North Meadow Recreation Center
At the southern edge of the North Meadow you’ll find the North Meadow Recreation Center.
Its original incarnation was as a group of stables; however it now houses a state of the art fitness center, which includes basketball courts and handball courts. The center also features an array of interactive teaching tools which are used by then staff to instruct children on nutrition and good health.
Hours:
Summer (Memorial Day – Labor Day): 9:00 am – 7:30 pm
Fall, Winter, Spring: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day)
Phone: 212.348.7748
Things to do:
- Borrow a Field Day Kit
- Participate in a Youth Basketball Clinic
- Compete in a Youth Basketball Tournament
- Volunteer to Pitch In, Pick Up
Groups: Reservations are required for Pitch In, Pick Up and Field Day Kits for groups of 5-30 people. Request a Group Reservation.
Are you an educator? Learn about additional volunteer and education opportunities for school groups at our Visitor Centers.
Location : Mid-Park at 97th Street
About Central Park
Find all the information you need to enjoy your visit to New York City’s iconic Central Park.
Attractions
Central Park features 843 acres filled with classic architecture, gorgeous statuary and up to date sports, educational and performance facilities. Besides all of this there is the world famous Central Park Zoo and Wildlife Center and the Children’s Zoo.
Things To Do
From The Philharmonic on the Great Lawn to Shakespeare in the Park to SummerStage, Central Park offers an endless array of things to do, see, hear – and, with two full service restaurants and several cafes, taste. You can visit The Shakespeare Garden, take in a performance at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater, take a ride on the Carousel – or just sit and people watch at Bethesda Terrace!
Contact Us
Contact Info
5th Ave.
New York, NY, 10028