Accessibility InfoAl Oerter Recreation Center
Membership Information | Holiday Schedule
131-40 Fowler Avenue
Flushing, New York
11355
Located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Deputy Center Manager: Janet Premus
Phone: (718) 353-7853
Fax: (718) 353-7687
Cross Streets: Fowler Avenue and College Point Boulevard.
Directions: Bus, Train, Car, Bicycle and Walking Directions to Al Oerter Recreation Center by Google Maps
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.
Hours of Operation
Building Hours
| Monday - Friday | 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
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Registration Desk is open Monday - Friday from 6:00am to 9:00pm and on Saturday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Registration desk is for new membership processing, membership renewals and class registrations. |
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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
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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.
Facilities
Dance Room (1)
Lobby (1)
Locker Room (2)
Cardio Room (1)
Computer Resource Center (1)
Table Tennis Table (4)
Track (Indoor) (1)
Basketball Court (Indoor) (1)
Fitness Room (1)
Teen Room (1)
Multipurpose Room (1)
Handball Court (Indoor) (2)
Gymnasium (1)
Racquetball (2)
Facility Hours
Al Oerter Recreation Center
The Al Oerter Recreation center is a state of the art facility featuring computer room, multipurpose room, cardio room, weight room, locker rooms, dance studio, racquetball courts, indoor track and a gymnasium.
The center hosts many special events throughout the year and offers programs for children, teenagers, adults and seniors. Programming is offered in sports, fitness, outdoor adventure, social, computers and others.
Important Usage Guidelines and Policies for all Members:
- A lock is required to use the facility. All belongings must be locked in a locker. No items can be laying around in any part of the facility.
- Members must present and scan their membership ID card upon entering the facility.
- No jeans, boots or non athletic attire may be worn.
- No du-rags or hats are permitted in the gymnasium.
- Profanity or unsportsmanlike conduct is not permitted.
- You must be 16+ to use the cardio and weight room.
- No cell phone usage is permitted in any area except the lobby.
The Al Oerter staff is here to help you! Should you need any help, assistance or have any other questions, feel free to visit our front desk or call us at 718-353-7853.
Dance Studio
The dance studio is used for programs, classes and events throughout the course of the week. Classes include Dance, Start Smart, Storytime and others.
When the studio is not in session, members may use the room (when open) to stretch and perform light abdominal and other stationary exercises.
Important Room Usage Policies
- No music of any kind can be played in the Dance Studio.
- Breakdancing is not allowed
- White soled sneakers only.
- No drinks other than water permitted.
- Only stationary exercises will be permitted
- No group activity unless conducted by a NYC Parks staff member or volunteer.
Racquetball Courts
- $7.00 an hour for singles (2 people on court)
- $14.00 an hour for doubles (4 people on court)
- $60.00 for 10 pack / 10 one hour reservations
Reservation must be made on the hour. Purchasing the 10 pack allows you the ability to reserve up to two days in advance. All other reservations can be made at the time you are interested in playing in person only.
Track
Track is available during regular operating hours for walking and jogging.
14 Laps around the track will equal 1 mile.
Important Usage Information
- You must continue moving on track, no standing or exercising.
- Please no drinks other than water on the track.
- All walkers and joggers will walk/run counter clockwise.
Cardio Room
The Cardio Room features 27 state of the art machines including Treadmills, Ellipticals, Rex Trainers, Upright Bikes, Stair Masters, Wheelchair Accessible Machines and more.
Cardio room is equipped with music and televisions. Cleaning supplies including spray and paper towels are provided to clean machines after use.
Important Usage Policies
- Each machine has a 30 minute limit per person based on clock and not machine.
- You may sign up for two machines in a row (not same machine or type)
- Reservation of machines is located at the front desk.
- Please clean machine after use.
- You must be 16+ to use the cardio room.
- Beginning times are pre set and begin at 6:15am and continue every half an hour. The last time slot for the day on weekdays is 9:15pm and on weekends 4:15pm.
Programs, Classes and Activities
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Adaptive Sports Program (S.P.A.R.E.S.)
January 7, 2013 – June 29, 2013
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.
Age: Child, Teen
| Saturday | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
Adult Dodgeball
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Come join in a game of dodgeball. Have fun playing against friends and family members.
Ages: 16+
Age: Adult
| Wednesday | 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM |
Adult Open Badminton
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Enjoy a game of Badminton with other adults.
Please Note: Only water is allowed in the gymnasium
Age: Adult, Senior
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM |
Adult Open Half Court Basketball
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult
| Monday | 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 8:30 PM - 9:45 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Adult Open Volleyball
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Enjoy a game of open volleyball with other adults.
Please Note: Only water is allowed in the gymnasium
| Wednesday | 8:15 PM - 9:30 PM |
Adult Soccer (Open Play)
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Enjoy a weekly game of indoor soccer with friends!
Please Note: Only water is allowed in the gymnasium
Age: Adult, Teen
| Tuesday | 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM |
Adult Table Tennis
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult
| Tuesday | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Aqua Aerobics
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Work out underwater at the Aquatic Center.
Age: Adult
| Wednesday | 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM |
| Friday | 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM |
Chair/Sit Aerobics
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Computer Room: DL000 One-on-One Help
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Computer Room: DL101a Intro to Computers
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Computer Room: DL101b Intro to Mac Computers
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Computer Room: DL101d Intro to Computers Mandarin
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Computer Room: DL104 Intro to Social Networking
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Computer Room: DL109 Internet Research
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Computer Room: DL200 NY Cares Graphic Design
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Computer Room: MM060 Intro to Digital Photography
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Computer Room: MM101a Intro to Digital Imaging (Photoshop)
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Computer Room: MM104 Intro to Web Design (Online Tools & HTML)
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Computer Room: MM107b Intro to Digital Video - Final Cut Pro
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Thursday | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Computer Room: OA100 All Ages Open Access
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult, Child, Senior, Teen
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Saturday | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Computer Room: ST208 PhotoFit!
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
Computer Room: WF050 POP Job Search (Closed Session)
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
Computer Room: WF102 Intro to MS Word 2010
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Computer Room: WF103 Intro to Excel 2010
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Monday | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Computer Room: WF104a Intro to MS Powerpoint 2010
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Monday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Computer Room: WF201 Intermediate MS Word 2010
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Computer Room: WF202 Intermediate MS Excel
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Computer Room: WF203 Intermediate MS Powerpoint
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Computer Room: WF400a DigitalWork MS Office
April 8, 2013 – June 14, 2013
Age: Adult
| Monday - Friday | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Dancercize Adults
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Adults will get fit while learning fitness exercizes inspired by pop dance music.
Age: Adult, Senior
| Thursday | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Dancercize Kids
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Have fun getting fit and learning exercizes inspired by pop dance music.
Age: Child
| Thursday | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Family Time
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Family gym time for parents and children only. Children must be accompanied by their parents at all times during the family open gym session.
Age: Family
| Sunday | 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM |
JIANZI
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Learn to play and participate in the game of Jianzi!
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Saturday | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
K'nex Builders
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Kids learn how to build all types of things using K'nex.
Age: Child
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Karate (Adult)
This Japanese martial art focuses on striking techniques as a form of self-defense. A deeply ethical fighting tradition, it incorporates philosophical and physical elements.
This class has a $25 program fee.
This Japanese martial art focuses on striking techniques as a form of self-defense. A deeply ethical fighting tradition, it incorporates philosophical and physical elements.
This class has a $25 program fee.
Age: Adult
| Monday | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Karate (Kids)
This Japanese martial art focuses on striking techniques as a form of self-defense. A deeply ethical fighting tradition, it incorporates philosophical and physical elements.
This class has a $25 program fee.
This Japanese martial art focuses on striking techniques as a form of self-defense. A deeply ethical fighting tradition, it incorporates philosophical and physical elements.
This class has a $25 program fee.
Age: Child
| Monday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Karate (Teen)
This Japanese martial art focuses on striking techniques as a form of self-defense. A deeply ethical fighting tradition, it incorporates philosophical and physical elements.
This class has a $25 program fee.
This Japanese martial art focuses on striking techniques as a form of self-defense. A deeply ethical fighting tradition, it incorporates philosophical and physical elements.
This class has a $25 program fee.
Age: Teen
| Monday | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Lego Robotics 2
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Learn how to build robots using robotic lego units.
Age: Child
| Wednesday | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Never Too Late for Fitness
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Thursday | 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM |
Shape Up NYC: Step Aerobics
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Instructor: Lorena
This Step Aerobics class is an Intermediate level course with modifications offered for beginners. Participants should wear athletic shoes and comfortable apparel. You will be sure to burn calories, have fun and get a great workout!
Age: Adult, Senior, Teen
| Wednesday - Thursday | 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM |
Shape Up NYC: Yoga
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Instructor: Kristin
An open level class with a focus on bringing awareness to the body through core strengthening and total body flexibility.
| Tuesday | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
Shape Up NYC: Zumba
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Instructor: Yishan Lee
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.
Age: Adult, Senior, Teen
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Sign Language Class
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Since 1997, ASL is considered a foreign language and fulfills foreign language requirements in most skills. An amazing skill to have! Sign language will be taught through activities, games and practice.
Age: Family
| Tuesday | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
Table Tennis (Seniors)
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Senior
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Tai Chi
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Team Soccer Practice
Starts April 29, 2013
Indoor Youth Soccer Team practice.
Mondays - ages 6 to 9
Fridays - ages 10-13
Age: Child
| Monday | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
Teen Night
October 5, 2012 – June 14, 2013
The entire back of the facility is closed exclusively for teens. Enjoy a variety of activities including sports, fitness and social activities.
Age: Teen
| Friday | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
Walk NYC
Starts April 9, 2013
Get out to a park and walk the City!
Walk NYC is a FREE program that encourages New Yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. Parks will staff locations throughout the City with experienced walking instructors. Experience NYC in a new way.
All are welcome!
| Wednesday - Thursday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Walleyball
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Monday | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
Wheelchair Basketball
January 7, 2013 – June 30, 2013
The Rollin' Knicks wheelchair basketball team practice in the gymnasium.
Age: Adult, Senior, Teen
| Tuesday | 7:45 PM - 9:45 PM |
Women's Self Defense
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Family
| Tuesday | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Youth Open Basketball
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Ages: 13-17
Age: Teen
| Monday - Wednesday | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
Youth Soccer
April 29, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Claudio Reyna Soccer Clinic
Learn the basics of passing, dribbling and shooting in this fun team sport.
Age: Child
| Wednesday | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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