Al Oerter Recreation Center
A free public recreation center in Queens, New York City, with posted open-gym hours for basketball, volleyball, ping pong, badminton and pickleball. Drop-in is free and first come, first served — no booking, no membership. Schedules change weekly — verify on nycgovparks.org. The app shows what's open right now and how busy it is.
🏀 Basketball drop-in hours
| Mon | 6 AM–11:45 AM, 3 PM–4:15 PM (teen), 7:45 PM–9:45 PM |
| Tue | 6 AM–11:45 AM, 7:45 PM–9:45 PM (wheelchair) |
| Wed | 6 AM–10:15 AM |
| Thu | 6 AM–11:45 AM |
| Fri | 6 AM–10:45 AM, 6 PM–7:30 PM (teen) |
| Sat | 8 AM–8:50 AM, 2 PM–3:45 PM |
🏐 Volleyball drop-in hours
| Wed | 7:45 PM–9:45 PM (teen) |
| Fri | 7:45 PM–9:45 PM (teen) |
🏓 Ping Pong drop-in hours
| Mon | 6 AM–2 PM |
| Tue | 7:45 PM–9:45 PM |
| Wed | 6 AM–2 PM |
| Fri | 6 AM–2 PM |
| Sat | 11:45 AM–2:45 PM |
🏸 Badminton drop-in hours
| Tue | 12 PM–2:45 PM |
| Thu | 12 PM–2:45 PM, 3 PM–4:15 PM (teen), 7:45 PM–9:45 PM |
| Fri | 3:15 PM–4:30 PM (teen) |
🟢 Pickleball drop-in hours
| Mon | 12 PM–2:45 PM |
| Wed | 12 PM–2:45 PM |
| Fri | 12:15 PM–3 PM |
Location & facilities
| Address | 131-40 Fowler Avenue |
| Borough | Queens |
| Type | Indoor rec center · free drop-in |
| Amenities | wheelchair accessible, restrooms, drinking water |
| Notes | NYC Parks recreation center — drop-in open-play times from this week’s posted schedule. NYC Parks membership required for entry (free for 24 and under; see nycgovparks.org). |
Directions
Other basketball nearby
All basketball in New York City · All volleyball in New York City · All ping pong in New York City · All badminton in New York City · All pickleball in New York City · New York City recreation centers · Where to play in Queens