CITY PARKS FOUNDATION KICKS-OFF FREE SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAMS IN BRONX PARKS

Here are some great summer activities for youth looking to take advantage of free outdoor sporting activities. Please do forward to any youth you believe would enjoy the activities offered.

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CITY PARKS FOUNDATION KICKS-OFF FREE SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAMS IN BRONX PARKS
Programs include Tennis, Golf, and Track & Field Instruction

On July 5th, in parks throughout the Bronx, City Parks Foundation kicks off its 2011 Summer Sports Program for young people. Throughout the summer, City Parks Foundation provides New York City children free tennis, golf, and track and field instruction including free use of equipment in over 45 locations citywide. This summer, City Parks Foundation’s Sports programs will be taking place in Haffen Park, Mill Pond Park, Pelham Bay Park, St. Mary’s Park, St. James Rec Center, Van Cortlandt Park, Williamsbridge Oval, Woodlawn Park and Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx.
CityParks Tennis presented by Chase provides free tennis lessons to more than 7,000 children, ages five to 16, each year in more than 38 parks throughout the five boroughs. The program promotes physical fitness while building self-confidence and is designed to make the sport of tennis freely available to those who want to learn the game in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. CityParks Tennis runs through August 16th and concludes with an exciting tournament for beginners held at the Central Park Tennis Center and the JP Morgan Chase Aces Tournament for intermediates held at Flushing Meadows Tennis Center in mid-August.
CityParks Golf presented by René Lacoste Foundation makes it fun and easy for boys and girls, ages six to 16, to learn to play golf. The free golf lessons and use of equipment, held in public parks and on citywide courses, makes the sport of golf accessible to kids of all skill levels throughout New York City. The emphasis of the program is not only on learning the basics of the sport, but also on developing self-esteem, discipline and sportsmanship. The program gives kids a chance to improve their skills and ultimately try out for the CityParks Intermediate Program and Junior Golf Academy–specialized programs for dedicated young golfers available at the CityParks Junior Golf Center, a facility in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn that also offers programming for new or first-time youth golfers from New York City. CityParks Golf will be held in two sessions, running from July 5th through July 29th and from August 1st through August 26th.
CityParks Track & Field gives New York City kids, ages five to 16, the chance to learn the basics of the sport, from hurdles and relay races, to long jump, shot put and javelin throw. All participating youngsters have the opportunity to display the basic skills learned at the end of the season at an organized track meet held at Icahn Stadium, the world class sports complex on Randall’s Island on August 17th.
For more information and a full list of City Parks Foundation’s 2010 kids programs, please visit www.CityParksFoundation.org.
Founded in 1989, City Parks Foundation (CPF) is the only independent, nonprofit organization to offer park programs throughout the five boroughs of New York City. CPF works in over 750 parks citywide, presenting a broad range of free arts, sports, and education programs, and empowering citizens to support their parks on a local level. CPF’s programs and community building initiatives reach more than 600,000 people each year, contributing to the revitalization of neighborhoods throughout New York City. For more details, please visit www.CityParksFoundation.org.

2011 City Parks Foundation’s Sports Schedule in the Bronx

CityParks Tennis presented by Chase
Haffen Park
Hammersley Ave. & Gunther Ave.
Mon & Wed, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Mill Pond Park
Gateway Center Blvd. & East 150th St.
Mon & Wed, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Pelham Bay Park
Bruckner Blvd. & Middleton Rd.
Tues & Thurs, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

St. Mary’s Park
145th St. & St. Ann’s Ave.
Mon & Wed, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

St. James Rec Center
Jerome Ave & 193rd St.
Tues & Thurs, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Van Cortlandt Park
246th St. & Broadway
Mon & Wed, 9:00 am-11:00 am (intermediates only)
Tues & Thurs, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Williamsbridge Oval
208th St. & Bainbridge Ave.
Mon & Wed, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Woodlawn Park
233rd St. & Jerome Ave.
Tues & Thurs, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

CityParks Golf presented by René Lacoste Foundation
Pelham Bay Park, Field 4
Bruckner Blvd. & Middleton Rd.
Tues & Thurs, 9:30 am-10:30 am (6-8 years), 10:30 am-12:00 pm (9-16 years)

Haffen Park
Hammersley Ave. & Gunther Ave.
Mon & Wed, 9:30 am-10:30 am (6-8 years), 10:30 am-12:00 pm (9-16 years)


CityParks Track & Field
Pelham Bay Park
Middletown & Stadium Aves.
Mon & Wed, 9:30 am-10:30 am (5-7 years), 10:30 am-12:00 pm (8-16 years)

Macombs Dam Park
161st St. between River & Jerome Aves.
Tues & Thurs, 9:30 am-10:30 am (5-7 years), 10:30 am-12:00 pm (8-16 years)

Additional Support for CityParks Tennis provided by:
Reebok International, Ltd.; The Barclays/Nets Community Alliance; Aviation Development Council; USTA Eastern Metro Region Board of Directors; USTA Junior Tennis Foundation, Eastern Region; USTA Tennis Recreational Grants; New York City Council under the leadership of Christine C. Quinn; NYC Council Member Vincent Gentile; NYC Council Member Letitia James; NYC Council Member Darlene Mealy; NYC Council Member Domenic M. Recchia, Jr.; NYC Council Member Deborah Rose.

Additional Support for CityParks Golf provided by:
J. Ira and Nicki Harris Foundation; Ann and Andrew Tisch; Lori, David, Jami and Nicholas Moore; The Troubh-Belsky-Doyle-Polikoff Family; The Barclays/Nets Community Alliance; New Yankee Stadium Community Benefits Fund; Golf Course Builders Association of America and National Recreation and Park Association; New York City Council under the leadership of Christine C. Quinn; NYC Council Member Julissa Ferreras; NYC Council Member Deborah Rose.

Additional Support for CityParks Track & Field provided by:
J.E. and Z.B. Butler Foundation; The Barclays/Nets Community Alliance; New Yankee Stadium Community Benefits Fund, Inc.; Aviation Development Council; CVS Caremark; USA Track & Field Foundation; New York City Council under the leadership of Christine C. Quinn; NYC Council Member Darlene Mealy; NYC Council Member Domenic M. Recchia, Jr.