NYC Parks SPARES Adaptive Sports
NYC Parks
Flushing, New York - Queens County
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Jun 3, 2026
New York City
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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.
Quick facts
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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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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.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
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Listing check
- Last checked
- 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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- 1 public source
- Location contacts
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Program details we found
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.
Inclusion and support details
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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What to confirm
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- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
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- For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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