Mixed in with all the sports options available to children in New York City are a group of places that offer programs for those with special needs. These places recognize the importance of sports and physical activity in the life of children with disabilities. We hope you find these listings helpful.
Note: If you are a parent of a child with special needs you might find these resources helpful:
| Sports: | Baseball, Basketball, Football-Flag, Gymnastics, Soccer, Tennis |
| Boroughs: | Manhattan |
| Programs: | Recreational Teams, After-School Programs, Winter Break Programs, Spring Break Programs, Summer Programs, Evening Classes/Activities, Weekend Classes |
14th St Y classes emphasize skill development in a supportive, non-pressured, non-competitive environment to help enhance your child’s self-esteem. Before enrolling in a particular class, you […]
More Info| Sports: | Baseball, Basketball, Dodgeball, Fencing, Fitness Training, Football-Tackle, Gaga, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball, Yoga |
| Boroughs: | Manhattan |
| Programs: | Recreational Teams, Travel Teams, After-School Programs, Summer Programs, Evening Classes/Activities, Private Instruction, Weekend Classes |
The 92nd Street Y offers many youth and adult programs (both classes and organized league play) in various sports: Youth Programs: swimming (lessons begin at 6 months), basketball (both […]
More Info| Sports: | Track & Field/Running |
| Boroughs: | Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan |
| Programs: | Summer Programs, Evening Classes/Activities, Weekend Classes |
The New York City chapter of Achilles International operates many programs for adults with disabilities.
More Info| Sports: | Track & Field/Running |
| Boroughs: | Manhattan |
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Achilles Kids is a free running, walking and “wheeling” program for children with disabilities. The program is open to any child with a disability, ages […]
More Info| Sports: | Baseball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Football-Flag, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball |
| Boroughs: | Brooklyn, Queens |
| Programs: | Recreational Teams, After-School Programs, Winter Break Programs, Spring Break Programs, Summer Programs, Evening Classes/Activities, Private Instruction |
Artistic Stitch Sports Complex is a 30,000 square foot multistory indoor facility with a large indoor field, basketball courts, 3D pitching machines for both baseball and […]
More Info| Sports: | Baseball, Basketball, Cycling, Diving (springboard/platform), Dodgeball, Fitness Training, Football-Flag, Futsal, Gaga, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field/Running, Triathlon, Volleyball, Water Polo, Yoga |
| Boroughs: | Manhattan |
| Programs: | Recreational Teams, Travel Teams, Little League, After-School Programs, Winter Break Programs, Spring Break Programs, Summer Programs, Evening Classes/Activities, Private Instruction, Weekend Classes |
Asphalt Green is multi-sport facility offering sports classes and teams (including travel) for children of all ages and levels as well as many adult programs. […]
More Info| Sports: | Baseball |
| Boroughs: | Bronx |
| Programs: | Little League |
An accredited Little League that plays a spring league and has a summer All-Star team. Games played at the Astor Little League Baseball Complex, Co-op Fields, […]
More Info| Sports: | Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cricket, Crossfit, Dodgeball, Fitness Training, Football-Flag, Gymnastics, Hockey-Ice, Kickball, Lacrosse, Parkour, Rock Climbing, Rugby, Skating-Figure, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wiffleball, Yoga |
| Boroughs: | Brooklyn |
| Programs: | Recreational Teams, Travel Teams, After-School Programs, Winter Break Programs, Spring Break Programs, Long Weekend Programs, Summer Programs, Evening Classes/Activities, Private Instruction, Weekend Classes |
Aviator Sports and Events Center is a multi-sport facility located in Marine Park, Brooklyn with: Free parking for over 2,500 cars 175,000 square feet of total indoor […]
More Info| Sports: | Skateboarding |
| Boroughs: | Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens |
| Programs: | After-School Programs, Winter Break Programs, Spring Break Programs, Long Weekend Programs, Summer Programs, Evening Classes/Activities, Private Instruction, Summer Camp, Weekend Classes |
BB Skate Club offers Day Camp, Summer Camp, After School Programs, Private and Group lessons in New York City. We help build confidence through our […]
More Info| Sports: | Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bocce, Crossfit, Cycling, Dodgeball, Field Hockey, Fitness Training, Football-Flag, Football-Tackle, Futsal, Gaga, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey - Floor, Hockey-Roller/Street, Kickball, Lacrosse, Parkour, Ping Pong, Racquetball, Rock Climbing, Skateboarding, Soccer, Special Needs Programs, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wiffleball, Yoga |
| Boroughs: | Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens |
| Programs: | After-School Programs, Evening Classes/Activities, Private Instruction, Summer Camp, Weekend Classes |
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