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Al Oerter Recreation Center

131-40 Fowler Avenue
Flushing, New York 11355
Located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Center Manager: Dannette Leininger
Deputy Center Manager: Nelson Fung & Ken Conyers
Phone: (718) 353-7853
Fax: (718) 353-7687
Cross Streets: Fowler Avenue and College Point Boulevard.
Directions: Train: Take the #7 train to the Shea Stadium/Willets Point Station. Walk down the ramp to the left. Follow the road past the golf course. It is approximately an eight-minute walk.

Bus: Take the Q58 to the corner of College Point Boulevard and Folwer Avenue. Walk north on Fowler Avenue to the front of the recreation center.

Driving Directions:

From NYC: Take the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge to the Grand Central Parkway East. Get off at Exit 9E. Take the RT-25A E/Northern Boulevard ramp toward Shea Stadium. At the exit ramp, make a right on Stadium Road. At the third stop make a left. Continue past the USTA National Tennis Center and Pitch & Putt Golf. Make a left. Continue straight past Avery Avenue (on your left) and you will see the Recreation Center.

From Long Island: Take the LIE/I-495 W and exit just before the Grand Central Parkway, at College Point Boulevard. Take that to Avery Avenue and make a left. Follow Avery Avenue to stop sign and make a left at 131st Street. The recreation center will be on your left side.


This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

 

Hours of Operation

Building Hours

     

Membership  Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00 AM-9:00PM and Saturday 9:00AM-4:00PM

  Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Facilities

Track (Indoor) - 1

Gymnasium - 1

Teen Room - 1

Fitness Room - 1

Ping Pong Table - 4

Dance Room - 1

Multipurpose Room - 1

Computer Resource Center - 1

Locker Room - 2

Cardio Room - 1

Lobby - 1

Basketball Court (Indoor) - 1

Handball Court (Indoor) - 1

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Programs, Classes and Activities

Computer Resource Center (CRC)

Family Open Gym

     October 26, 2009 - October 31, 2009

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
  Tuesday - Wednesday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  Friday 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
 
No flavored drinks are allowed. Everyone must be dressed in athletic clothing. No jeans, boots, shoes, and khakis. All personal items must be locked and secured in the locker room.

Karate (Adult)

     $25 program fee
 Age: Adult
  Monday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 
No flavored drinks are allowed. Everyone must be dressed in athletic clothing. No jeans, boots, shoes, and khakis. All personal items must be locked and secured in the locker room.

Karate (Kids)

     $25 program fee
 Age: Child
  Monday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 
No flavored drinks are allowed. Everyone must be dressed in athletic clothing. No jeans, boots, shoes, and khakis. All personal items must be locked and secured in the locker room.

Karate (Teen)

     $25 program fee
 Age: Teen
  Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Friday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 
No flavored drinks are allowed. Everyone must be dressed in athletic clothing. No jeans, boots, shoes, and khakis. All personal items must be locked and secured in the locker room.

Teen Baseball

     

This course provides advanced baseball conditioning.

 Age: Teen
  Friday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Youth Open Basketball

     October 26, 2009- October 31, 2009

Ages: 13-17
 Age: Teen
  Monday - Thursday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 
No flavored drinks are allowed. Everyone must be dressed in athletic clothing. No jeans, boots, shoes, and khakis. All personal items must be locked and secured in the locker room.