St. Mary’s Recreation Center
Membership Information and Holiday Schedule
450 Saint Ann's Avenue
Bronx, NY
10455
Located in St. Mary's Park
Deputy Center Manager: Angel Gerena
Phone: (718) 402-5155
Fax: (718) 402-5158
Cross Streets: 145th Street and St. Ann's Avenue
Directions: Bus, Train, Car, Bicycle and Walking Directions to St. Mary’s Recreation Center by Google Maps
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.
Recreation Centers will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, February 20, 2012. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. The Flushing Meadows Pool and Rink will be open for regular hours on Monday, February 20, 2012.
Hours of Operation
Building Hours |
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| Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM | |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
Facilities
Pool (Indoor) - 1 |
Fitness Room - 1 |
Multipurpose Room - 1 |
Dance Room - 1 |
Locker Room - 2 |
Computer Resource Center - 1 |
Lobby - 1 |
Classroom - 3 |
Gymnasium - 1 |
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Facility Hours
Computer Resource Center |
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| Monday - Friday | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Monday - Friday | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Child) | |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Child) | |
Fitness Room Equipped with cardio and strength training equipment
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| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Teen) | |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Teen) | |
Gymnasium |
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| Monday | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Child) | |
Pool Maintenance Pool closed for routine maintenance during the following times.
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| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM (Everyone) | |
Swim for Life Pool closed to the public during this program for school-aged children
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| Monday | 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM (Everyone) | |
| Friday | 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM (Everyone) | |
Programs, Classes and Activities
Basketball - Adult |
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Wednesday | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
Computer Room: DL101 Introduction to Computers
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
| Saturday | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
Computer Room: DL101 Introduction to Computers - Mac
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Monday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
Computer Room: DL102 Introduction to the Internet
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | |
Computer Room: DL103 Introduction to Computer Maintenance
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
Computer Room: DL104 Introduction to Social Networking
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Tuesday | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | |
Computer Room: DL107 Introduction to the Internet for Seniors
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
National Institutes for Health curriculum. |
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| Age: Senior | ||
| Wednesday | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
Computer Room: MM100 Introduction to Digital Imaging - Pixels and Vectors
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Monday | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
Computer Room: MM100 Introduction to Digital Imaging
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Monday | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
Computer Room: MM106 Introduction to Web Design
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Saturday | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | |
Computer Room: OA100 Adult/Senior Open Access
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | |
Computer Room: OT100 Teen Open Access
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
Ages 13-18 |
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| Age: Teen | ||
| Saturday | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | |
Computer Room: OY100 Youth Open Access
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
Ages 6-12 |
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| Age: Child | ||
| Saturday | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | |
Computer Room: RY101 Brainstorming and Storytelling
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
Video and multimedia workshop for teens ages 13-17. |
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| Age: Teen | ||
| Monday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
Computer Room: RY102 Final Cut Pro (Video)
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
The Reel Education and Communication for Youth program is for teens grades 9-12. Youth learn digital media production skills as they collaborate in all of the phases of video production. Registration required. The current program is accepting new applicants. Please contact Anthony.love-rhodes@parks.nyc.gov to register. |
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| Age: Teen | ||
| Tuesday | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | |
| Wednesday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
Computer Room: RY103 Digital Photography
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Teen | ||
| Thursday | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | |
Computer Room: RY104 Video Camera Basics
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Teen | ||
| Friday | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
Computer Room: RY105 Logic Audio Editing
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
Music and sound production for teens |
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| Age: Teen | ||
| Thursday | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
Computer Room: ST120 Oldtime Radio
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Wednesday | 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | |
Computer Room: TN103 Teen College Readiness with New York Cares
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Teen | ||
| Thursday | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | |
Computer Room: TN104 Teen SAT Prep with New York Cares
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Teen | ||
| Tuesday | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | |
Computer Room: WF050 Job Search
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Wednesday | 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM | |
Computer Room: WF050 POP Job Search
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
Online job search for POP participants and recreation center members. |
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | |
Computer Room: WF060 Beginners Computers
March 9, 2012 – April 27, 2012
A workshop designed for true beginners. Students will learn how to manoeuvre the mouse, use the left and right buttons, and scroll with the wheel.
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | |
Computer Room: WF080 Career Planning
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Wednesday | 3:45 PM - 4:15 PM | |
Computer Room: WF090 Resume Writing
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM | |
Computer Room: WF101 Introduction to Windows/Microsoft Office
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | |
Computer Room: WF102 Introduction to Microsoft Word
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Monday | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | |
Computer Room: WF102 Introduction to MS Word
March 8, 2012 – April 26, 2012
Learn the basics of creating documetns using Microsoft Office Word, the most popular and widely used word processing software. |
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | |
Computer Room: WF103 Introduction to Microsoft Excel
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Thursday | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | |
Computer Room: YP101 Afterschool Program Technology Curriculum
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Child | ||
| Wednesday | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | |
Computer Room: YP102 Global Partners Jr. (Closed Session)
October 3, 2011 – May 25, 2012
Global Partners Jr. is an award-winning student exchange program that connects New York City youth, ages 9-12, with students around the world through the internet. This unique program fosters global awareness and develops practical technology skills for middle school youth. Students communicate online about topics relevant to all cultures using and original curriculum. Students post and read messages to one another and share media projects, video greetings and research facts about their communities in a safe and secure online environment. Contact Rebecca Davies at rebecca.davies@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 255-3066 x 318 for more information. |
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| Age: Child | ||
| Monday | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | |
Double Dutch
October 1, 2011 – April 28, 2012
Children, teens, and adults of all ages are invited to come join in this fun-filled, exciting, free program. Let's jump rope to exercise while promoting a physically active lifestyle. Jump ropes will be provided. |
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| Saturday | 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | |
Instructional Basketball
October 1, 2011 – March 30, 2012
The St. Mary's Recreation Center will host an instructional basketball clinic for boys and girls 8-13. Children will learn the fundamentals of basketball in a non-competitive environment. This sports program will enable children to lead physically active lives. |
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| Age: Child | ||
| Saturday | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | |
Instructional Soccer: Intermediate
Starts October 1, 2011
Boys and girls 10-14 who are intermediate soccer players are invited to participate in this FREE instructional program. Children will learn and improve their fundamental knowledge of soccer and learn physical fitness. |
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| Age: Child, Teen | ||
| Saturday | 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM | |
Instructional Soccer: Novice
Starts October 1, 2011
Boys and girls 6-10 who are beginners and novices are invited to participate in this FREE instructional program. Children will learn the fundamentals of soccer and learn physical fitness. |
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| Age: Child | ||
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | |
Instructional Street Hockey
October 1, 2011 – May 19, 2012
Children will be taught the fundamentals of Street Hockey, including passing, shooting, defense and scoring. The program is open to boys and girls ages 7-13. |
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| Age: Child, Teen | ||
| Saturday | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | |
Karate/Tae Kwon Do |
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| Tuesday | 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Friday | 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM | |
Learn to Swim (Spring 2012)
April 28, 2012 – June 23, 2012
The Learn to Swim program offers free swim lessons for toddlers (1½-5), children (6-17), and adults (18+) of all ages at our indoor pools. Parks offers two 10-week sessions and one 9-week session of swim instruction during the indoor pool season. |
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| Monday | 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM | |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM | |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | |
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Learn to Swim is only for registered participants.
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Learn to Swim (Winter 2012)
February 4, 2012 – April 7, 2012
The Learn to Swim program offers free swim lessons for toddlers (1½-5), children (6-17), and adults (18+) of all ages at our indoor pools. Parks offers two 10-week sessions and one 9-week session of swim instruction during the indoor pool season. |
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| Monday | 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM | |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM | |
| Saturday | 9:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
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Learn to Swim is only for registered participants.
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Mambo (Teen)
Advanced class for teens 16-18
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| Age: Teen | ||
| Monday | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | |
| Saturday | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | |
Open Adult Recreation
September 6, 2011 – June 30, 2012
The gym is open for adults for basketball, volleyball, floor exercises and many more sports and fitness activities. The staff will supply equipment for your favorite sport or exercise activity. |
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
Open Youth Recreation
September 6, 2011 – June 30, 2012
The gym is open for children and teens for basketball, volleyball, floor exercises and many more sports and fitness activities. The staff will supply equipment for your favorite sport or exercise activity. |
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| Age: Child, Teen | ||
| Monday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | |
| Wednesday - Thursday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | |
| Friday | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | |
| Saturday | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
SAT Prep
October 4, 2011 – May 1, 2012
St. Mary's Recreation Center Teen Program in partnership with New York Cares will be offering an 8-month comprehensive SAT prep study course. This program will assist the participants preparation for the SAT test in May 2011. Orientation for this FREE program will be held on September 20, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. All participants must be accompanied by their parents for orientation. Attendance is mandatory for the orientation and all classes if selected for this program. Class size is limited to 15 students. Classes begin in October and will be held on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the center. |
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| Age: Teen | ||
| Tuesday | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | |
Shape Up NYC: African DanceInstructor: Lacy Saunders African Dance is a high energy, low impact fitness class that incorporates aerobics exercise to improve fitness, weight loss, cardiovascular health, flexibility, and rhythm. **Recreation Centers will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, February 20, 2012. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, February 21, 2012** |
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| Monday | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | |
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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.
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Shape Up NYC: Abdominal Strengthening
Instructor: Kim Carr
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| Monday | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | |
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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.
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Shape Up NYC: Body Sculpting
Instructor: Kim Carr
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| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
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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.
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Shape Up NYC: Chair AerobicsInstructor: Kim Carr This is a low impact aerobics class.*Please note that this class will not be held April 18-26. |
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| Monday | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | |
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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.
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Shape Up NYC: Chair ToningInstructor: Kim Carr |
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| Monday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |
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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.
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Shape Up NYC: Yoga
Instructor: Kim Carr
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| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |
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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.
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Soccer - Adult
From the hours of 7:00pm-9:00pm, adults can participate in adult recreational soccer.
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Thursday | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
ST201 Internet Safety for Seniors
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Senior | ||
| Wednesday | 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | |
Youth Hip-Hop |
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| Age: Child, Teen | ||
| Saturday | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | |
Youth Street Hockey Clinics
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 instruction 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. |
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| Age: Child, Teen | ||
| Saturday | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | |


