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Mad Science Comes to Garden City

Garden City Department of Recreation and Parks is proud to present a Mad Science Of LI After School Enrichment Program on Tuesdays 4:00 to 5:00 pm beginning February 1st.

This six week program is open to GC residents in grades K to 4. The cost of this weekly program is $160 per student (Includes all materials & take-homes). Checks only please, made payable to Mad Science of LI.

To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Space is limited and at this time, masks will be required to attend this program. Scroll down to download an application.

"Wild World" Art Class for Ages 5-12

Are you ready for an art expedition? Let the wonder and beauty of the animal kingdom inspire your empathy, curiosity, and creativity. Learn about lions, elephants, sharks and more, and find out how

wildlife conservationists are working to protect species around the globe. Experiment with a variety of art techniques, and use Crayola® products to create animal-inspired art projects, from frog paintings to

polar bear sculptures! Let your creativity run wild, and bring your handiwork home to build a menagerie of animal-themed masterpieces.

This six week, one hour program will be held in the St. Paul’s Center on Fridays from 4 to 5 pm starting on Friday, February 4. The cost will be $160, checks only, made payable to LI STEAM Group.

To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Space is limited and at this time, masks will be required to attend this program.

Adult Tennis Lessons Interest Form

Registration for the winter session of our Adult Tennis Lessons is underway. Classes are played at the Community Park Tennis Center. Our nine week, one hour class will cost $265. Classes will begin the week of January 24th. Everyone must resubmit an interest form regardless if you were in a class last session. Prior participation does not guarantee a spot! There is NO reserving spots, first come first in. Scroll down to download an application.

Adult Performance Dance Group

Our Dance Company’s Adult Performance Group will begin on Thursday, January 6th. Classes are held each Thursday in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall from 8 to 9 pm. Anyone who is interested in learning ballet, jazz, and hip hop can join this group. The group practices each week and learns choreographed routines that will be performed in our annual showcase. The cost to join this program will be $295.

This class will be taught by Felicia Lovaglio. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Youth Tennis Lesson Registration

Registration for our Winter Indoor Tennis Lessons for Children at the Community Park Tennis Center are underway. Tennis is fun for kids of all ages and levels; with minimal risk of injury and provides many social and health benefits that will last a lifetime. To learn more about available classes please call 465-4075, visit our Recreation Administrative Office (108 Rockaway Avenue) or scroll down to download an application.

Pickleball Resumes at St. Paul's Fieldhouse

Pickleball returns to St. Paul’s Fieldhouse on Tuesday, October 26th

We will have two morning sessions Tuesdays through Fridays

9:30am to 11am and 11am to 12:30pm

Play is drop in and rotate in on a first come, first served for Village of Garden City Residents Only

At this time no guests are allowed

Fee: $6 per person per session. Check or Credit Card only.

Discount Passes are available at the Recreation Office, 108 Rockaway Avenue

5 pack for $25

For more information: call 516 465-4075

Winter Recreation Adult Programs to Begin...

The Recreation Adult Programs in the Field House are underway 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.

Thursdays Adult Soccer 8:30 – 10 p.m

These programs are open to residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City who have graduated high school. 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. All programs are open to any resident who is a high school graduate or older. 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.

A participant may bring up to 2 non- resident guests. 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.

Senior Center Programs

The Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Senior Center is now open.

Our hours will be 10 am to 4:30 pm. We will be practicing social distancing so no exercise or group activities will take place at this time Anyone visiting the Center will be required to wear a mask during their visit. To view a complete list of the activities being offered please click here.

Platform Memberships Now Available

A full use Platform Tennis resident membership covers the season beginning September 15, 2021 to April 30, 2022. 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. This membership will cover one opponent per membership holder during match play only. It does not cover guests at any other times or any programs or special events that the Recreation Department itself chooses to run. Said events would require an additional fee if applicable.

The fee for a full use membership will be $250.00. 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”.

If you are only available to play platform tennis in the evenings you might want to purchase an evening only resident membership. This resident membership covers the season beginning September 15, 2021 to April 30, 2022 and for any holder covers unlimited play after 5 pm for membership holder only under the rules and regulations set forth by the Garden City Recreation Department. This membership is open to any individual who is a resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. This membership will cover one opponent per membership holder during match play only. It does not cover guests at any other times or any programs or special events that the Recreation Department itself chooses to run. Said events would require an additional fee if applicable. 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”.

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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