McCarren Play Center

Free public basketball and pickleball at this rec center in Brooklyn, 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.

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🏀 Basketball drop-in hours

Mon	6 AM–9 AM, 2 PM–4 PM (teen)
Tue	6 AM–9 AM, 5 PM–6 PM (teen)
Wed	6 AM–9 AM, 2 PM–4 PM (teen)
Thu	6 AM–9 AM, 5 PM–6 PM (teen)
Fri	6 AM–9 AM, 2 PM–4 PM (teen)
Sat	8 AM–11 AM

🟢 Pickleball drop-in hours

Wed	12 PM–2 PM (55+)
Sat	12 PM–2 PM (55+)

Location & facilities

Address	776 Lorimer Street
Borough	Brooklyn
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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