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Found 886 facilities, 81 programs, 7 leagues, and 3 events for Accessible Activities
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Please note: Some programs require advance registration and/or recreation center membership. Always call the contact number provided before attending a program.
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AOA Sit Fit
Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA 
, 1121 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn
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Age:Adult
Get fit while you sit in this chair exercise class that involves a combination of aerobic activity, strength building and stretching. Suitable for all ages and levels.
Cost: free for members, non-members $95/8 weeks
Please check the center for cost and schedule.
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Adapted Swim
Friday: 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
St. Mary’s Recreation Center, 450 Saint Ann's Avenue, Bronx
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Age:Everyone
The swimming pool is reserved for adapted swim. To participate, please call the center to register.
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OutlookAdaptive Sports Program (S.P.A.R.E.S.)
Saturday: 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Al Oerter Recreation Center, 131-40 Fowler Avenue, Queens
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Start Date: January 7, 2013
End Date: June 29, 2013
Age:Child / Teen
Come learn the basics of adaptive sports such as: Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Football, Wheelchair tennis, Wheelchair Floor Hockey, Wheelchair Softball, Sled Hockey(on ice), Sitting Volleyball, Adapted Swimming, Power Wheelchair Soccer, Track and Field Events.
Wheelchairs are provided for use in the program.
For youth 5 to 17 with a physical disability.
Must register for the program and must be a Recreation Center member.
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Chair Yoga
Monday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
West Side Campaign Against Hunger , 263 West 86 Street, Manhattan
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Age:Adult / Senior
We hold a free chair yoga class in our food pantry waiting area Mon, Wed, Thurs and Fri 9-10am. It is open to all and is bilingual, English/Spanish. This is a low impact yoga class. No registration necessary. Mats are available for those who wish to use them. Wear comfortable clothing. Offered year-round.
Phone: 212-362-3662 x120
E-mail: hpark@wscah.org
Cost: Free
West Side Campaign Against Hunger
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Chair/Sit Aerobics
Monday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Al Oerter Recreation Center, 131-40 Fowler Avenue, Queens
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Start Date: April 29, 2013
End Date: June 15, 2013
Age:Adult / Senior
Get a full cardio workout without using machines. Great for those with limited mobility.
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Free Yoga for Individuals with MS
Tuesday: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Tree of Life Yoga Studio , 102-06 Metropolitan Ave, Queens
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Age:Adult
Free chair yoga for individuals with MS. Please call to inquire and to pre-register.
Phone: 718-544-5997
Cost: Free
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Indoor Wheelchair Soccer
Monday: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, 177th Street & Baisley Boulevard, Queens
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Age:Everyone
Wheelchair soccer is a modified sport playable for persons of varying levels of physical disabilities. A wheelchair is used to move around the court and propel the ball when passing, shooting or defending.
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NYC Dept. for the Aging's STAY WELL Prg.
Monday: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
N.Y. P. L.- Kips Bay Branch , 446 Third Avenue, Manhattan
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Age:Senior
The Stay Well exercise program is geared for all seniors, ranging from the fit to those with disabilities. The curriculum includes aerobic exercises as well as routines designed to enhance balance, build muscle strength and aid in the performance of the tasks associated with daily living. Classes end with stress reduction exercises. Open to anyone 60+.
Phone: (212) 683-2520
Fax: (212) 545-8553
Cost: Free
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NYC Dept. for the Aging's STAY WELL Prg.
Wednesday: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Midwood Active Adults SC , 4815 Avenue I East 49th Street, Brooklyn
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Age:Senior
The Stay Well exercise program is geared for all seniors, ranging from the fit to those with disabilities. The curriculum includes aerobic exercises as well as routines designed to enhance balance, build muscle strength and aid in the performance of the tasks associated with daily living. Classes end with stress reduction exercises. Open to anyone 60+.
Phone: (718) 253-5557
Fax: (718) 951-6623
Cost: Free
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Please note: Programs with this symbol () are not managed by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. While Parks does its best to maintain accuracy in search results, users are strongly advised to call or email the program organizers directly for up-to-date information.
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Accessible Activities
You may use any of Parks' recreational spaces, except tennis courts, without a permit. However, if a permit holder arrives with a valid permit in hand, you must vacate the field or court. An individual must have a season permit or single-play ticket to use Parks' tennis courts.
Organized play (leagues) requires a permit. Click here for an application and more information about permits.
100% Playground
GLENWOOD RD, E 100 & E 101 STS (Brooklyn)| 
Level: 4
110th St & Lenox Ave Playground
110 ST & LENOX AVE (Manhattan)| Level: 4
110th St Playground
110 ST & CATHEDRAL PKWY (Manhattan)| Level: 2
115th Street Playground
14 RD, 115 ST, 14 AVE (Queens)| Level: 4
157th St Playground
157 ST & 116 AVE (Queens)| Level: 2
79 St Playground
79 ST & SHORE RD (Brooklyn)| Level: 4
Adam Yauch Park
ATLANTIC AVE, COLUMBIA, STATE STS (Brooklyn)| Level: 4
Addabbo Playground
BET 81-82 STS, N CONDUIT AVE (Queens)| Level: 4
Admiral Farragut Playground
E 176 ST, CROTONA AVE, PROSPECT AVE (Bronx)| Level: 2
Admiral Park
LITTLE NECK PKWY, 42 TO 43 AVES (Queens)| Level: 4
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Accessible Activities
Team and league sports provide a great opportunity to get fit, socialize, and have fun. Some leagues are casual, while others are more competitive. Email or call the leagues below to find out more about your local team and its players.
Achievers of America, Inc.
Borough: Queens
Age: Youth/Adult
Type: Softball & Bowling
A program for Special needs individuals with developmental disabilities. Challenged or not.
Phone: (718) 565-1141 | Email
Achilles International
Borough: Manhattan
Age: Adult
Type: Accessible Activities
Achilles meets rain or shine on Tuesday evenings at 6:15 PM and Saturday mornings at 10:15 when there is no race. Tuesday evenings we meet at the New York Road Runners Club (9 E. 89th Street) between 6 - 6:15 PM. Saturday mornings, we meet in Central Park, at 90th Street and Fifth Avenue, adjacent to the Central Park Reservoir.
Phone: 212-354-0300 | Email
Glen Oaks Little League
Borough: Queens
Age: Youth
Type: Baseball
Phone: (718) 347-2436 | Email
Glen Oaks Little League Challenger Division
Borough: Queens
Age: Youth/Adult
Type: Baseball
The Challenger Division was established in 1989 as a separate division of Little League to enable boys and girls with physical and mental challenges, ages 4-18, or up to age 22 if still enrolled in high school, to enjoy the game of baseball.
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Row New York
Borough: Queens
Age: Youth
Type: Adaptive Indoor Rowing
Adaptive Indoor Rowing: Workout once per week with our adaptive coaches to stay in shape through the winter months, set and reach your rowing goals, and prepare for rowing on the water. All adaptive athletes are welcome - from age 11 and up - no experience necessary! Cancellations due to snow and inclement weather may occur, and one make-up session will be scheduled. The Access-A-Ride address to the boathouse is 30 Meadow Lake Drive, Corona/Flushing/Flushing Meadows Corona Park/ NY.
Phone: 718.433.3075 | Email
United Spinal Giants
Borough: Queens
Age: Adult
Type: Wheelchair Football
Phone: (718) 803-3782
Wheelchair Softball League
Borough: Queens
Age: Youth/Adult
Type: Wheelchair Softball
Phone: 917.519.2622 | Email
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Accessible Activities
Adaptive Sports Field Day
Thursday, May 23, 2013
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Al Oerter Recreation Center (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park)
131-40 Fowler Avenue, Queens|
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Cost
This event is free to the public, but participants must pre-register.
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OutlookPSAL City Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Sunday, June 2, 2013
9:00 a.m.
Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan|
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Cost
Open to public school students.
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Fourth Annual Paralympic Sport Club New York Youth Track and Field Open
Monday, June 3, 2013
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan|
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Cost
Open to NYC public school students.
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