Miller

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Preschool, Child

Building Hours
8:00 a - 9:00 p

9:00 a - 10:00 a
Zumba
Gymnasium (Court)

Zumba

Gymnasium (Court)

Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps.

Instructor: Shizuyo Kakigi-Perez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior, Adult

4:00 p - 9:00 p
Al Oerter Saturday Night Lights
Al Oerter Recreation Center

Accessible Facilities

Al Oerter Saturday Night Lights

Al Oerter 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! The following activities can be expected during Saturday Night Lights at Al Oerter Recreation Center: badminton from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., volleyball from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., basketball from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., access to the fitness and cardio rooms from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Check in with the front desk for specific program times.

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 - 9:00 p

Building Hours
Closed