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A South Jamaica center with a gym and community activity rooms. Children who hold a free youth membership can drop in for gym time, games, and supervised activities, and the center runs seasonal kids' classes and after-school programs.
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Hours and kids' program schedules vary by center and season
Free NYC Parks membership for children and youth; register in person with ID
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Free NYC Parks membership for children and youth; register in person with ID
Hours and kids' program schedules vary by center and season
133-39 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, 11434, in South Jamaica, Queens.
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