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Center Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
10/14
Tuesday
10/15
Wednesday
10/16
Thursday
10/17
Friday
10/18
Saturday
10/19
Sunday
10/20

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
Let's Groove & Move
Gymnasium

Let's Groove & Move

Gymnasium

Get ready to groove and move to a cardio workout designed to keep your heart rate elevated and increase your overall endurance. This program will challenge your core muscles and improve your balance. Modifications are available as this program will adapt to all ages and skill levels. Membership is required.

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

6:00 p - 7:00 p
Focal Point
Activity Room A

Focal Point

Activity Room A

Focal Point is a fitness program that will focus on and address all of the components of physical fitness. The program will utilize a multifaceted sometimes dual themed format with each program session consisting of a primary and secondary theme for that day's class session.

Instructor: Jamaal Jones

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

7:00 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. Please bring a lock.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 10:00 a
Step Up Aerobics
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center

Step Up Aerobics

Roy Wilkins Recreation Center

Get ready to "step up" your fitness in 2024 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.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

10:00 a - 11:00 a
Cardio Fusion
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center

Cardio Fusion

Roy Wilkins Recreation Center

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!

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

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.

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

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 - 9:30 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

10:00 a - 11:00 a
Stretch & Tone 101
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center

Stretch & Tone 101

Roy Wilkins Recreation Center

Stretch & Tone 101 is a fitness program that focuses on different stretching techniques and weight-bearing exercises. Come join us every Wednesday at 10AM for a versatile workout that targets multiple muscle groups and techniques.

Instructor: Milisah Lopez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

11:00 a - 12:00 p
Caliente Fitness
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center

Caliente Fitness

Roy Wilkins Recreation Center

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.

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

6:00 p - 7:00 p
Focal Point
Activity Room A

Focal Point

Activity Room A

Focal Point is a fitness program that will focus on and address all of the components of physical fitness. The program will utilize a multifaceted sometimes dual themed format with each program session consisting of a primary and secondary theme for that day's class session.

Instructor: Jamaal Jones

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior, Adult

7:00 p - 9:30 p
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. Please 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. Please bring a lock.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 10:00 a
Step Up Aerobics
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center

Step Up Aerobics

Roy Wilkins Recreation Center

Get ready to "step up" your fitness in 2024 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.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

10:00 a - 11:00 a
Cardio Fusion
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center

Cardio Fusion

Roy Wilkins Recreation Center

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!

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

11:00 a - 12:00 p
Chair Aerobics
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center

Chair Aerobics

Roy Wilkins Recreation Center

Enjoy a great workout without leaving your seat. This class is excellent for those with limited mobility and those who are just starting their fitness journey. We’ll hold a seat for you.

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: Adult, Senior

7:00 p - 9:30 p
Adult Open Badminton
Gymnasium

Adult Open Badminton

Gymnasium

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

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

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: 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: Adult, Senior

10:00 a - 11:30 a
Intermediate Crocheting class
Activity Room B

Intermediate Crocheting class

Activity Room B

In this course you will learn advance crochet stitches and create crochet projects. Yarn and crochet hooks will be provided but you are more than welcome to bring your own supplies to the program. This is a class that is open to anyone 18+ with a valid NYC Parks membership. Membership is required.

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

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

12:00 p - 1:00 p
Intro to Crocheting
Activity Room B

Intro to Crocheting

Activity Room B

This is a beginner's crocheting class. In this course you will learn basic crocheting techniques such as chain stitch, double crochet stitch, single crochet stitch, slip stitch, half double crochet stitch and create simple crochet projects. Yarn and crochet hooks will be provided to use during class but you are more than welcome to bring your own supplies to the program. This is a beginner's class that is open to anyone 18 with a valid NYC Parks membership.

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: Senior, Adult

6:30 p - 7:30 p
Flag Football Clinic (13-17)
Gymnasium

Flag Football Clinic (13-17)

Gymnasium

This program is for youth who are on the flag football 14U & 17U Roy Wilkins Recreation Center team. This is practice time for registered participants. Membership is required for all youth participating in this program. Those who are not on the team should call and speak to Coach Selassie to see if space is available before arrival.

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Child, Teen

7:30 p - 9:30 p
Open Teen Basketball
Gymnasium

Open Teen Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Teen Basketball is open to those who are under 17 & have a valid NYC Parks membership. Please bring a lock.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Teen, Child

Building Hours
8:00 a - 8:00 p

8:00 a - 9:00 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.

Instructor: Milisah Lopez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior, Adult

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, Teen

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! The following activities can be expected during Saturday Night Lights at Roy Wilkins Recreation Center: open basketball from 4:00pm- 7:30pm, and access to the fitness room from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Our pool is also open from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Ages are 11-18.

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
10/14
Tuesday
10/15
Wednesday
10/16
Thursday
10/17
Friday
10/18
Saturday
10/19
Sunday
10/20

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

There are no programs at this pool today.

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

8:30 a - 9:30 a
Roy Wilkins: Senior Water Exercise
Indoor Pool

Roy Wilkins: Senior Water Exercise

Indoor Pool

An instructor led class in the water with heart pumping music to energize participants, increase total body strength, burn calories and sculpt muscles. Also, water aerobics will improve cardiovascular fitness and increase range of motion and flexibility. Recreation Membership Required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior

4:00 p - 5:00 p
Roy Wilkins: Afterschool Learn to Swim
Indoor Pool

Roy Wilkins: Afterschool Learn to Swim

Indoor Pool

The Learn to Swim program puts the fun in fundamentals and teaches basic swimming and safety skills. Children and youth 6 to 17 years old gain basic swimming skills and learn how to stay safe in and around the water. Lottery based registration. Recreation Center Membership Required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

5:00 p - 6:30 p
Roy Wilkins: Piranhas Swim Team
Indoor Pool

Roy Wilkins: Piranhas Swim Team

Indoor Pool

Learn competitive swimming strokes, goal setting, sportsmanship, teamwork principals, and improve your fitness. Have fun and be part of a team and compete against other Parks Swim Teams citywide. Registration for swimmers on the team during 2023-2024 indoor swim season.

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Teen, Child

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

1:15 p - 2:30 p
Roy Wilkins: Senior Water Ballet
Indoor Pool

Roy Wilkins: Senior Water Ballet

Indoor Pool

Challenge yourself to combine elements of ballet and gymnastics in the water. An instructor will lead participants to create and perform an artistic solo or team routine learning choreographed movements in the water synchronized with a musical accompaniment. A fun way to improve your fitness level, train with teammates, and have a great time.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior

2:30 p - 3:30 p
Roy Wilkins: Senior Water Exercise
Indoor Pool

Roy Wilkins: Senior Water Exercise

Indoor Pool

An instructor led class in the water with heart pumping music to energize participants, increase total body strength, burn calories and sculpt muscles. Also, water aerobics will improve cardiovascular fitness and increase range of motion and flexibility. Recreation Membership Required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

8:30 a - 9:30 a
Roy Wilkins: Senior Learn to Swim (Beginner)
Indoor Pool

Roy Wilkins: Senior Learn to Swim (Beginner)

Indoor Pool

The Senior Learn to Swim program teaches seniors ages 62+ basic swimming and safety skills. The program offers seniors the opportunity to become comfortable in the water and prepare to learn to swim. Seniors gain basic swimming skills and learn how to stay safe in and around the water. Lottery based registration. Recreation Membership Required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior

4:00 p - 4:45 p
Roy Wilkins: Afterschool Learn to Swim
Indoor Pool

Roy Wilkins: Afterschool Learn to Swim

Indoor Pool

The Learn to Swim program puts the fun in fundamentals and teaches basic swimming and safety skills. Children and youth 6 to 17 years old gain basic swimming skills and learn how to stay safe in and around the water. Lottery based registration. Recreation Center Membership Required.

Ages: Teen, Child

5:00 p - 6:30 p
Roy Wilkins: Piranhas Swim Team
Indoor Pool

Roy Wilkins: Piranhas Swim Team

Indoor Pool

Learn competitive swimming strokes, goal setting, sportsmanship, teamwork principals, and improve your fitness. Have fun and be part of a team and compete against other Parks Swim Teams citywide. Registration for swimmers on the team during 2023-2024 indoor swim season.

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Teen, Child

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

2:00 p - 3:00 p
Roy Wilkins: Senior Learn to Swim (Beginner)
Indoor Pool

Roy Wilkins: Senior Learn to Swim (Beginner)

Indoor Pool

The Senior Learn to Swim program teaches seniors ages 62+ basic swimming and safety skills. The program offers seniors the opportunity to become comfortable in the water and prepare to learn to swim. Seniors gain basic swimming skills and learn how to stay safe in and around the water. Lottery based registration. Recreation Membership Required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Roy Wilkins: Senior Learn to Swim (Advanced)
Indoor Pool

Roy Wilkins: Senior Learn to Swim (Advanced)

Indoor Pool

The Senior Learn to Swim program teaches seniors ages 62+ advanced swimming and safety skills. Seniors gain advanced swimming skills and learn how to stay safe in and around the water. Lottery based registration. Recreation Membership Required.

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Senior, Adult

4:00 p - 5:00 p
Roy Wilkins: Adaptive Aquatics
Indoor Pool

Accessible Facilities

Roy Wilkins: Adaptive Aquatics

Indoor Pool

Enjoy our Adaptive Aquatics Swim Program for children and adults physically and or intellectually challenged. The program offers individual and group instruction at Parks Pools. Enjoy gentle water walking and aerobic exercises. Join the fun learning swimming and safety skills led by an Aquatic Specialist. Recreation Membership Required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

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

Building Hours
8:00 a - 8:00 p

9:00 a - 10:30 a
Roy Wilkins: Piranhas Swim Team
Indoor Pool

Roy Wilkins: Piranhas Swim Team

Indoor Pool

Learn competitive swimming strokes, goal setting, sportsmanship, teamwork principals, and improve your fitness. Have fun and be part of a team and compete against other Parks Swim Teams citywide. Registration for swimmers on the team during 2023-2024 indoor swim season.

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Child, Teen

12:00 p - 1:00 p
Roy Wilkins: Children's Learn to Swim - Saturday Water Test
Indoor Pool

Roy Wilkins: Children's Learn to Swim - Saturday Water Test

Indoor Pool

The Learn to Swim program puts the fun in fundamentals and teaches basic swimming and safety skills. Children and youth 6 to 17 years old gain basic swimming skills and learn how to stay safe in and around the water. Lottery based registration. October 19 is Mandatory Water Test Day. After your child takes the water test, they will either be placed in Learn to Swim Level 1 or Learn to Swim Level 2.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

Building Hours
8:00 a - 6:00 p

There are no programs at this pool today.