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

Effective March 7, 2022, proof of vaccination, temperature checks, and health screenings are no longer required to enter our recreation centers.

Masks are strongly encouraged during all activities at recreation centers. Wash your hands before attending a program and stay home if you are sick.