Dust off the rackets for Tennis in the Parks

Dust off that rackets and get ready for Tennis in the Parks as part of City Parks Foundation’s Summer Sports program. From now until Aug. 14 the city’s youngsters will get the opportunity to get tennis lessons from the pros.

The program is for suitable for children 6 to 16 years old and offers lessons at all skill levels, tournaments, and leagues.

All classes are free, and registration is required online at: www.cityparksfoundation.org/2015-summer.

Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (DeKalb Avenue and S. Portland Avenue); Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 am to noon.

Kaiser Park (Neptune Avenue and Bayview Avenue); Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 am to noon. Kelly Playground (Avenue S and E. 14th Street); Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 am to noon.

Marine Park (Filmore Avenue and Stuart Street); Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 am to noon.

McCarren Park (N. 13th Street between Bedford Ave. and Berry Street); Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 am to noon.

McKinley Park (Seventh Avenue and 75th Street); Mondays – Thursdays, 9 am to noon.

Jackie Robinson Playground (Malcolm X Boulevard and Chauncey Street); Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 am to noon.

Leif Ericson Park (Eighth Avenue and 66th Street); Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 am to noon.

The Coney and a Casino with Paul Pippin

Schneps Connects

Bensonhurst Park (Cropsey Avenue and Bay Parkway); Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 pm to 4 pm.

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Studio E Art Classes

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Speakitaly NYC

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