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Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor
Veronica M. White, Commissioner

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McCarren Play Center

Membership Information | Holiday Schedule

776 Lorimer Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Located in McCarren Park

Center Manager: Lauren Primerano
Deputy Center Manager: Seamus Moloney
Phone: (718) 218-2380
Cross Streets: Bayard Street and Driggs Avenue
Directions: Bus, Train, Car, Bicycle and Walking Directions to McCarren Play Center by Google Maps
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

Adjoining the iconic McCarren Pool, the newly renovated McCarren Play Center will offer year-round programming for members of all ages and abilities. Through the McCarren Play Center and its accompanying facilities, NYC Parks is committed to providing the opportunity for all Brooklynites and New Yorkers to lead physically active lives through sports, fitness and outdoor adventure.

Hours of Operation

Building Hours

Monday - Friday	7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Holidays

On holidays (New Year’s Day and Eve, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Easter, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Eve, and Christmas Day and Eve), recreation center hours will change. Please visit our Recreation Center Holiday Schedule for details.

Recreation Center Membership Gift Cards

Give the Gift of Sports, Fitness and Fun!

Purchase a Recreation Center Membership Gift Card, and share the joy of health with a family member, friend, or loved one. Gift Cards may be redeemed at any one of Parks’ 35 recreation centers across New York City.

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Facilities

Computer Resource Center (1)

Gymnasium (1)

Fitness Room (1)

Cardio Room (1)

Multipurpose Room (3)

Volleyball Court (Indoor) (1)

Afterschool Room (1)

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Facility Hours

Fitness and Cardio Room Hours

Open hours for the cardio and fitness rooms. Please remember to wear proper exercise clothes and sneakers. You must be age 16 and older to use the equipment.

Monday - Friday	7:00 AM - 9:45 PM (Everyone)
Saturday	9:00 AM - 4:45 PM (Everyone)

Gymnasium

Programs, Classes and Activities

Download PDF schedule (PDF, 983 KB)

Adult Basketball

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.

Age: Adult

Monday	8:30 AM - 9:45 AM, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday	8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Wednesday	7:00 AM - 8:15 AM, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday	8:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Friday	7:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Saturday	9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Adult Citius, Altius, Fortius

Ends May 31, 2013

Age: Adult

Tuesday

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Adult Table Tennis

The ping pong table is open for adults during these hours.

Age: Adult

Monday	7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday	7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday	2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Body Sculpting 101

Ends May 31, 2013

Age:

Tuesday

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Boot Camp

Ends May 31, 2013

Age: Adult, Senior, Teen

Thursday

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Cardio Explosion

Ends May 31, 2013

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday	8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Tuesday	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday	8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Thursday	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Computer Room: DL000 One-on-One Help

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Receive one on one training in basic computer skills.

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday - Thursday	1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Friday	12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Computer Room: DL101a Intro to Computers (PC)

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Learn typing and mouse skills, how to open and save files, basic program functions, and introductory internet tools.

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Computer Room: DL101b Intro to Mac Computers

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Learn to use the Macintosh keyboard and mouse, how to open and save files, basic program functions and introductory internet tools.

Age: Adult, Senior

Tuesday

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Computer Room: DL102 Intro to the Internet

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Intro to the Internet is for novice web users. Learn the concepts and uses of a web browser and a search engine in navigating the internet.

Age: Adult, Senior

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Computer Room: DL106 Mouse Basics

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

A workshop designed for true beginners. Students will learn how to hold and maneuver the mouse, use the left and right buttons, and scroll with the wheel.

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Computer Room: DL109 Internet Research

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Improve your internet search skills by learning how to effectively use keywords and online research tools. Topics may include: travel, weather, health, reviews, and legal and financial resources.

Age: Adult, Senior

Friday

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Computer Room: MM107c Intro to Digital Video-iMovie

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Develop basic video production skills to craft your own narrative or documentary film using Adobe Premiere video editing software.

Age: Adult

Thursday

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Computer Room: OA100 Adult Open Access

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

During Open Access hours, users ages 18 and above may use the computer room for personal projects, research, communication, or to practice computer skills.

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday - Friday

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Computer Room: OT100 Teen Open Access

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

During Teen Open Access hours, users ages 13-17 may use the computer room for personal projects, homework, research, communication, or to practice computer skills.

Age: Teen

Friday

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Computer Room: WF201 Intermediate MS Word 2010

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Create professional letters, faxes, and other forms of correspondence in MS Word. Participants will also learn Advanced document managment techniques.

Age: Adult, Senior

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Computer Room: WF202 Interm MS Excel 2010

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Build basic accounting skills using Excel spreadsheets and learn how to merge data sets to aggregate information.

Age: Adult

Wednesday

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Computer Room: WF203 Interm MS PowerPoint 2010

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Add flair to your PowerPoint presentation with advanced graphics including animations, automated slide timing, and cohesive design themes, then upload your slideshow to the web!

Age: Adult

Thursday

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Computer Room: YP101 Afterschool Tech Curriculum

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

The Afterschool Program Technology Curriculum offers youth ages 6-12 a variety of fun and educational computer-based activities to strengthen their academic and technology skills while encouraging creativity, self-awareness, and social activism.

Age: Child

Monday - Friday

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Intro to Kung Fu/Self-Defense Class

Ends May 31, 2013

Age: Adult

Wednesday

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Karate Kids

Ends May 31, 2013

Ages 9-12

Age: Child

Monday	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday	3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Lunchtime Kick Boxing

Age: Adult, Senior

Thursday

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

McCarren Tots - Craft, Art & Express

Let your little one express their creativity with exciting arts & craft projects.

Age: Family

Monday	11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Wednesday	11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

McCarren Tots - Kick Start Soccer

Learn the basics of soccer, teamwork and most of all having fun!

Age: Family

Tuesday	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Thursday	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Ages 18 months - 5years. Parent/guardian must be a center member and must accompany their child throughout the entire program.

McCarren Tots - Little Hoopsters

Tots learn the basics of basketball - like dribbling, passing & shooting.

Age: Family

Tuesday	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ages 18 months - 5years. Parent/guardian must be a center member and must accompany their child throughout the entire program.

McCarren Tots - Move, Discover & Explore

A class for pre-tots (9 - 18 months), they engage in free play and work on gross motor and socialization skills.

Age: Family

Tuesday	1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Thursday	1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Ages 9 - 18 months. Parent/guardian must be a center member and must accompany their child throughout the entire program.

McCarren Tots - My Grown Up & Me

Tots explore their creative side and examine their surroundings in this free play time class. With the assistance of their grown up, children build their own Imagination Playground, move through tunnels, pop up houses and more!

Age: Family

Monday	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wednesday	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Friday	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Ages 18 months - 5years. Parent/guardian must be a center member and must accompany their child throughout the entire program.

McCarren Tots - Shake, Rattle & Roll

Children & parents "get their groove on" as they dance & play to a mixture of music from all decades & genres.

Age: Family

Friday

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Ages 18 months - 5years. Parent/guardian must be a center member and must accompany their child throughout the entire program.

Mixed Martial Arts

Ends May 31, 2013

Age: Adult, Teen

Monday

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Open Mic

Age: Teen

Tuesday

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Restorative Yoga

Ends May 31, 2013

Age: Adult, Senior, Teen

Saturday

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Shape Up NYC: Zumba

Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps.

Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and available to those who are not Recreation Center members.

Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Age: Adult, Senior, Teen

Wednesday	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Tai Chi/Chi Kung for Health

Age: Adult, Senior

Tuesday	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Thursday	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Teen Citius, Altius, Fortius

Ends May 31, 2013

Age: Teen

Friday

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Yoga: Vinyasa Flow

Ends May 31, 2013

Age: Adult, Senior, Teen

Tuesday	7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday	10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Youth Basketball

Take your game to the next level in our open basketball court. Shoot some hoops, start a pick up game, practice drills or get fit while having fun.

Age: Teen

Monday	1:00 PM - 3:45 PM, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday	1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday - Friday	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday	3:30 PM - 4:45 PM

Youth Martial Arts

Age: Child, Teen

Monday

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Youth Table Tennis

Age: Child, Teen

Tuesday	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Thursday	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM