Roy Wilkins Recreation Center

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About this court

Roy Wilkins Recreation Center on Baisley Boulevard in Jamaica, New York brings pickleball indoors with 1 court in good condition — part of a broader multi-sport facility available through NYC Parks & Recreation membership, free of charge for NYC residents. The center is open weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Saturdays 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sundays 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, offering one of the longer daily access windows of any membership-based facility in Queens. The court is tagged ADA Accessible, and the building includes restrooms, a pool, and a fitness center, supporting a full recreational visit beyond pickleball alone. The center has a community-oriented history with the sport: facility director Ms. Dawn Whitfield organized a pickleball open house to introduce the game to the surrounding St. Albans and Jamaica communities, with USAPA Ambassadors on hand for demonstrations and spectator participation. Tournaments are also listed among the facility's regular programming. Visitors mention the variety of amenities and neighborhood events as highlights, and the center holds a 4.4 rating across 200 Google reviews. Reviewers do note that gym time is divided among multiple teams and activities on a set schedule, so confirming pickleball availability with the facility at 718-276-8686 before arriving is advisable.

Notes

Contact: Ms. Dawn Whitfield Phone: 718/276-8686 Schedule: To Be Determined Fee: None for NYC residents with NYC Parks & Recreation membership Comment: Ms. Whitfield, the facility director is planning an pickleball open house public event on Saturday, June 11, 2016 to introduce the sport to the surrounding St. Albans & Jamaica, NY communities. USAPA Ambassadors will provide a pickleball demonstration and allow for spectator participation.