North Meadow Recreation Center


Location: MAP | Mid-Park above the Reservoir at 97th Street.
Hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Contact: +1 (917) 267-2474
Holidays closed: July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Day, New Year's Eve & Day

North Meadow Recreation Center

The North Meadow Recreation Center's facilities include:

  • 6 outdoor basketball courts
  • 6 outdoor handball courts
  • Locker room
  • Multipurpose room
  • Computer rooms

Central Park visitors can borrow North Meadow Recreation Center kits that include various sporting goods, such as frisbees, jump ropes, balls, bats, and hula-hoops. Basketballs, to be used at the Center's basketball courts, are also available with a photo id.

This facility, which was formerly a stable, also contains a lab responsible for monitoring Central Park's water and soil while teaching kids biology and chemistry.

Join Up!

Bring a completed Recreation Center Membership Form along with valid ID and proof of Covid-19 Vaccination to any NYC Recreation Center.

Recreation Center Annual Membership Fees

  • Adults: (25 to 61): 12 months for $150 / or 6 months for $75
  • Young Adults: (18 to 24) $25
  • Youth: (under 18) Free
  • Seniors: (62 and up) $25
  • Veterans: $25
  • People with disabilities: $25

Instructor-led courses like aerobics, martial arts, music or yoga may require additional session fees. 

Health Guidelines

  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to enter (for those who are eligible)
  • Mask-wearing is required for all
  • Health screening and temperature checks are required prior to entering
  • Equipment has been arranged to promote social distancing
  • Shared equipment will be cleaned frequently