Al Oerter Recreation Center

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.

     

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. 

     

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.
  

     

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.

 

     Use of racquetball courts requires a small hourly rental fee and goggles. Players must be over 12 years of age to be on the court.  Equipment is available for use with rental.

• $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 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.  

February 6, 2012 – March 31, 2012
     

Get a jump on that jump shot with the Millennium Basketball League, funded by Madison Square Garden as part of the Junior Knicks League. We are looking to form more than 80 teams. The league is open to boys aged 8-16 and girls aged 8-13.

 The Al Oerter Recreation Center will be host to boys 11-13 and boys 14-16 leagues.

All participants must tryout for a team.

January 1, 2012 – February 25, 2012
     Wheelchair basketball practice is every tuesday from 8:00pm-9:30pm in the gymnasium. 

No food or flavored drinks allowed in the gymnasium. Must be in athletic attire.

February 6, 2012 – February 11, 2012

No flavored drinks are allowed on the basketball court. Everyone must be dressed in athletic clothing. No jeans, boots, shoes, and khakis are allowed. All personal items must be locked and secured in the locker room.

January 2, 2012 – February 25, 2012
     Enjoy a weekly game of indoor soccer with friends! 

Ages 16+

January 2, 2012 – February 25, 2012

October 31, 2011 – February 25, 2012
     Explore your creativity with new arts and crafts projects every week!

January 2, 2012 – February 25, 2012
     Come learn the basic fundamentals of the sport.  Both clinics and games will be played.  Prepare for the upcoming basketball season.

January 2, 2012 – February 25, 2012
     Come challenge yourself and others on full body exercises focusing on overall health and strength.  Pre and post testing will be done to determine growth and development.

January 2, 2012 – February 25, 2012
     Get a full cardio workout without using machines. Great for those with limited mobility.

January 2, 2012 – February 25, 2012
     Engage children in the fun workout of aerobics and step.  Low impact program for both overweight and fit kids.  Guaranteed to be tons of fun!

March 9, 2012 – March 30, 2012
     Learn typing and mouse skills, how to open and save files, basic program functions, and introductory internet tools.

January 29, 2012 – February 29, 2012

March 7, 2012 – March 27, 2012
     Learn typing and mouse skills, how to open and save files, basic program functions, and introductory internet tools.

January 29, 2012 – February 29, 2012

January 29, 2012 – February 29, 2012

March 6, 2012 – March 27, 2012
     Learn to use the Macintosh keyboard and mouse, how to open and save files, basic program functions and introductory internet tools.

March 8, 2012 – March 29, 2012
     Learn to use the Macintosh keyboard and mouse, how to open and save files, basic program functions and introductory internet tools.

January 29, 2012 – February 29, 2012

January 29, 2012 – February 29, 2012
     Learn to type on the traditional alphanumeric (Qwerty) keyboard with the Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing software program and an introduction to keyboard shortcuts.

March 6, 2012 – March 27, 2012
     Find information on topics of interest to you and evaluate source credibility. Research topics include: travel, weather, health, local resources, and more.

January 29, 2012 – February 29, 2012

January 29, 2012 – February 29, 2012

March 9, 2012 – March 30, 2012
     Learn to type on the traditional alphanumeric (Qwerty) keyboard with the Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing software program and an introduction to keyboard shortcuts.

January 29, 2012 – February 29, 2012

January 29, 2012 – February 29, 2012

March 7, 2012 – March 28, 2012
     Photoshop is the most popular image-editing program used by graphic designers, web designers, fine artists and professional photographers. You, too, can harness the power of Photoshop to edit your photos and add artistic touches.

March 8, 2012 – March 29, 2012
     Photoshop is the most popular image-editing program used by graphic designers, web designers, fine artists and professional photographers. You, too, can harness the power of Photoshop to edit your photos and add artistic touches.

March 9, 2012 – March 30, 2012
     Photoshop is the most popular image-editing program used by graphic designers, web designers, fine artists and professional photographers. You, too, can harness the power of Photoshop to edit your photos and add artistic touches.

March 9, 2012 – March 30, 2012
     Photoshop is the most popular image-editing program used by graphic designers, web designers, fine artists and professional photographers. You, too, can harness the power of Photoshop to edit your photos and add artistic touches.

January 29, 2012 – February 29, 2012

January 29, 2012 – February 29, 2012

March 9, 2012 – March 30, 2012
     Tell your story on screen! Craft a story for film by developing basic video production skills and becoming familiar with Final Cut Pro video editing software.

January 29, 2012 – February 29, 2012

March 7, 2012 – March 28, 2012
     Use a digital camera and Photoshop to perfect the art of digital portraits and create photo collages for enhanced artistic effect.

March 8, 2012 – March 29, 2012
     Use a digital camera and Photoshop to perfect the art of digital portraits and create photo collages for enhanced artistic effect.

March 10, 2012 – March 31, 2012
     During Open Access hours, users ages 18 and above may use the computer room for personal projects, research, communication, or to practice computer skills.

January 29, 2012 – February 29, 2012

January 29, 2012 – February 29, 2012

March 5, 2012 – March 26, 2012
     By analyzing digital camera shooting and editing fundamentals, participants will transform their photos from basic snapshots to powerful, creative images.

January 3, 2012 – February 29, 2012

March 5, 2012 – March 26, 2012
     Learn the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Office Word, the most popular and widely used word processing software.

March 5, 2012 – March 26, 2012
     Discover how Excel can help you budget, create a calendar, organize data, and build charts and graphs. Students will learn to navigate Excel, enter and format data in a spreadsheet, and apply basic formulas to numbers. No math skills required.

March 6, 2012 – March 27, 2012
     Discover how Excel can help you budget, create a calendar, organize data, and build charts and graphs. Students will learn to navigate Excel, enter and format data in a spreadsheet, and apply basic formulas to numbers. No math skills required.

March 5, 2012 – March 26, 2012
     Create a basic PowerPoint presentation through learning how to format text, insert graphics, alter colors, and more. Students will also practice their PowerPoint presentation skills.

     Create a basic PowerPoint presentation through learning how to format text, insert graphics, alter colors, and more. Students will also practice their PowerPoint presentation skills.

January 29, 2012 – February 29, 2012

March 10, 2012 – March 31, 2012
     Create a basic PowerPoint presentation through learning how to format text, insert graphics, alter colors, and more. Students will also practice their PowerPoint presentation skills.

January 3, 2012 – February 29, 2012

January 29, 2012 – February 29, 2012

March 6, 2012 – March 27, 2012
     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.

January 3, 2012 – February 29, 2012

January 2, 2012 – February 25, 2012
     

Explore your creativity with new arts and crafts projects every week.

January 2, 2012 – February 25, 2012
     Enjoy a weekly game of dogeball with friends!

Ages 15+ - Begins January 11th

February 6, 2012 – February 11, 2012
     

Family gym time for parents and children only. Children must be accompanied by their parents at all times during the family open gym session.

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.

January 2, 2012 – February 25, 2012
     The program allows youth ages 14 & 15 years old who normally would be unable to use our fitness and cardio rooms the chance to do so.  Participants will learn how to use fitness machines correctly, develop a simple nutrition, diet and exercise plan.  Participants will also learn how to track their own weight, losses and gains and use microsoft excel to complete this. 

Parental Consent REQUIRED

January 2, 2012 – February 25, 2012
     Sports and exercise program for ages 6-11 focusing of teaching different sports while staying in shape. 

Class for Winter I session will run January 14th - February 10th.

      There is a $25 program fee for this class.

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.

     This class has a $25 program fee.

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.

     $25 program fee

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.

January 2, 2012 – February 25, 2012
     Come askas many questions as you would like!! Steve Colorundo is available to answer your questions and help you navigate the cardio and weight rooms.

January 2, 2012 – February 25, 2012
     Steop the excuses, it is never too late for fitness!  Ever say..  "I just dont have the time" or "if only my back didnt hurt" or the famous "I will start to exercise tomorrow". If you have then this is for YOU!  Its time to take cre of you.   Low impact yet a GREAT workout.

December 5, 2011 – February 25, 2012
     

In partnership with the New York Rangers and Live Positively, Coca Cola, Parks is offering free youth street hockey clinics for boys and girls aged 7-15. The clinics will provide instructional on how to play street hockey and tips on the importance of exercising and eating a balanced diet.

Learn more about the New York Rangers Youth Street Hockey clinics.

January 2, 2012 – February 25, 2012

January 2, 2012 – February 25, 2012
     Participate in a fun and sweat filled aerobics program utilizing latin salsa moves and steps.

January 2, 2012 – February 25, 2012

January 2, 2012 – February 25, 2012
     

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!   

 

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.

Starts July 23, 2011
     

Instructor: Yishan Lee

Zumba uses Latin rhythms & easy to follow moves to create a fitness program that will blow you away.  Fast & Slow rhythms to tone & sculpt your body.  Burn over 500 calories an hour!

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.

January 2, 2012 – February 25, 2012
     Come join friends and other members in the sport of indoor soccer.  Teams will be chosen at random and games will be played.

January 2, 2012 – February 25, 2012
     Parent - Child class consisting of music, crafts, games and fun activities to enhance motor and cognitive skills.  Start smart with your child!

Ages 2.5 - 5

January 1, 2012 – February 25, 2012
     

Children ages 3-5 years old can enjoy having stories read to them by staff members.

January 2, 2012 – February 25, 2012

January 2, 2012 – February 25, 2012
     

Instructor Joan will teach the basics and more advanced movements of traditional Tai Chi.

 $25.00 / 8 Classes for adults
 $15.00 / 8 Classes for seniors

October 7, 2011 – June 15, 2012
     

Join other teenagers ages 13-17 for a fun-filled night of sports, social activities and other great fun!

January 2, 2012 – February 25, 2012

January 2, 2012 – February 25, 2012

January 2, 2012 – February 25, 2012
     Introducing the fun new sport of Wheelchair Racquetball. 

You do not need to be disabled to participate.

February 6, 2012 – February 11, 2012
     

Ages: 13-17

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.

January 2, 2012 – February 25, 2012
     Come learn the skills and the game of indoor soccer.  Get ready for our upcoming indoor soccer league.

Ages 6-12