Roy Wilkins 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–10 AM, 7 PM–9:30 PM |
| Tue | 6 AM–9 AM |
| Wed | 6 AM–9 AM |
| Thu | 6 AM–9 AM |
| Fri | 6 AM–10 AM |
| Sat | 8 AM–10 AM, 6 PM–8 PM (teen) |
🏐 Volleyball drop-in hours
| Wed | 7 PM–9:30 PM |
| Sat | 4 PM–6 PM (teen) |
🏓 Ping Pong drop-in hours
| Wed | 11 AM–12:30 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM–12:30 PM |
🏸 Badminton drop-in hours
🟢 Pickleball drop-in hours
| Mon | 11 AM–2:30 PM |
| Tue | 11:15 AM–2:30 PM (55+), 7 PM–9:30 PM |
| Wed | 12:30 PM–2:30 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM–2:30 PM |
| Fri | 12:30 PM–2:30 PM |
Location & facilities
| Address | 177th Street & Baisley Boulevard |
| 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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