McCarren Play Center
Center Schedule
indicates the program does not require center membership
Monday 5/26 |
Tuesday 5/27 |
Wednesday 5/28 |
Thursday 5/29 |
Friday 5/30 |
Saturday 5/31 |
Sunday 6/1 |
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Building Hours Memorial DayRecreation Centers will be closed. |
Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p
MC Open wieght room and Cardio RoomMcCarren Play Center Open access to Weight room and Cardio room Ages: Everyone Registration not required.
6:00 a - 9:00 a
MC Adult BasketballGymnasium Come by and play against fellow members and enjoy a friendly game of baskeball Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
9:00 a - 11:00 a
MC Mommy & Me exercise and playtimeGymnasium Mommy and Me time that will engage youths and parents in exercises, story time and Scooter racing Instructor: Lillie Ballard Ages: Preschool, Child Registration not required.
10:30 a - 11:30 a
Taekwondo with Nash (Adult)Multi-Use Room A Karate Class with Nash temporarily using McCarren to train Ages: Adult, Senior Registration is closed.
12:00 p - 2:00 p
MC Adult PickleballGymnasium Join the popular sport of pickleball. Compete with other members in open games and increase your skills. Instructor: Nathan Keitt Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
12:00 p - 1:00 p
MC Step in the name of LoveMulti-Use Room A This is step fitness class for beginners to improve health and wellness, using step platforms and music to keep the body pumping as well as getting in shape. Instructor: Lillie Ballard Intensity: Beginner / Low Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
2:00 p - 4:00 p
MC Youth Open BasketballGymnasium Open Access to Members under 18 years old Ages: Child, Teen Registration not required.
3:00 p - 4:00 p
MC Core of SteelMulti-Use Room A This program will be focused on breaking down and building a CORE OF STEEL!!! we will be growing together in the path of learning the importance of mid section. Instructor: Michael Perez Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
4:00 p - 6:00 p
MC Community Strength Builder TeensMcCarren Play Center This program helps teen members with there own workout programs and giving new workout ideas, motivating members with music and encouragement as well as helping with dietary questions. Instructor: Michael Perez Ages: Child, Teen Registration not required.
4:00 p - 5:00 p
Tots Art with AshleyMulti-Use Room C Finger painting class for toddlers ages 1-3.The class will help the tots explore, learn and develop through sensory play. The class will introduce them to texture, color and patterns. Instructor: Ashley Best Ages: Everyone Registration has begun and ends on 5/27/2025.
4:30 p - 5:30 p
MC Hoops with Coach MauricioGymnasium Hoops with Coach Mauricio aims to help young players reach their full potential on and off the court. Led by Coach Mauricio, the program teaches essential basketball skills, builds confidence, and fosters a love for the game Instructor: Mauricio Cortez Jr. Ages: Child Registration has begun and ends on 5/27/2025.
4:30 p - 5:30 p
Taekwondo with NashMulti-Use Room A Karate Class with Nash temporarily using McCarren to train Ages: Child, Teen Registration has begun and ends on 5/27/2025.
5:30 p - 7:00 p
MC Vine's Point Guard AcademyGymnasium Teens will have the ability to come in and get advanced skill training to become a better point guard. Kids will be able to learn how to make better and proper reads as a point guard that includes different kinds of finishing around the rim, footwork, different dribble combinations, and shot creating with a All-conference college point guard Instructor: Devine Chisholm Ages: Child, Teen Registration is closed.
6:00 p - 7:00 p
MC HIITMulti-Use Room C This programs will be mixing cardiovascular training, strength training, core and more all together in a high interval intensity training style to help improve lung performance and overall strength. Instructor: Michael Perez Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
7:00 p - 10:00 p
MC Open Adult BasketballGymnasium Open court basketball for adults that want to just play a casual game or to challenge fellow members in a variety of different games whether it be o1 on 1 or full court. Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required. |
Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p
MC Open wieght room and Cardio RoomMcCarren Play Center Open access to Weight room and Cardio room Ages: Everyone Registration not required.
6:00 a - 9:00 a
MC Adult BasketballGymnasium Come by and play against fellow members and enjoy a friendly game of baskeball Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
9:00 a - 11:00 a
MC Mommy & Me exercise and playtimeGymnasium Mommy and Me time that will engage youths and parents in exercises, story time and Scooter racing Instructor: Lillie Ballard Ages: Preschool, Child Registration not required.
11:30 a - 12:15 p
MC Early Bird Wam-upsMulti-Use Room A This 30-minute low-impact full-body dynamic warm-up class is designed for all ages and fitness levels, focusing on injury prevention and optimal performance. Instructor: Michael Perez Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
12:00 p - 2:00 p
MC Adult Beginner's PickleballGymnasium Come learn or get better with our beginner's day for pickleball. It is never too late to enjoy the growing new sport of Pickleball!! Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
12:00 p - 1:00 p
MC Step in the name of LoveMulti-Use Room A This is step fitness class for beginners to improve health and wellness, using step platforms and music to keep the body pumping as well as getting in shape. Instructor: Lillie Ballard Intensity: Beginner / Low Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
2:00 p - 5:30 p
MC Youth Open BasketballGymnasium Open Access to Members under 18 years old Ages: Child, Teen Registration not required.
2:00 p - 3:00 p
MC Body Weight CircuitMulti-Use Room A 45min body weight circuit class designed to challenge your ability to master your own body. class is built with mobility, warm up, workout, cool down and stretch. Instructor: Michael Perez Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
4:00 p - 6:00 p
MC Community Strength Builder TeensMcCarren Play Center This program helps teen members with there own workout programs and giving new workout ideas, motivating members with music and encouragement as well as helping with dietary questions. Instructor: Michael Perez Ages: Child, Teen Registration not required.
5:00 p - 6:00 p
MC Body Weight Circuit TeensMulti-Use Room A 45min body weight circuit class designed to challenge your ability to master your own body. class is built with mobility, warm up, workout, cool down and stretch. Instructor: Devine Chisholm Ages: Teen Registration not required.
5:30 p - 7:00 p
MC Vine's Point Guard AcademyGymnasium Teens will have the ability to come in and get advanced skill training to become a better point guard. Kids will be able to learn how to make better and proper reads as a point guard that includes different kinds of finishing around the rim, footwork, different dribble combinations, and shot creating with a All-conference college point guard Instructor: Devine Chisholm Ages: Child, Teen Registration is closed.
5:30 p - 7:00 p
MC Small Threadz KidzMulti-Use Room D Our fashion design class for the youth provide an immersive experience in the world of design and style. We empower young minds to express themselves through fabric. Instructor: Jovan Smith Ages: Child Registration not required.
7:00 p - 10:00 p
MC Adult VolleyballGymnasium Adult Volleyball Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required. |
Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p
MC Open wieght room and Cardio RoomMcCarren Play Center Open access to Weight room and Cardio room Ages: Everyone Registration not required.
6:00 a - 9:00 a
MC Adult BasketballGymnasium Come by and play against fellow members and enjoy a friendly game of baskeball Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
9:00 a - 11:00 a
MC Mommy & Me exercise and playtimeGymnasium Mommy and Me time that will engage youths and parents in exercises, story time and Scooter racing Instructor: Lillie Ballard Ages: Preschool, Child Registration not required.
10:30 a - 11:30 a
Taekwondo with Nash (Adult)Multi-Use Room A Karate Class with Nash temporarily using McCarren to train Ages: Adult, Senior Registration is closed.
12:00 p - 2:00 p
MC Adult PickleballGymnasium Join the popular sport of pickleball. Compete with other members in open games and increase your skills. Instructor: Nathan Keitt Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
12:00 p - 1:00 p
MC Step in the name of LoveMulti-Use Room A This is step fitness class for beginners to improve health and wellness, using step platforms and music to keep the body pumping as well as getting in shape. Instructor: Lillie Ballard Intensity: Beginner / Low Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
2:00 p - 5:30 p
MC Youth Open BasketballGymnasium Open Access to Members under 18 years old Ages: Child, Teen Registration not required.
3:00 p - 4:00 p
MC Core of SteelMulti-Use Room A This program will be focused on breaking down and building a CORE OF STEEL!!! we will be growing together in the path of learning the importance of mid section. Instructor: Michael Perez Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
4:00 p - 6:00 p
MC Community Strength Builder TeensMcCarren Play Center This program helps teen members with there own workout programs and giving new workout ideas, motivating members with music and encouragement as well as helping with dietary questions. Instructor: Michael Perez Ages: Child, Teen Registration not required.
4:00 p - 5:00 p
Tots Art with AshleyMulti-Use Room C Finger painting class for toddlers ages 1-3.The class will help the tots explore, learn and develop through sensory play. The class will introduce them to texture, color and patterns. Instructor: Ashley Best Ages: Everyone Registration has begun and ends on 5/29/2025.
4:30 p - 5:30 p
Taekwondo with NashMulti-Use Room A Karate Class with Nash temporarily using McCarren to train Ages: Child, Teen Registration has begun and ends on 5/29/2025.
5:30 p - 7:00 p
Night of ChampionsMulti-Use Room C This program is to see who really is skilled in video games, players will compete each week to see who will make it to the night of champions. one person will be crowned the champion at the end. Ages: Child, Teen Registration not required.
5:30 p - 7:00 p
MC Vine's Point Guard AcademyGymnasium Teens will have the ability to come in and get advanced skill training to become a better point guard. Kids will be able to learn how to make better and proper reads as a point guard that includes different kinds of finishing around the rim, footwork, different dribble combinations, and shot creating with a All-conference college point guard Instructor: Devine Chisholm Ages: Child, Teen Registration is closed.
6:00 p - 7:00 p
MC HIITMulti-Use Room A This programs will be mixing cardiovascular training, strength training, core and more all together in a high interval intensity training style to help improve lung performance and overall strength. Instructor: Michael Perez Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
7:00 p - 10:00 p
MC Open Adult BasketballGymnasium Open court basketball for adults that want to just play a casual game or to challenge fellow members in a variety of different games whether it be o1 on 1 or full court. Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
7:00 p - 8:00 p
SharQui- The Bellydance WorkoutMulti-Use Room A In a SharQui class, you’ll learn new moves and combinations in flow. You’ll gradually build up to more complex movements starting with the very basics! If you can walk in place, you can belly dance with SharQui. This class is taught to music with easy-to-follow steps that will surely get your heart pumping! Instructor: Carol Henning Intensity: Beginner / Low Ages: Adult, Senior Registration has begun and ends on 5/29/2025. |
Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p
MC Open wieght room and Cardio RoomMcCarren Play Center Open access to Weight room and Cardio room Ages: Everyone Registration not required.
6:00 a - 9:00 a
MC Adult BasketballGymnasium Come by and play against fellow members and enjoy a friendly game of baskeball Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
9:00 a - 11:00 a
MC Mommy & Me exercise and playtimeGymnasium Mommy and Me time that will engage youths and parents in exercises, story time and Scooter racing Instructor: Lillie Ballard Ages: Preschool, Child Registration not required.
11:00 a - 12:00 p
MC Mom and Tots - Body weight circuitGymnasium 45min body weight circuit class designed to challenge your ability to master your own body. class is built with mobility, warm up, workout, cool down and stretch. Instructor: Michael Perez Ages: Everyone Registration not required.
12:00 p - 2:00 p
MC Adult PickleballGymnasium Join the popular sport of pickleball. Compete with other members in open games and increase your skills. Instructor: Nathan Keitt Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
1:00 p - 2:00 p
MC Gentle Hatha YogaMulti-Use Room A This program is based on centering, mobility, stretching and core. Instructor: Michael Perez Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
2:00 p - 3:00 p
MC Youth Open BasketballGymnasium Open Access to Members under 18 years old Ages: Child, Teen Registration not required.
3:00 p - 5:30 p
MC 4 vs 4 Teen BasketballGymnasium Competitive 4 versus 4 teenage pickup basketball. Get the chance to come and compete . 4 vs 4 eight minute running clock. First team to twelve points win and stay on. Instructor: Devine Chisholm Ages: Child, Teen Registration is closed.
4:00 p - 6:00 p
MC Community Strength Builder TeensMcCarren Play Center This program helps teen members with there own workout programs and giving new workout ideas, motivating members with music and encouragement as well as helping with dietary questions. Instructor: Michael Perez Ages: Child, Teen Registration not required.
5:30 p - 7:00 p
MC Small Threadz TeensMulti-Use Room C Is your Child a budding fashionista? Our fashion design class for the youth provide an immersive experience in the world of design and style. We empower young minds to express themselves through fabric. Ages: Child, Teen Registration not required.
7:00 p - 10:00 p
MC Adult VolleyballGymnasium Adult Volleyball Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required. |
Building Hours
8:00 a - 4:00 p
MC Open wieght room and Cardio RoomMcCarren Play Center Open access to Weight room and Cardio room Ages: Everyone Registration not required.
8:00 a - 11:00 a
MC Early Morning Adult Basketball RunGymnasium on 4 full court games! First come, first served teams are created on the sideline. Ages: Adult, Senior Registration is closed.
8:00 a - 11:00 a
MC Adult BasketballGymnasium Come by and play against fellow members and enjoy a friendly game of baskeball Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
12:00 p - 2:00 p
TaeKwondo with NashMulti-Use Room A Karate Class with Nash temporarily using McCarren to train Ages: Everyone Registration is closed.
2:00 p - 4:00 p
Keen Adaptive BasketballGymnasium Keen Adaptive basketball clinic Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior Registration not required.
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4:00 p - 11:59 p
Saturday Night Lights at McCarren teensMcCarren Play Center Join us as NYC Parks partners with NYPD, DYCD, Ages: Child, Teen Registration not required.
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Building Hours |
Media Lab Schedule
indicates the program does not require center membership
Monday 5/26 |
Tuesday 5/27 |
Wednesday 5/28 |
Thursday 5/29 |
Friday 5/30 |
Saturday 5/31 |
Sunday 6/1 |
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Building Hours Memorial DayRecreation Centers will be closed. |
Building Hours
10:00 a - 2:00 p
Adult Open AccessMedia Lab Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more. Instructor: Sarah Skwira Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
11:00 a - 12:00 p
Content CreatorsMedia Lab Take the platforms you usually use for fun and learn how to actually become a content creator by learning how to shoot, edit, and optimize your post results on social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok Instructor: Dan Lowe Ages: Adult, Senior Registration has begun and ends on 5/27/2025.
4:00 p - 6:00 p
Digital Media ClubMedia Lab Join a community of youth interested in making, thinking about, and pursuing a career in digital media production. You make the media and the rules. Help each other out, put on events, have fun! Instructor: Dan Lowe Ages: Child, Teen Registration has begun and ends on 5/27/2025.
6:00 p - 7:30 p
TechOpps Adobe Premiere ProMedia Lab Prove your video editing skills by earning an industry-recognized certification for Adobe Premiere Pro, the industry-leading non-linear editing software for TV, film, and social sharing. Instructor: Dan Lowe Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required. |
Building Hours
10:00 a - 2:00 p
Adult Open AccessMedia Lab Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more. Instructor: Sarah Skwira Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
11:00 a - 12:30 p
TechOpps Adobe Premiere ProMedia Lab Prove your video editing skills by earning an industry-recognized certification for Adobe Premiere Pro, the industry-leading non-linear editing software for TV, film, and social sharing. Instructor: Dan Lowe Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
4:00 p - 6:00 p
Digital Media ClubMedia Lab Join a community of youth interested in making, thinking about, and pursuing a career in digital media production. You make the media and the rules. Help each other out, put on events, have fun! Instructor: Dan Lowe Ages: Child, Teen Registration has begun and ends on 5/28/2025.
6:00 p - 7:30 p
Speak Up! Podcasting BasicsMedia Lab Learn how to create and produce your own podcast, a series of audio shows that can be played on portable audio devices. Instructor: Dan Lowe Ages: Adult, Senior Registration has begun and ends on 5/28/2025. |
Building Hours
10:00 a - 2:00 p
Adult Open AccessMedia Lab Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more. Instructor: Sarah Skwira Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
11:00 a - 12:00 p
Content CreatorsMedia Lab Take the platforms you usually use for fun and learn how to actually become a content creator by learning how to shoot, edit, and optimize your post results on social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok Instructor: Dan Lowe Ages: Adult, Senior Registration has begun and ends on 5/29/2025.
4:00 p - 6:00 p
Digital Media ClubMedia Lab Join a community of youth interested in making, thinking about, and pursuing a career in digital media production. You make the media and the rules. Help each other out, put on events, have fun! Instructor: Dan Lowe Ages: Child, Teen Registration has begun and ends on 5/29/2025.
6:00 p - 7:30 p
TechOpps Adobe Premiere ProMedia Lab Prove your video editing skills by earning an industry-recognized certification for Adobe Premiere Pro, the industry-leading non-linear editing software for TV, film, and social sharing. Instructor: Dan Lowe Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required. |
Building Hours
10:00 a - 2:00 p
Adult Open AccessMedia Lab Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more. Instructor: Sarah Skwira Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
11:00 a - 12:30 p
TechOpps Adobe PhotoshopMedia Lab Adobe Photoshop is now considered a household name. Show your skills on the world’s most widely used digital imaging software by becoming an Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design. Instructor: Dan Lowe Ages: Adult, Senior Registration not required.
4:00 p - 6:00 p
Digital Media ClubMedia Lab Join a community of youth interested in making, thinking about, and pursuing a career in digital media production. You make the media and the rules. Help each other out, put on events, have fun! Instructor: Dan Lowe Ages: Child, Teen Registration has begun and ends on 5/30/2025. |
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