Roy Wilkins Recreation Center

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The indoor pool and men's locker room at Roy Wilkins Recreation Center is temporarily closed due to a mechanical issue which has resulted in poor dehumidification and air circulation. The rest of the recreation center will remain open as we work to safely reopen the pool once repairs are completed.

Center Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
2/24
Tuesday
2/25
Wednesday
2/26
Thursday
2/27
Friday
2/28
Saturday
3/1
Sunday
3/2

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
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: Senior, Adult

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

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: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

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: Adult, Senior, Teen

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: Senior, Adult, Teen, Child

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

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

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: Senior, Adult

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

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

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

7:00 p - 9:30 p
Jr. Knicks Basketball League
Gymnasium

Jr. Knicks Basketball League

Gymnasium

The NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Basketball League will provide an opportunity for youth ages 12 to 14 to have a positive basketball experience through league play and championships.
Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility.

Instructor: Selassie Samuels

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

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: Child, Teen, 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 - 8:00 p
Hot & Spicy Basic Salsa Dance
Activity Room A

Hot & Spicy Basic Salsa Dance

Activity Room A

Learn basic salsa steps as easy as 1,2,3 and 4! Come spend your Thursday evenings learning the basics of salsa and make friends. This program is designed for beginners but all skill levels are welcome. Membership is required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior, Adult

7:00 p - 9:30 p
Jr. Knicks Basketball League
Gymnasium

Jr. Knicks Basketball League

Gymnasium

The NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Basketball League will provide an opportunity for youth ages 12 to 14 to have a positive basketball experience through league play and championships.
Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility.

Instructor: Selassie Samuels

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

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 - 11:00 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: Senior, Adult

7:00 p - 9:30 p
Jr. Knicks Basketball League
Gymnasium

Jr. Knicks Basketball League

Gymnasium

The NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Basketball League will provide an opportunity for youth ages 12 to 14 to have a positive basketball experience through league play and championships.
Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility.

Instructor: Selassie Samuels

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Everyone

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

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: Senior, Adult

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

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: Child, Teen

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: Adult, Senior, Teen

12:00 p - 3:00 p
Dr. Seuss Day
Activity Room A

Dr. Seuss Day

Activity Room A

Celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss and National Read Across America Day a few days early. To show our appreciation of Dr. Seuss’s literacy contributions, we will be having a reading of two of
his books. Other activities will include puppet making and a follow-the-leader painting of beloved Dr. Seuss characters. Families are welcome. This event is free and open to the public.

Instructor: Milisah Lopez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

7:00 p - 9:30 p
Jr. Knicks Basketball League
Gymnasium

Jr. Knicks Basketball League

Gymnasium

The NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Basketball League will provide an opportunity for youth ages 12 to 14 to have a positive basketball experience through league play and championships.
Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility.

Instructor: Selassie Samuels

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Everyone

Pool Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
2/24
Tuesday
2/25
Wednesday
2/26
Thursday
2/27
Friday
2/28
Saturday
3/1
Sunday
3/2
There are no programs scheduled at this time, please try the next 7 days or check back later.