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NYC Parks SPARES Adaptive Sports

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Flushing, New York - Queens County

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Flushing, New York

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Provider overview

NYC Parks SPARES Adaptive Sports is a free Saturday adaptive sports program for children with physical disabilities at Al Oerter Recreation Center.

NYC Parks provides city recreation centers, accessibility programs, adaptive sports, aquatics, and outdoor activities across New York City.

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Ages
Children with physical disabilities ages 5 to 17
Season
Every Saturday by NYC Parks accessibility program schedule
Cost
The source describes SPARES as free; confirm recreation center membership, registration, equipment, and session status with NYC Parks.

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Al Oerter Recreation Center

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SPARES adaptive sports

Free Saturday adaptive sports, coach-led drills, wheelchair sport basics, recreation center planning, equipment questions, and schedule confirmation.

Ages
Children with physical disabilities ages 5 to 17
Season
Every Saturday by NYC Parks accessibility program schedule
Schedule
The source says SPARES runs every Saturday at Al Oerter Recreation Center; confirm current dates before attending.
Cost
The source describes SPARES as free; confirm recreation center membership, registration, equipment, and session status with NYC Parks.
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Jun 3, 2026
Why this is listed
The official NYC Parks Accessibility Programs page describes S.P.A.R.E.S. as a free adaptive sports program offered every Saturday at Al Oerter Recreation Center for children with physical disabilities ages 5 to 17, with coaches leading drills and friendly competitions in adaptive sports such as wheelchair basketball, wheelchair football, wheelchair softball, and other skill-building activities.
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SPARES adaptive sports

The official NYC Parks Accessibility Programs page describes S.P.A.R.E.S. as a free adaptive sports program offered every Saturday at Al Oerter Recreation Center for children with physical disabilities ages 5 to 17, with coaches leading drills and friendly competitions in adaptive sports such as wheelchair basketball, wheelchair football, wheelchair softball, and other skill-building activities.

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What the provider says: The source names SPARES, free adaptive sports, every Saturday, Al Oerter Recreation Center, physical disabilities, ages 5 to 17, coaches, drills, friendly competitions, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair football, and wheelchair softball.

Access notes to confirm: Ask about registration, wheelchair or equipment needs, accessible entry, caregiver participation, locker rooms, restrooms, health forms, skill level, parking or transit access, and whether sessions run during holidays.

What we checked

What we found: The official NYC Parks Accessibility Programs page describes S.P.A.R.E.S. as a free adaptive sports program offered every Saturday at Al Oerter Recreation Center for children with physical disabilities ages 5 to 17, with coaches leading drills and friendly competitions in adaptive sports such as wheelchair basketball, wheelchair football, wheelchair softball, and other skill-building activities.

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