Throughout the summer, City Parks Foundation is offering free summer sports programs for kids in New York City, including free tennis, golf, soccer, and track and field instruction and free use of equipment in parks across all five boroughs.
On July 6, in parks throughout New York City, City Parks Foundation kicks off its 2015 Summer Sports Program for young people. Throughout the summer, City Parks Foundation provides more than 14,000 NYC children with free tennis, golf, soccer, and track and field instruction including free use of equipment in more than 80 locations citywide.
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BNP Paribas is the presenting sponsor of CityParks Tennis and LACOSTE is the official apparel sponsor. CityParks Tennis provides free tennis lessons to children, ages 6-16, in more than 36 parks throughout the five boroughs. The program promotes physical fitness while building self-confidence and is designed to make the sport of tennis freely available to those who want to learn the game in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Lessons for kids are offered at all skill levels. Opportunities include free beginner lessons, tournaments, leagues, excellence programs, and special events. CityParks Tennis runs through Aug. 14 and concludes with an exciting tournament for beginners held at the Central Park Tennis Center and the BNP Paribas Aces Tournament for intermediates held at Flushing Meadows Tennis Center in mid-August.
CityParks Golf presented by Fondation Lacoste makes it fun and easy for boys and girls ages 6-17 to learn to play golf. The free golf lessons and use of equipment, held in public parks and on citywide courses, makes the sport of golf accessible to kids of all skill levels throughout New York City. The emphasis of the program is not only on learning the basics of the sport, but also on developing self-esteem, discipline, and sportsmanship. The program gives kids a chance to improve their skills and ultimately try out for the CityParks Intermediate Program and Junior Golf Academy – specialized programs for dedicated young golfers available at the CityParks Junior Golf Center, a facility in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn that also offers programming for new or first-time youth golfers from New York City. CityParks Golf will be held in two sessions, running July 6-30 and Aug. 3-28.
CityParks Track & Field presented by EmblemHealth with support from Nike+ Run Club gives New York City kids ages 5-16 the chance to learn the basics of the sport, from hurdles and relay races, to long jump, shot put and javelin throw. All participating youngsters have the opportunity to display the basic skills learned at the end of the season at an organized track meet held at Icahn Stadium, the world class sports complex on Randall’s Island on Aug. 12.
CityParks and the New York City Football Club (New York City FC) are launching a community youth soccer initiative this year running for six weeks starting on July 6. At each session, participants will receive technical guidance and ball mastery training supported by New York City FC in partnership with City Parks Foundation coaches. Players are then split into teams for fun, “street soccer”-style games. The format is designed to promote camaraderie, creativity and player ownership of the game. The pilot program will take place weekly in one park in each of the five boroughs, with hopes that the model can be scaled as interest in soccer in New York City grows among kids of all athletic abilities.
2015 City Parks Foundation’s Sports Schedule
To register: http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/2015-summer-youth-sports-registration/.
CityParks Tennis
presented by BNP Paribas
July 6 – Aug. 14, 2015
BRONX
Haffen Park
Hammersley, Ely, and Gunther Avenues
Monday/Wednesday, 1-4pm
Mill Pond Park
Gateway Center Boulevard (Exterior Street) & East 150th Street
Monday/Wednesday, 1-4pm
Pelham Bay Park
Bruckner Blvd. & Middleton Rd.
Tuesday/Thursday, 1-4pm
St. James Park
Jerome Ave. & E. 193rd St.
Tuesday/Thursday, 1-4pm
St. Mary’s Park
East 145th Street & St. Ann’s Avenue
Monday/Wednesday, 1-4pm
Van Cortlandt Park, Stadium
W. 242nd St. & Broadway
Tuesday/Thursday, 9am-12pm
Monday/Wednesday, 9am-12pm (Intermediate)
Williamsbridge Oval
E. 208th St. & Bainbridge Ave.
Monday/Wednesday, 9am-12pm
Woodlawn Park
W. 233rd St. & Jerome Ave.
Tuesday/Thursday, 9am-12pm
BROOKLYN
Bensonhurst Park
Cropsey Avenue & Bay Parkway
Tuesday/Thursday, 1-4pm
Fort Greene Park
DeKalb Ave. & S. Portland Ave.
Monday/Wednesday, 9am-12pm
Highland Park
Elton St. & Jamaica Ave.
Tuesday/Thursday, 9am-12pm
Jackie Robinson Playground
Malcolm X. Blvd. & Chauncey St.
Tuesday/Thursday, 9am-12pm
Kaiser Park
Neptune Ave. & Bayview Ave.
Monday/Wednesday, 9am-12pm
Kelly Playground
Ave. S & E. 14th St.
Monday/Wednesday, 9am-12pm
Leif Ericson
8th Ave. & 66th St.
Tuesday/Thursday, 9am-12pm
Lincoln Terrace
Buffalo Ave. & E. New York Ave.
Monday/Wednesday, 1-4pm
Marine Park
Fillmore Ave. & Stuart St.
Monday/Wednesday, 1-4pm
McCarren Park
N. 13th St. between Bedford Ave. & Berry St.
Monday/Wednesday, 1-4pm
McKinley Park
7th Ave. & 75thSt.
Monday/Wednesday, 1-4pm
Tuesday/Thursday, 1-4pm (Intermediate)
Prospect Park
Parkside Ave. at the Parade Ground
Tuesday/Thursday, 1-4pm
MANHATTAN
Central Park Tennis Center
93rd St. near West Drive
Tuesday/Thursday, 1-4pm
East River Park
Montgomery St. to E. 12th St. & F.D.R Drive
Tuesday/Thursday, 9am-12pm
Fred Johnson
151st St. east of 7th Ave.
Tuesday/Thursday, 9am-12pm
Inwood Hill Park
207th St. & Seaman Ave.
Monday/Wednesday, 1-4pm
Riverside Park
Riverside Drive & W. 119th St.
Monday/Wednesday, 9am-12pm
QUEENS
Alley Pond Tennis Center
Union Turnpike, Grand Central Pkwy. & Winchester Blvd.
Tuesday/Thursday, 9am-12pm
?Astoria Park
Astoria Park South & 18th St.
Tuesday/Thursday, 9am-12pm
Baisley Pond Park
155th St. & 118th Ave.
Tuesday/Thursday, 1-4pm
Brookville Park
Brookville Blvd. & Southern Pkwy.
Monday/Wednesday, 1-4pm
Cunningham Park
Union Turnpike. & 193rd St.
Monday/Wednesday, 9am-12pm
Tuesday/Thursday, 9am-12pm (Intermediate)
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Monday/Wednesday, 9am-12pm
Flushing Memorial Field
149th St. & 25th Ave.
Tuesday/Thursday, 1-4pm
Forest Park
Myrtle Ave. & Woodhaven Blvd.
Monday/Wednesday, 1-4pm
Juniper Valley Park
62nd Ave. & 80th St.
Monday/Wednesday, 9am-12pm
Tuesday/Thursday, 9am-12pm (Intermediate)
Kissena Park
Rose Ave. & Oak Ave.
Tuesday/Thursday, 1-4pm
STATEN ISLAND
Silver Lake Park
Hart Blvd. & Revere St.
Tuesday/Thursday, 9am-12pm
Walker Park
Bard Ave. & Delafield Pl.
Monday/Wednesday, 9am-12pm
Tuesday/Thursday, 9am-12pm (Intermediate)
Wolfe’s Pond Park
Cornelia Ave. off of Highland Blvd.
Monday/Wednesday, 9am-12pm
CityParks Track & Field
July 6 – Aug. 14, 2015
BRONX
Macombs Dam Park
E. 161st St. & Jerome Ave.
Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30-10:30am (5-7 year olds) 10:30am-12pm (8-16 year olds)
Pelham Bay Park
Bruckner Blvd. & Middleton Rd.
Monday/Wednesday, 9:30-10:30am (5-7 year olds) 10:30am-12pm (8-16 year olds)
BROOKLYN
Betsy Head Playground
Strauss St. between Livonia Ave. & Dumont Ave.
Monday/Wednesday, 9:30-10:30am (5-7 year olds) 10:30am-12pm (8-16 year olds)
Kaiser Park
Neptune Ave. & Bayview Ave.
Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30-10:30am (5-7 year olds) 10:30am-12pm (8-16 year olds)
Linden Park
Linden Blvd. & Vermont St.
Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30-10:30am (5-7 year olds) 10:30am-12pm (8-16 year olds)
MANHATTAN
East River Park
Montgomery St. to E. 12th St. & F.D.R Drive
Monday/Wednesday, 9:30-10:30am (5-7 year olds) 10:30am-12pm (8-16 year olds)
Thomas Jefferson Park
First Ave. & E. 112th St.
Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30-10:30am (5-7 year olds) 10:30am-12pm (8-16 year olds)
QUEENS
Astoria Park
Astoria Park South & 18th St.
Monday/Wednesday. 9:30-10:30am (5-7 year olds) 10:30am-12pm (8-16 year olds)
Detective Keith Williams Playground
173rd St. & 105th Ave.
Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30-10:30am (5-7 year olds) 10:30am-12pm (8-16 year olds)
Forest Park
Myrtle Ave. & Woodhaven Blvd.
Monday/Wednesday. 9:30-10:30am (5-7 year olds) 10:30am-12pm (8-16 year olds)
Juniper Valley
62nd Ave. & 80th St.
Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30-10:30am (5-7 year olds) 10:30am-12pm (8-16 year olds)
STATEN ISLAND
Corporal Thompson Park
Broadway & Henderson Ave.
Monday/Wednesday, 9:30-10:30am (5-7 year olds) 10:30am-12pm (8-16 year olds)
CityParks Golf
presented by Fondation Lacoste
Session One: July 6–30, 2015
Session Two: Aug. 3–28, 2015
Online registration required: http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/2015-summer-youth-sports-registration/.
BRONX
Haffen Park
Hammersley Ave. & Gunther Ave.
Monday/Wednesday, 9:30-10:30am (6-8 year olds) 10:30am-12pm (9-16 year olds)
Pelham Bay Park, Field 4
Bruckner Blvd. & Middleton Rd.
Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30-10:30am (6-8 year olds) 10:30am-12pm (9-16 year olds)
BROOKLYN
Herbert Von King
Marcy Ave. & Greene Ave.
Monday/Wednesday, 9:30-10:30am (6-8 year olds) 10:30am-12pm (9-16 year olds)
Marine Park
Ave. S. & E. 32nd St.
Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30-10:30am (6-8 year olds) 10:30am-12pm (9-16 year olds)
Manhattan:
Thomas Jefferson Park
First Ave. & E. 112th St.
Monday/Wednesday, 9:30-10:30am (6-8 year olds) 10:30am-12pm (9-16 year olds)
QUEENS
Alley Pond Park, Field 1
Winchester Blvd. & Union Tpke.
Monday/Wednesday, 9:30-10:30am (6-8 year olds) 10:30am-12pm (9-16 year olds)
Baisley Pond Park
Foch Blvd. & 155th St.
Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30-10:30am (6-8 year olds) 10:30am-12pm (9-16 year olds)
Captain Mario Fajardo Park, Field 10
Kissena Blvd. & Booth Memorial Ave
Monday/Wednesday, 9:30-10:30am (6-8 year olds) 10:30am-12pm (9-16 year olds)
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Field 11
56th Ave. & Corona Ave.
Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30-10:30am (6-8 year olds) 10:30am-12pm (9-16 year olds)
STATEN ISLAND
Corporal Thompson Park
Broadway & Henderson Ave.
Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30-10:30am (6-8 year olds) 10:30am-12pm (9-16 year olds)
Silver Lake Park, Baseball Field
Hart Blvd. & Revere St.
Monday/Wednesday, 9:30-10:30am (6-8 year olds) 10:30am-12pm (9-16 year olds)
CityParks Youth Soccer
July 6 – August 14, 2015
BRONX
West Bronx Synthetic Field
1527 Jesup Ave.
Monday, 1-3pm
BROOKLYN
Kaiser Park
Neptune Ave. & Bayview Ave.
Monday, 1-3pm
MANHATTAN
Thomas Jefferson
First Ave. & E. 112th St.
Thursday, 1-3pm
QUEENS
Roy Wilkins Park
Baisley Blvd. & 177th St.
Thursday, 1-3pm
STATEN ISLAND
Corporal Thompson Park
Broadway & Henderson Ave.
Wednesday, 1-3pm
