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AccessibilityAdaptive Programs
NYC Parks offers adaptive fitness, sports, and arts programs at our parks and recreation centers for all abilities. While many of our events are accessible, these events are geared specifically towards people with physical disabilities. Find an event or program that fits your needs.
For a list of all events hosted at accessible locations, please visit our Events in Accessible Locations page. To learn more about accessibility at NYC Parks, please visit our Accessibility page.
Recreation Center Memberships for People with Disabilities
Memberships for people with disabilities are just $25 per year for access to all of our recreation centers, including our Adaptive Hubs. Learn more about becoming a member
Adaptive Hubs are fully accessible recreation centers that offer adaptive programs. Membership for people with disabilities is $25 a year! Learn more about our Adaptive Hubs
We offer modified aquatic workout programs and teach basic swimming and safety skills at our pools. Registration is required. Learn more about our Adaptive Swim program
Is exercise difficult for you? Join our modified group workout classes, including Chair Yoga, Low-Impact Cardio, and more! Find a free Shape Up NYC class near you
Adaptive Programs Events
Friday, October 7, 2022
Open Access Table Tennis
at Highbridge Recreation Center, Manhattan
6:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
Open access Table Tennis
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Fitness Room Open Access
at Red Hook Recreation Center, Brooklyn 
7:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Open Access
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kwame Ture Learn to Play Chess
at Game Room (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Defend your king while defeating your opponent one piece at a time using strategic maneuvers until their king cannot escape. Checkmate!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Open Table Tennis Access
at Dance Room (in Hamilton Fish Recreation Center), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Open Table Tennis Access (ADA)
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Open Access Table Tennis
at Highbridge Recreation Center, Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Open access to table tennis
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Fitness Room Open Access
at Red Hook Recreation Center, Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Open Access
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Learn To Dance Ballet
at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Youth and young adult are invited to join Learn to Dance Ballet at Hunts Point Recreation Center.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Zumba
at Ballroom (in Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center), Brooklyn
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Join the fun fitness style dance class.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Wheelchair Basketball For Youth With Physical Disabilities
at Gymnasium (Court) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Wheel chair instructional basketball program for youth ages 8-18 with disabilities.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Folk & Square Dance
at Ballroom (in Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join a dancing community that centers around folk style
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
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