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AOA Aerobics
Monday: 11:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
Friday: 11:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
Broadway YMCA 
, 651 Broadway, Staten Island
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Age:Teen / Adult / Senior
A kinder, gentler aerobic workout appropriate for older adults, beginning exercise participants and pre/post-natal women who would like to include a low-intensity, low-impact workout in their fitness plans. Each class includes an aerobic conditioning and stretching segment. Music for this class may include big band, classical, swing, country and oldies but goodies.
Phone: 718-981-4933
Cost: Free for members, non-members $99/8 weeks
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Monday: 11:40 a.m.-12:40 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:40 a.m.-12:40 p.m.
Friday: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
South Shore YMCA , 3939 Richmond Ave, Staten Island
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Age:Adult / Senior
A kinder, gentler aerobic workout appropriate for older adults, beginning exercise participants and pre/post-natal women who would like to include a low-intensity, low-impact workout in their fitness plans. Each class includes an aerobic conditioning and stretching segment. Music for this class may include big band, classical, swing, country and oldies but goodies.
Phone: 718-227-3200
Cost: Free for members, non-members $99/8 weeks
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AOA Chair Aerobics
Monday: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Friday: 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
South Shore YMCA , 3939 Richmond Ave, Staten Island
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Age:Adult / Senior
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.
Phone: 718-227-3200
Cost: Free for members, non-members $99/8 weeks
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AOA Chair Exercise
Monday: 11:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
Friday: 11:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
Broadway YMCA , 651 Broadway, Staten Island
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Age:Adult / Senior
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.
Phone: 718-981-4933
Cost: Free for members, non-members $99/8 weeks
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Adapted Swim
Friday: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Metropolitan Recreation Center, 261 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn
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Age:Senior
The adapted swim program is open for swimmers with disabilities. Please call the center for more information.
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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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Adult Badminton
Monday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, 232 West 60th Street, Manhattan
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Start Date: June 17, 2013
Age:Senior
Practice the mechanics of this classic racquet sport that is played using a lightweight ball and racquet. Often compared to tennis, badminton is a fast-moving game that requires speed, agility and concentration.
Gymnasium
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Adult Basketball
Monday: 11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Friday: 11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Sunset Park Recreation Center, 7th Avenue at 43rd Street, Brooklyn
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Age:Senior
Take your game to the next level in our basketball court. Shoot some hoops, start a pick up game, practice drills or get fit while having fun.
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Adult Group Lessons at Prospect Park Tennis Center
Sunday: 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Prospect Park Tennis Center , PARKSIDE AVE AT THE PARADE GROUND (Brooklyn), Brooklyn
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Age:Senior
Adult group tennis lessons, grouped according to skill level
Phone: (718) 436-2500
Cost: $50 or $240
$240 for 6-session series or $50 per session
Reservations must be made 24-hours in advance
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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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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.
Facility Type: Baseball and Softball Fields
Facility Type: Tennis Courts
100% Playground/PS 242 (100th Street)
GLENWOOD RD & 100TH ST (Brooklyn) | 
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 2
111 Street Playground (Near Playground for All Children)
CORONA AVENUE/111 ST (Queens) |
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 4
123rd Morningside Park
MORNINGSIDE & 121 STREET (Manhattan) |
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 4
157 Street Plgd.
157 ST. & 116 AVE. (Queens) |
Facility Type: Baseball and Softball Fields
# of Fields: 2
Type of Surface: Little League
157th St Plgd
157 ST & 116 AVE (Queens) |
Facility Type: Exercise Equipment
157th St. Playground
157TH STREET & 116TH. AVENUE (Queens) |
Facility Type: Basketball Courts
# of Courts: 4
157th Street P/G(Baisley)
157 ST & 116 AVE (Queens) |
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 6
16 Sycamore Playground
SCHERMERHORN & NEVINS STS (Brooklyn) |
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 3
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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.
Zog Sports
Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Adult
Type: Dodgeball, Kickball, & Touch Football
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ZogSports
Borough: Manhattan
Age: Adult
Type: Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Kickball, Dodgeball, Touch Football, Basketball, & Whiffleball
For more detailed information, please visit the ZogSports website.
Phone: | Email
i9 Sports
Borough: Bronx
Age: Youth/Adult
Type: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer
Our leagues and programs run year round. Sing up as a member on the website for free.
Phone: 347-275-3116 | Email
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Free Week at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
6:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
Cost
Free | FREE! No membership required for the first week.
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Contact Number
(212) 397-3159
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OutlookCardio Boxing at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(212) 397-3159
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Free Days at Owen Dolen Recreation Center
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
9:00 a.m.
Owen Dolen Recreation Center (in Owen F. Dolen Park)
2551 Westchester Square, Bronx|
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Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(718) 829-0156
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Cross-Training at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(212) 397-3159
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Summer on the Hudson: Yoga - Evening Salute to the Sun
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan|
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Cost
Free
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Free Week at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
Thursday, June 20, 2013
6:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
Cost
Free | FREE! No membership required for the first week.
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Contact Number
(212) 397-3159
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Fitness Walk
Thursday, June 20, 2013
9:00 a.m.
Joe Michaels Mile: Western Entrance (in Crocheron Park), Queens|
Directions to this location
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(718) 352-4793 ext. 301
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Free Days at Owen Dolen Recreation Center
Thursday, June 20, 2013
9:00 a.m.
Owen Dolen Recreation Center (in Owen F. Dolen Park)
2551 Westchester Square, Bronx|
Directions to this location
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(718) 829-0156
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Adult Open Volleyball at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
Thursday, June 20, 2013
6:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(212) 397-3159
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Free Week at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
Friday, June 21, 2013
6:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
Cost
Free | FREE! No membership required for the first week.
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Contact Number
(212) 397-3159
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