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North Meadow Recreation Center

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Mid-park at 97th Street, Central Park
New York, NY 10025
Located in Central Park

Center Manager: Jamaal King
Phone: (212) 348-4867
Fax: (212) 348-4479
Cross Streets: Mid-park at 97th Street
Directions: Bus, Train, Car, Bicycle and Walking Directions to North Meadow Recreation Center by Google Maps
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

Hours of Operation

Building Hours

Monday - Sunday 10:00 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

Locker Room (1)

Basketball Court (Outdoor) (6)

Multipurpose Room (1)

Handball Court (Outdoor) (8)

Programs, Classes and Activities

Field Day Kits

Use the entire field day kit or just one or two items. We provide a variety of games and sports equipment, including basketballs, handballs, whiffle balls and bats, footballs--everything you need for an individual or group outing in the park.

No pre-registration required, bring a valid photo ID. Free.
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 AM

Girls Basketball Clinic

April 13, 2013 – October 26, 2013

Join the newest additionto the Central Park Conservancy's basketball programs: a clinic developed just for girls to improve their basketball skills and compete in a safe and encouraging environment.  Please call 212-348-4867 for more infromation.

Age: Child

Gender: Women

Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Health-walking and Race-walking Clinics

In partnership with the New York Walker's Club, these clinics increase physical fitness and mental health while enjoying the scenic views of Central Park.  Led by coach Lon Wilson, each clinic includes a warm-up, cool down, and stretching. 

Free.

Age: Adult, Senior

Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
All fitness levels are welcome.

Youth Baseball Clinics

August 1, 2013 – August 29, 2013

August
Every Thursday, 4pm-6pm
North Meadow Ballfield #10
Improve your baseball skills and compete against your peers in this dynamic 5-part clinic. Each session will feature fun drills and exercises in pitching, catching, hitting and running bases as well as scrimmage play. For kids 6-9. FREE. Pre-registration required. For more information, please call 212-348-4867.

Age: Child

Thursday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Youth Basketball Clinics

April 6, 2013 – October 26, 2013

This interactive clinic enables young people to become better basketball players through drills and competitive games that focus on skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork as well as stewardship of Central Park. Participants that excel in the clinic will have the opportunity to play in Central Park’s seasonal basketball tournament.  No prior basketball experience is required.

Age: Child, Teen

Saturday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free.

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