Roy Wilkins Recreation Center

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The indoor pool at Roy Wilkins Recreation Center is temporarily closed due to a mechanical issue which has resulted in poor dehumidification and air circulation. The recreation center will remain open as we work to safely reopen the pool as quickly as possible.

Center Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
1/13
Tuesday
1/14
Wednesday
1/15
Thursday
1/16
Friday
1/17
Saturday
1/18
Sunday
1/19

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 8:00 a
Adult Open Basketball
Gymnasium

Adult Open Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Adult Basketball is open to those who are over 18 & have a valid NYC Parks membership. Please bring a lock.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

8:00 a - 10:00 a
BACE College Basketball Clinic
Gymnasium

BACE College Basketball Clinic

Gymnasium

This program is not run through NYC Parks and requires separate registration through the BACE program.

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Senior, Adult

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 - 12:30 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 - 2:15 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 - 8:00 p
Focal Point
Gymnasium

Focal Point

Gymnasium

Focal Point is a fitness program that will focus on and address all components of physical fitness. The program will utilize a multifaceted, dual themed format with each program session consisting of a primary and secondary theme for that day's class session. This program is for those ages 18 & up. Membership is required.

Instructor: Jamaal Jones

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

8:00 p - 9:30 p
Open Adult Basketball
Gymnasium

Open Adult Basketball

Gymnasium

Adult Open Basketball is open to those ages 18 & up. Membership is required. Participants must bring a lock.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior, Adult

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 9:00 a
Adult Open Basketball
Gymnasium

Adult Open Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Adult Basketball is open to those who are over 18 & have a valid NYC Parks membership. Locks are required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 11:00 a
Open Adult Badminton
Gymnasium

Open Adult Badminton

Gymnasium

Open play for participants 18 & over with a valid NYC Parks membership.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

10:00 a - 11:00 a
Perler Bead Masterpieces
Activity Room A

Accessible Facilities

Perler Bead Masterpieces

Activity Room A

Get that creativity flow going every Tuesday and Thursday designing and putting together some Perler Bead Masterpieces! Using different shaped pegboards and your imagination, you can create projects such as coasters, magnets, and keychains out of Perler beads. Once your design is done, you will learn how to melt the beads together so that your project will last forever.

Instructor: Geraldine Guese

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Child, Teen, Senior

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

11:00 a - 12:00 p
Caliente Fitness
Gymnasium

Caliente Fitness

Gymnasium

Experience the heat of Caliente Fitness, a dynamic pilates-style workout that focuses on strengthening your legs and toning your core. Join us and ignite the fire within as you sculpt your body and embrace a new you. This program is for those ages 18 & up. Membership is required.

Instructor: Shirley Franco

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:00 p - 2:15 p
Introduction to Pickleball
Gymnasium

Introduction to Pickleball

Gymnasium

This program is intended for beginners of the sport. There is no instructor and is peer led. Players are encouraged to come learn the rules and movements of Pickleball. No registration is required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

4:00 p - 5:00 p
Best Foot Forward
Merrick and Foch Boulevards

Best Foot Forward

Merrick and Foch Boulevards

Best Foot Forward is a fitness program that will provide the structure for members to achieve their fitness goals within walking and running. This program is inclusive and welcomes members of all fitness levels from runners with road racing experience, to those that might find walking difficult due to their injury histories.

Instructor: Jamaal Jones

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

7:00 p - 9:30 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

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 those who are over 18 & have a valid NYC Parks membership. Locks are required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior, Adult

9:00 a - 10:00 a
The Quiet Zone
Gymnasium

The Quiet Zone

Gymnasium

A low impact class that utilizes yogi style poses and breathing techniques to help an individual experiencing either stiffness or moderate stress feel relief. If you are looking for something low impact that will help clear your mind, please stop by. All fitness levels are welcomed.

Instructor: Milisah Lopez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior, Adult

10:00 a - 11:00 a
Stretch & Tone 101
Gymnasium

Stretch & Tone 101

Gymnasium

Let’s welcome 2025. It’s time to set new fitness goals. 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
your legs, tone your core, and enhance your physique.

Instructor: Milisah Lopez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

12:00 p - 2:15 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: Senior, Adult

7:00 p - 8:00 p
Focal Point
Gymnasium

Focal Point

Gymnasium

Focal Point is a fitness program that will focus on and address all components of physical fitness. The program will utilize a multifaceted, dual themed format with each program session consisting of a primary and secondary theme for that day's class session. This program is for those ages 18 & up. Membership is required.

Instructor: Jamaal Jones

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior, Adult

8:00 p - 9:30 p
Open Adult Basketball
Gymnasium

Open Adult Basketball

Gymnasium

Adult Open Basketball is open to those ages 18 & up. Membership is required. Participants must bring a lock.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 9:00 a
Adult Open Basketball
Gymnasium

Adult Open Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Adult Basketball is open to those who are over 18 & have a valid NYC Parks membership. Locks are required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior, Adult

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. The program is open to participants ages 16 and up.

Instructor: Milisah Lopez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Teen, 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: Everyone

12:00 p - 1:00 p
Perler Bead Masterpieces
Activity Room A

Perler Bead Masterpieces

Activity Room A

Get that creativity flow going every Tuesday and Thursday designing and putting together some Perler Bead Masterpieces! Using different shaped pegboards and your imagination, you can create projects such as coasters, magnets, and keychains out of Perler beads. Once your design is done, you will learn how to melt the beads together so that your project will last forever.

Instructor: Geradline Guese

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Child, Teen, Senior

12:00 p - 2:15 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: Senior, Adult

4:00 p - 5:00 p
Best Foot Forward
Merrick and Foch Boulevards

Best Foot Forward

Merrick and Foch Boulevards

Best Foot Forward is a fitness program that will provide the structure for members to achieve their fitness goals within walking and running. This program is inclusive and welcomes members of all fitness levels from runners with road racing experience, to those that might find walking difficult due to their injury histories.

Instructor: Jamaal Jones

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

7:00 p - 9:30 p
Family Badminton
Gymnasium

Family Badminton

Gymnasium

Family Badminton is open to members of all ages. All participants are required to have a valid NYC Parks membership.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior, Child, Teen, Adult

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 8:00 a
Adult Open Basketball
Gymnasium

Adult Open Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Adult Basketball is open to those who are over 18 & have a valid NYC Parks membership. Please bring a lock.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior, Adult

8:00 a - 10:00 a
BACE College Basketball Clinic
Gymnasium

BACE College Basketball Clinic

Gymnasium

This program is not run through NYC Parks and requires separate registration through the BACE program.

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Adult, Senior

10:00 a - 11:00 a
The Crochet Club
Activity Room B

The Crochet Club

Activity Room B

Have you ever wanted to learn how to crochet? Well, come join our crochet class. In this course you will learn basic crocheting stitches and create simple crochet projects. Yarn and crochet hooks will be provided but you are more than welcome to bring your own supplies to the program. No previous experience is required. This class is open to anyone at any skill level.

Instructor: Edwina Lambert

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

10:00 a - 11:00 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: Senior, Adult

11:00 a - 1:30 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

1:30 p - 2:15 p
Indoor Bocce Zone
Gymnasium

Accessible Facilities

Indoor Bocce Zone

Gymnasium

Bocce is a simple and fun outdoor game with a long, rich history. We’re bringing it inside at Roy Wilkins. Our program aims to teach the basic principles of the sport while having as much fun as we can. Come and play with us on Fridays. This program is open to all members 18 and up.

Instructor: Geraldine Guese

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

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

1:30 p - 2:15 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

7:00 p - 8:00 p
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic at Roy Wilkins Recreation Center (Ages 8 - 12)
Gymnasium

Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic at Roy Wilkins Recreation Center (Ages 8 - 12)

Gymnasium

This instructional basketball clinic will provide an opportunity for youth, regardless of skill, to have a positive basketball experience followed by league play. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice the fundamentals of Basketball and advance their basketball skills through a series of drills. This specific clinic is for youth ages 8 to 10.

Instructor: Geraldine Guese

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Preschool, Child

8:00 p - 9:30 p
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic at Roy Wilkins Recreation Center (Ages:11 -14)
Gymnasium

Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic at Roy Wilkins Recreation Center (Ages:11 -14)

Gymnasium

This instructional basketball clinic will provide an opportunity for youth, regardless of skill, to have a positive basketball experience followed by league play. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice the fundamentals of Basketball and advance their Basketball skills through a series of drills. This specific clinic is for youth ages 11 to 14.

Instructor: Selassie Samuels

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Teen, Child, Preschool

Building Hours
8:00 a - 8:00 p

8:00 a - 7:45 p
Open Access Fitness Room
Fitness Room

Open Access Fitness Room

Fitness Room

Open Access Fitness Room. Membership is required. Must be 18+.

Ages: Senior, Adult

9:00 a - 10:00 a
Hula Hoop Fitness
Gymnasium

Hula Hoop Fitness

Gymnasium

This unique cardio workout will certainly make you feel like a kid again! But don’t be fooled – prepare to sweat! This low impact – safe for all fitness class is designed to keep your heart rate elevated and increase your overall endurance. Hula Hoop Fitness aims to challenge your core muscles, improve balance, and can be practiced anywhere by people of all ages and ability levels. Not a Hula Hoop Pro? Don’t let that hold your back, modifications are provided for all. Come join the fun!

Instructor: Ruth Hernandez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

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!

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Teen, Child,

4:00 p - 5:00 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: Senior, Adult

5:00 p - 6:00 p
5v5 Dodgeball Dynasty
Gymnasium

5v5 Dodgeball Dynasty

Gymnasium

Join us every Saturday afternoon to compete in a 5 on 5 dodgeball. Bring your group of 5 (or join up with others at the center), head to the court ready to aim and dodge your way to victory. Compete in weekly games, challenges, and occasional tournaments. Open to all teen members.

Instructor: Geraldine Guese

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

6:00 p - 7:45 p
SNL: 3 vs 3 Basketball Tournament
Gymnasium

SNL: 3 vs 3 Basketball Tournament

Gymnasium

Participants will play in a 3 on 3 basketball tournament during Saturday Night Lights. Games played will have a 7-minute running time, with the winner will be whoever has the most points when time expires. Teams will follow a Single Elimination style bracket and 1 winner will be crowned champion. 12 Teams are needed for this tournament. Half court play and possession will be kept if team scores.

Instructor: Selassie Samuels

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Child, Teen,

6:30 p - 7:30 p
Game Nights with Gigi
Activity Room A

Game Nights with Gigi

Activity Room A

Stop into the game room during Saturday Night Lights and join Gigi for card games, like Uno, and other board games. Hang out in the downtime between your basketball games.

Instructor: Geraldine Guese

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Teen, Child

Building Hours
8:00 a - 6:00 p

8:00 a - 5:45 p
Open Access Fitness Room
Fitness Room

Open Access Fitness Room

Fitness Room

Open Access Fitness Room for Adults 18 & over. Membership is required.

Ages: Teen, Adult, Senior

Pool Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
1/13
Tuesday
1/14
Wednesday
1/15
Thursday
1/16
Friday
1/17
Saturday
1/18
Sunday
1/19
There are no programs scheduled at this time, please try the next 7 days or check back later.