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PARKS:
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Queens has more parkland than any other borough in New York City!

Find Out About Your Local Park
Rec Centers, Playgrounds, ball fields and more! Queens has many public facilities where kids and families can go play sports or relax. Some activities require a permit, while others may require you to reserve a time for your group.

In any case, read on, and contact the numbers below for more information. If you still cannot find answers, call the main office at 1-718-520-5936.

Recreation Centers & Facilities:
The Department of Parks offers programs for tots-seniors, including play school, afterschool, ball, fitness, computers, boxing, swimming, etc... Join now for the best deal in town!!!

Chief of Recreation Laura Gili
1-718-520-5936

Sorrentino Center
Beach 19th St & Cornaga Ave
Far Rockaway

Bernard Robinson, Mgr.
1-718-471-4818
Bowne Park
Flushing		 1-718-939-2428
Passerelle Building
Flushing Meadows Park		 1-718-699-4236
Playground for all Children
Flushing MeadowsPark		 1-718-699-8283
Lost Battalion Hall
Queens Boulevard & 62nd Ave.
Rego Park		 Joann Ciorciari, Mgr.
1-718-263-1163
Detective K.L. Williams
South Jamaica		 1-718-523-6912
Roy Wilkins Recreation Ctr.
177 St and Baisley Blvd
St. Albans
 (Extensive programs for seniors)		 LeRoy Temple, Mgr.
1-718-276-8686

Play Schools:
For children ages3-5 years...great kindergarten prep!!!

Raymond O'Connor - Bayside

1-718-225-0895

Newtown - Elmhurst

1-718-520-5318

Kissena Park - Flushing

1-718-358-7579

Dry Harbor - Glendale

1-718-417-6177

Cunningham Park - Hollis

1-718-740-1999

PS 207 - Howard Beach

1-718-641-3807

Gorman - Jackson Heights

1-718-520-5382

Breininger - Queens Village

1-718-962-1715

Lost Battalion Hall - Rego Park

1-718-520-5303

Flushing Memorial - Whitestone

1-718-461-3695

Neighborhood Recreation:
The Department of Parks offers a number of free programs in each neighborhood in Queens. Call 1-718-520-5919 for more information.

After School Programs

Playground Associate Program

Snow Days

Community Cooperation
 

Computer Resource Room

Summer Fun in the Playground

Mobile Units

Fun Factory

Mommy & Me
 

Learning Can Be Fun

 

Athletic Programs/Events & Mobile Units
Athletic Programs:
The Department of Parks offers clinics, leagues & tournaments to children of all ages in our recreation centers and in parks around Queens. Call 1-718-520-5918 for more information.

Learn to Play Tennis

Basketball Clinics
Learn to Play Soccer Volleyball
Learn to Play Hockey Flag Football
Learn to Swim Rythmic Gymnastics
Learn to Skate Badminton
Learn to Play Baseball Aerobics
Learn to Play Golf Karate
  Double Dutch

Special Events:
Events are our specialty!! We offer special events all year long for the whole family!! Call 1-718-520-5918 to receive the current calendar!

Halloween in Flushing Meadows Bounce into Spring
Summer Festivals Winter Festivals
Beach Volleyball Bocce Tournament
Rock 'n Rollerblade Kids Fest
Double Dutch Tournaments Talent Show
Dance Performances Holiday Festivals

Mobile Units:
To reserve either the Playmobile, Sportmobile or Skatemobile, call 1-718-520-5916. The units are very popular, so it is necessary to call in advance. They are operational from May through October. Please note: we do not give rain dates for events.

 
PERMITS
To obtain a Sports Permit, please call 1-718-520-5942.
To obtain a Special Events Permit, call 1-718-520-5941.
Please Note: All applications should be submitted at least 30 days in advance.

Tennis Permits can be obtained by calling 1-718-263-4121

Additional Permits are available at the web site of the NYC Department of Parks: www.nycparks.org

 


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