Al Oerter Recreation Center
Free public basketball, volleyball, ping pong, badminton and pickleball at this rec center in Queens, New York City. Schedules change weekly — verify on nycgovparks.org. The app shows what's open right now, how busy it is, and who else is playing.
🏀 Basketball drop-in hours
| Mon | 6 AM–11 AM, 3:45 PM–5:45 PM (teen), 7:45 PM–9:45 PM |
| Tue | 6 AM–12 PM, 7:30 PM–9:45 PM (wheelchair) |
| Wed | 6 AM–10 AM |
| Thu | 6 AM–11 AM (teen), 3 PM–4 PM, 7:30 PM–9:45 PM |
| Fri | 6 AM–10:30 AM, 5:15 PM–7:30 PM (teen) |
| Sat | 8 AM–8:50 AM, 2 PM–3:45 PM, 4 PM–5:30 PM (teen) |
🏐 Volleyball drop-in hours
| Wed | 8 PM–9:45 PM (teen) |
| Fri | 7:30 PM–9:45 PM (teen) |
| Sat | 7 PM–9 PM (teen) |
🏓 Ping Pong drop-in hours
| Mon | 6 AM–12 PM |
| Tue | 7:45 PM–9:45 PM |
| Wed | 6 AM–12 PM |
| Fri | 6 AM–12 PM |
| Sat | 11:45 AM–2:45 PM |
🏸 Badminton drop-in hours
| Tue | 12:15 PM–3 PM |
| Wed | 6:30 PM–8 PM (teen) |
| Thu | 12:30 PM–3 PM |
| Fri | 3:15 PM–5 PM (teen) |
| Sat | 5:30 PM–7 PM (teen) |
🟢 Pickleball drop-in hours
| Mon | 12:30 PM–3:30 PM |
| Wed | 12 PM–3 PM |
| Fri | 12 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). |
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