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NYC Sports Leagues and Fitness Centers

If New York only conjures up images of models in stilettos and stockbrokers chain smoking, then a large part of its active and athletic population has been ignored. The parks are filled with New York City sports leagues, buildings boast New York City fitness centers and the streets are filled with runners, cyclists and joggers. The sites below cover the full spectrum of New York’s sports community.

Insights for NYC Sports Leagues and Fitness Centers

  • The sites here can help you find teams and pick-up games, but you might also consider posting an ad on Craigslist to find an activity partner.
  • Employees of sporting goods shops may have insider information and advice about a particular sports community.

Top Sites for NYC Sports Leagues and Fitness Centers

For a do-it-all sports facility …
Chelsea Piers is Manhattan’s most comprehensive sports facility. With state-of-the-art gym facilities, a golf club, skating rink, batting cage, bowling alley, personal training program and myriad sports teams, the Piers can slake most New Yorkers’ thirst for athletic activity. The catch is that it’s not cheap.
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The YMCA of Greater New York has information about all the facilities at their five Manhattan locations. Each has a fitness club as well as other sport offerings. Prices are likely to be more reasonable than at other health clubs.
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To join a league or organization …
ZogSports is the umbrella organization for several charity sports leagues aimed at young professionals in New York, donating a portion of membership fees to charity. Choose from touch football, outdoor and indoor soccer, volleyball, kickball, softball, dodgeball, and basketball. Teams compete all season and can elect to play for a cause to raise money. ZogSports also spearheads trips, social events, and other volunteer opportunities.
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The New York City Social Sports Club is for folks who miss playground sports and are looking for a way to meet others in a casual but enthusiastic coed environment. Check the site for information about offerings and a calendar of upcoming events.
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New York Urban Professionals Athletic League fields more than 2,400 men’s, women’s, and coed volleyball and basketball teams. Targeted toward more serious athletes, the league also offers Open Play Volleyball.
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The New York City Sports Commission provides links to sports organizations for people with disabilities. Visit the “Adaptive” page for a calendar of events, a list of adaptive sports organizations and information on New York City sports venue accessibility for people with disabilities.
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Brooklyn Kickball is a loose league of players and leagues based out of McCarren Park in Williamsburg. Individuals can join the team or sign up to play for a day; you and at least nine friends can even show up on game day and pay to play.
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For finding pick-up games …
InfiniteHoops can help you find pick-up basketball games wherever you are. It also has links to sites for finding pick-up softball and soccer games.
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For running resources and clubs …
New York Road Runners is the biggest running organization in New York. Find races and resources and learn about becoming a member. Also take advantage of the index of local running clubs.
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Nike Central Park Track Club is a team for competitive runners of all abilities. There are team workouts at varying locations throughout the city.
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For tennis …
The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation has information on how to play on one of the city’s many public tennis courts.
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TennisNYC.com has a list of private tennis clubs in New York with contact information and links to their Web sites, where available.
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For golf courses …
GolfNYC.com is the official site for the city’s public golf courses. Find out about golfing in New York, learn about courses, and even book tee times.
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NYC Tee Times allows you to set tee times for all New York City golf courses run by the American Golf Corporation. If you want to look beyond the municipal options above, head here.
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For skateboarding in the city …
The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation has a list of skate parks in the city, with a printable copy of the release form required to skate in those locations.
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Official New York provides a more comprehensive list of New York City skate parks than those listed by the municipal site. Search by neighborhood in Manhattan, Queens or Brooklyn.
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For inline skating …
The New York City Inline Skating Guide is a comprehensive source for skaters, supplying information about where to skate, clubs and teams to join, and even stores to shop. And don’t skip over the section on laws pertaining to skaters.
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For ice skating ...
Rockefeller Center

and its giant Christmas tree offer the quintessential New York winter experience. Get information on admission and private lessons.

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Bryant Park

may not be as famous as Rockefeller Center but it’s a lovely and slightly less expensive alternative—particularly if you own ice skates. Admission is free; visit the site for information on skate rental.

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Trump Wollman Skating Rink at Central Park provides a great skate against the backdrop of the park’s trees and the city’s tall buildings.
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For bowling …
Leisure Time Bowl is a bowling lounge in Midtown. Come to seriously bowl, have a party or enjoy some food and drink and bowl not so seriously.
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Bowlmor Lanes is the perfect venue for those who like to combine bowling and partying. While traditional bowling reigns during the day, the evening is for those 21 and older only, with a well-stocked bar, a live DJ and glow-in-the-dark play.
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For kayaking and canoeing …
The New York City Downtown Boathouse runs a program for free kayaking on the Hudson. Take a 20-minute paddle, take a three-hour trip, or take a class. The site has details about when to arrive and what to bring.
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The Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club offers free canoe trips on the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn. The club is closed during the winter, but reservations can be made online beginning in the spring.
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The Long Island City Community Boathouse offers free programs in kayaking, canoeing, and education on the East River. The Boathouse is in Long Island City, Queens, and offers programs for groups and individuals of all levels.
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For rock climbing and bouldering …
Rockclimbing.com provides listings and evaluations for gyms and climbing sites in New York.
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The City Climbers Club is a nonprofit organization for climbers in New York. Become a member or purchase a day pass to go climbing at the 59th Street Rec Center.
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Who knew?
The New York Table Tennis Foundation hosts competitions, events, and workshops but also allows anyone to play for a fee.
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Union Hall, a bar in Brooklyn’s Park Slope, supplements its wide selection of food and drink with two quite popular bocce ball courts.
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