108 Rockaway Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone - (516) 465-4075
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Platform Tennis is Back!
Platform Tennis membership applications for unlimited play are now available at the Recreation Office. This application for resident membership covers the season beginning September 15, 2022 to April 30, 2023. This membership is open to any individual who is a resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. It covers unlimited play for the membership holder only under the rules and regulations set forth by the Garden City Recreation Department.
The fee for membership will be $250.00. To register for membership, please visit the Recreation Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue to complete an application and return the form with full payment. Checks should be made payable to the “Village of Garden City”.
We also offer EVENINGS ONLY Platform Tennis Memberships as well!
Platform Tennis membership applications for evening only play are now available at the Recreation Office. This application for resident membership covers the season beginning September 15, 2022 to April 30, 2023. This membership is open to any individual who is a resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. IT COVERS UNLIMITED PLAY AFTER 5 PM for membership holder only under the rules and regulations set forth by the Garden City Recreation Department.
The fee for membership will be $165.00. To register for membership, please visit the Recreation Administrative Offices at 108 Rockaway Ave. Checks should be made payable to the “Village of Garden City”.
CHI KUNG EXERCISE AND MEDITATION
Please join Andrea Albergo for Chi Kung, which is considered a beautiful, peaceful path for body, mind and spirit. Andrea will show how to create a peaceful body by combining movement, breathing and meditation. This class is geared for seniors or the beginner adult. This six week session will begin Thursday, November 10 and will be held at 1 pm at Garden City’s Senior Center. The price for the session is $ 40.
To register this class, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave with payment.
St. Paul's Fieldhouse Adult Pickleball Program
Pickleball will begin again in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse on Tuesday, October 11th. This program is open to Garden City residents only, Tuesdays through Fridays in two
sessions:
9:30 to 11 am OR 11 am to 12:30 pm.
Each session will consist of open play with everyone attending round robining in to play. If you attend the first session you must pay again to stay for the second session. There will be no reserving of courts for individual play. A monitor will be available for any person wishing to learn the game. The fee schedule to attend is as follows:
10 Play Pass – good for any $50
Fieldhouse sport for 10 visits
5 Play Pass – good for any $25
Fieldhouse sport for 5 visits
A participant may also “pay as you go”.“Pay as you go” prices will
be $6.
To purchase one of the passes, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. You will also be able to purchase a pass from our St. Paul’s staff at the time of attendance. Check or credit card payment is preferred
Beginning Tuesday, November 1st, Recreation and Parks will offer one pickleball session from 9:30 to noon, Tuesdays through Fridays. This session will be open to residents and will allow continuous round robin use during that session. The cost per session will be $6.00 daily or with a pass, $5.00.
The courts will be also open for resident play from 4:15 to 5:45 pm on the following dates:
Tuesday, November 15
Thursday, November 17
Monday, November 21
Tuesday, November 22
Tuesday, November 29
Thursday, December 1
The same fee to play as above will apply.
Did you know that Hemlock and Edgemere Parks both have pickleball courts? Residents are invited to use the courts and nets
Adult Evening Programs at The Field House
The Recreation Adult Programs in the Field House begin on Wednesday, October 12 according to the following schedule:
Mondays Mens’ Basketball 7:30-10 p.m.
Wednesdays Mens’ Basketball 7:30-10 p.m.
Thursdays Adult Volleyball 7:30 – 10 p.m.
These programs are open to residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City who have graduated high school OR adults who can show proof of graduating Garden City high school (diploma, student ID card). A picture ID is required to sign in to any program. For further information, please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.
A fee schedule will be place for any resident adult interested in participating in Adult Activities in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse. The fee schedule is as follows:
10 Play Pass – good for any $50
Fieldhouse sport for 10 visits
5 Play Pass – good for any $25
Fieldhouse sport for 5 visits
A participant may also “pay as you go” but payment will only be accepted by check or credit card only, NO CASH ACCEPTED. “Pay as you go” prices will be $6. Passes may be purchased at the fieldhouse when arriving for your sport.
PLEASE NOTE - A resident participant may bring in 1 non- resident guest. This rule will be strictly enforced. These guest must arrive and leave with the resident. There are no passes for non- residents. The daily fee for the non-resident guest is $8.
To purchase one of the passes, please fill out the attached application and mail to or visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. You will also be able to purchase a pass from our St. Paul’s staff. All payments must be made by either a check made payable to the “Inc. Village of Garden City” or credit card only, no cash will be accepted.
RECREATION SWIM LESSONS AT ADELPHI ANNOUNCED
Garden City Recreation and Parks will be conducting Children’s swimming lessons for Village residents at the Adelphi University Swimming Pool in Woodruff Hall on Saturday mornings. Your child must be six years of age by the start of the program to participate. The ten week session will begin Saturday, December 3, 2022. The cost is $150.00. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Department at 108 Rockaway Ave on Monday or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.
Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills
Level 2 – for children who have taken a lesson but need to learn fundamental skills
Level 3 – will build on fundamental skills by providing guided practices
Level 4 – Develops confidence in the strokes learned and improve other aquatic skills
Level 5 – Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes
Level 6P – Personal Water Safety - stresses survival floating, treading water, swimming in clothes, etc.
Level 6F – Water Fitness – sessions will cover learning training techniques, how to use fins, kickboards, pace, clock, etc.
Classes offered are as follows - CODE
10:00 am Level 1 (10 maximum) 10-1
10:00 am Level 3 (10 maximum) 10-3
10:00 am Level 4 (10 maximum) 10-4
10:00 am Level 6F (12 maximum) 10-6F
11:00 am Level 2 (10 maximum) 11-2
11:00 am Level 3 (10 maximum) 11-3
11:00 am Level 4 (10 maximum) 11-4
11:00 am Level 5 (10 maximum) 11-5
12:00 pm Level 2 (10 maximum) 12-2
12:00 pm Level 4 (10 maximum) 12-4
12:00 pm Level 5 (10 maximum) 12-5
12:00 pm Level 6P (12 maximum) 12-6P
1:00 pm Level 2 (10 maximum) 1-2
1:00 pm Level 3 (10 maximum) 1-3
1:00 pm Level 4 (10 maximum) 1-4
1:00 pm Level 5 (10 maximum) 1-5
Garden City Recreation’s Gym Program For Grades K thru 6
Garden City Recreation and Parks is pleased to offer its after school gym program for Kindergarten and 1st grades on Wednesdays in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse beginning the weel of Tuesday, December 13th according to the following schedule:
Tuesdays – 2nd and 3rd grades – 3:45 to 5:45 pm
Wednesdays – Kindergarten and 1st grades – 4 to 5:30 pm
Fridays – 4th, 5th, and 6th grades – 3:45 to 5:45 pm
Each 10 week program will consist of organized games and activities in a supervised setting. The cost of this program will be $85.
Children must bring their own water bottle clearly labeled with their name. Parents will not be allowed in the gym during the session. Drop off and pick up will take place on the west side of the fieldhouse. Space is limited for this program.
Sneakers must be worn for any activity in the field house and only water is allowed in the facility.
Note-Once the children are in our facility, they will not be allowed to leave unless picked up by an adult. Please be prompt. Space is limited. Please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. with your registration fee made payable to the Inc. Village of Garden City, or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.
Evening Basketball Memberships For Adult Residents
NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2022/2023 SEASON
Evening basketball membership applications for unlimited play during Recreation and Parks Adult Basketball season are now available at the Recreation Office. This application for resident membership covers the season beginning October 12, 2022 to May 24, 2023. This membership is open to any individual who is a resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. It covers unlimited dates of play during our evening basketball program for the membership holder only under the rules and regulations set forth by the Garden City Recreation Department.
The fee for membership will be $185.00. Proof of residency or proof of graduating Garden City High School is required. To register for membership, please visit the Recreation Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue to complete an application and return the form with full payment. Checks should be made payable to the “Village of Garden City”.
Senior Center Programs
The Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Senior Center is now open.
Our hours will be 10 am to 4:30 pm.
Some programs include Chi Kung Exercise and Meditation, an Adult Art class, Yoga, Zumba, and Low Impact Exercise classes.
To view a complete list of the activities being offered please click the link below.
Virtual Recreation Center
During the quarantine, Garden City Recreation and Parks hopes to continue to connect our residents with a variety of activities. As a result, we are excited to release our Virtual Recreation Center. Here you will find a variety of activities for all ages. The Virtual Rec Center is growing daily, so please check back each week for additions. Please click here to visit the page.
Rental Opportunities
It's never to early to plan your next event. Whether you are planning a birthday party, a group event, need space for a meeting or just looking to get together with family, friends or coworkers, consider renting one of our recreation facilities! For additional information or to rent one of our facilities please call the Recreation Administration Office at (516) 465-4075 or visit our web site.
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