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1. How do I inquire about becoming an instructor?

View the available employment opportunities on our careers page.

You can send resumes to sportsparkstaffing@RIOC.ny.gov

2. Do residents of Roosevelt Island get discounted pricing?

Absolutely! Residents of Roosevelt Island enjoy a $74 discount off their adult membership for a total price of $125/month. All non-residents will be charged the full $199/month rate for an adult membership. All membership pricing already includes tax. 

3. How will you verify residency status?

To qualify, Resident Adults must submit proof of identity/age AND Roosevelt Island residency:

1. Proof of identity: State license or photo ID with name matching the proof of residency.
2. Proof of residency: Lease, Rent Bill, or Utility Bill with a Roosevelt Island address and name matching the proof of identity. (Proof must be date within 3 months of submission)

4. Do you offer any senior discounts or promotions?

 

We offer reduced pricing of $99/month for seniors aged 65+ and $50/month for teens aged 15-17. 

5. Can I combine a family into one membership?

 

If you would like to add children to your account, you may do so at a rate of $25/month per child up to the age of 14. 

 

Children between the ages of 15-17 are eligible only for a teen membership at a rate of $50/month. 

6. How do I cancel my membership renewal?

Memberships may be cancelled with 30 days’ notice either via email, phone, or in person with Sportspark management.

7. Is there a daily drop-in fee?

We do allow drop-ins at a rate of $35.00 per day. 

 

8. Can I bring a guest?

1. Qualifying members receive 2 ADULT guest passes and 2 CHILD guest passes per month, for a total of 4 passes per month. Guest passes are not transferable, cannot be combined, and do not accrue from one month to the next.

9. Will I have to renew my membership myself every month, or does Sportspark do it for me?

Members who signed up using a credit card, debit card, or banking information will have that information stored on file. All memberships renewals will be billed automatically on 1st of every month to the billing information that was provided at the time of sign up. 

Members who signed up in person with cash or a check payment will have to renew their membership in person no less than 7 business days prior to the expiration date of the membership. 

If any check or credit card charge payable to RIOC is not honored, Management will assess a $25 charge for each check and credit card rejected and collects the current and past-due balance in any subsequent month. 

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1. What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept most forms of payment, including Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, cash, and checks. 

2. How do I permit space for an event?

 

To permit a space within Sportspark, you must contact the Roosevelt Island Public Safety Department (PSD) and follow their instructions. 

 

You may reach the PSD via the below routes: 

• Website: RIOC Permits 

• Email: wanda.coleman@rioc.ny.gov / stephanie.patino@rioc.ny.gov 

• Phone: 212-832-4545 

• In Person: PSD Headquarters, 550 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, NY 10044 

3. Is there parking available?

There is metered street parking available on the Westside (Manhattan Side) of the building. Please check at Motorgate Parking Garage (688 Main St) for more additional parking, since metered street parking is limited. 

4. Is the space available for non-athletic functions?

Yes, depending on the nature of the event and the schedule. Please check with the permit department

5. Can I bring food and drinks into the gym?

No. Food is not permitted on the gym floor. Sports drinks must have a cap on them at all times. We provide tables and chairs in the lobby area to accommodate visitors who want to eat or drink before entering the gym space.

6. Where should I submit my permit?

You should submit a permit through the permits department.

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1. How do I access the group fitness studio?

Enter through the Westside (Manhattan Side) Entrance. 

2. What type of activity is permitted in the group fitness studio?

Permitted activities include:

• Dance classes
• Fitness classes
• Gymnastics
• Meetings
• Retreats
• Seminars
• Table tennis
• Yoga
• Zumba
• Other authorized events

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1. Does Sportspark provide locks, goggles, and swim caps?

Although we encourage everyone to bring a lock to secure their belongings during their stay with us, we do sell locks, goggles, and swim caps. These items can be purchased at our West Side front desk.  

2. How big is the fitness center?

Our fitness center measures over 2,300 square feet and is split into two separate rooms, with one room exclusively designed as a weight room. The fitness center will have a designated stretch area, Star-Trac cardio equipment, hoist plate loaded strength machines, two power racks w/ Olympic platforms, and many free weights. 

3. What is there to do in the recreational room?

Our recreational room is equipped with a premium flat screen television, lounge seating, an air hockey table, pool table, and regulation size ping pong tables. In addition, the recreational room has full size snack and soda machines.  

4. How many hoops are in the basketball gym?

Our newly installed basketball gym measures over 8,000 square feet and features premium hardwood flooring, with 2 primary hoops and four side hoops for additional play. All our hoops can be mechanically retracted via a remote control in just seconds.  

 

In addition, the basketball gym has retractable bleachers that can seat up to 250 spectators! 

5. Do you offer open swimming or circle swimming/lap swimming?

Absolutely! We ensure most of our pool time is dedicated to providing open swimming to our members, drop-ins, and guests. During open swim, you can choose to either swim in a leisure lane or circle swim in a lap swimming lane.  

 

How many swimmers do you allow in one lane? 

 

Each lane can hold a maximum of 7 swimmers.  

6. How big is the swimming pool?

Our swimming pool area measures over 7,200 square feet and is roughly ½ the size of an Olympic swimming pool. The pool dimensions measure 75 feet long and 45 feet wide and has 6 swimming lanes. The pool depth ranges from 3.5 feet to 8.5 deep. 

7. What activities can be permitted in the gym?

The 8,000 square foot gym is an open space available for a multitude of uses, but is most commonly used for volleyball,  indoor soccer, and basketball.

8. Are there locker rooms available?

Yes, but the user must provide their own lock, and locker contents must be removed at the end of each visit.

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1. Is there an age limit for the fitness center?

 

The fitness center is available to members and guests aged 15+. 

2. Who needs to be supervised at Sportspark?

 

All youth aged 14 and under must be actively supervised by a parent or guardian at Sportspark. 
 

Teens aged 15-17 are not required to be actively supervised by a parent/guardian in the facility, but their membership application will require a parent/guardian’s review, approval, and signature. 

3. What is the Sportspark?

Owned and operated by the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation, Sportspark is a 44,300 square foot athletic complex with an NBA sized basketball court, ½ sized Olympic swimming pool, fitness center complete with a weight room, recreational room with several tabletop games and lounge-style seating, and a group fitness studio.  

4. Where is Sportspark located?

Sportspark is located at: 

250 Main Street
New York, NY 10044

Sportspark is located on the Southern end of Roosevelt Island, on the East River between Manhattan and Queens. You can find us nestled in between the white tennis dome and the Cornell Tech campus. Click on the Google Maps link here for more. 

 

5. How can I get to Sportspark?

Sportspark is accessible by the below methods: 

• Car:     Driving over the Roosevelt Island Bridge and heading south on Main Street. 
• Bus:    Take the Q102 to the Roosevelt Island Tram Stop and walk south. You may also take the free local Red Bus (available only on Roosevelt Island) south and get off at the Sportspark stop 
• Train:     Take the F-train to the Roosevelt Island Subway station and walk south. 
• Ferry:     Take the NYC Ferry to the Roosevelt Island Ferry Landing and walk south. 
• Tram:     Take the Roosevelt Island Tram, located at 63rd street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, and walk south. 
• Bike:    Bike via Vernon Blvd over the Roosevelt Island Bridge and head south on Main Street. 

You can find more information about Transportation to, in and around Roosevelt Island by clicking the link Here.

 

6. Is there parking available?

The roads surrounding Sportspark consist of metered public parking, Sportspark does not own or operate any parking lot nearby. 

 

If you prefer to park your vehicle in a parking lot, there is a 7-floor metered parking garage far north of Sportspark, located at 688 Main Street. 

 

To enter, when driving towards Roosevelt Island on the Roosevelt Island Bridge, make the first right turn off the bridge. The entrance will land you on the 4th Floor of the garage.

7. What are your regular hours?

Monday thru Friday: 6:30AM – 9PM 

Saturday thru Sunday: 7AM – 7PM 

*Pool closes 15 minutes prior to facility closing time