Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center
A free public recreation center in Manhattan, New York City, with posted open-gym hours for basketball, ping pong 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 | 7 AM–9 AM, 4 PM–6 PM (teen) |
| Tue | 7 AM–7:45 AM |
| Thu | 7 AM–7:45 AM |
| Fri | 7 AM–9 AM, 6 PM–7:30 PM |
🏓 Ping Pong drop-in hours
| Mon | 10 AM–1 PM, 6:15 PM–7:45 PM |
| Wed | 7 AM–9 AM |
| Fri | 1 PM–3 PM |
🟢 Pickleball drop-in hours
| Tue | 10 AM–11:30 AM (55+), 11:30 AM–1 PM (55+) |
| Wed | 11 AM–12:30 PM (55+) |
| Thu | 10 AM–11:30 AM (55+), 11:30 AM–1 PM (55+) |
Location & facilities
| Address | 348 East 54th Street |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| 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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