Recreation centers are filled with tons of activities to keep you and our family busy all day and night. Head on down to one of our winners to keep boredom away!
2024: Long Island Voted Mid-Island Y JCC – Plainview Best Recreation Center!
Mid-Island Y JCC – Plainview
45 Manetto Hill Rd, Plainview
(516) 822-3535 – miyjcc.org
The Mid-Island Y JCC gets high praise online from Long Island reviewers for the many vital services that its instructors, trainers, and other helpful staff provide. The recreation center fosters Jewish identity, personal growth, family strength, and community. But the center is open to everyone in the community, Jewish or not, and serves individuals of all ages, abilities, and challenges. In addition to multiple programs offered by its Adult Center, Mid-Island Y JCC provides aquatics, early childhood, and fitness classes, as well as special needs programs and a food pantry. For more info on how to become a member and sign up for any of the programs, visit its website or give them a call!
2023: Long Islanders Voted AllSportz Melville Best Recreation Center!
AllSportz Melville
100 Ruland Rd, Melville
(631) 414-7072 – allsportzli.com
A newcomer has been selected as Best Recreation Center on Long Island in 2023: All Sportz Melville! The facility receives high praise from customers for its spaciousness, spotlessness, its various sports offerings, and helpful instructors and other staff. One online reviewer called it a “beautiful, huge new indoor sports complex” with a turf field, hockey rink, basketball court, and several other offerings, noting he had a birthday party for his twins there and “my kids already asked to have it there again next year!” For details on how to become a member or to sign up for one of the multi-sport complex’s programs, give All Sportz a call or visit its website.
2022: Long Islanders Voted Mid-Island Y JCC – Plainview Best Recreation Center!
Mid-Island Y JCC – Plainview
45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview
(516) 822-3535 – miyjcc.org
The Mid-Island Y JCC gets high praise online from Long Island reviewers for the many vital services that its instructors, trainers, and other helpful staff provide. The recreation center fosters Jewish identity, personal growth, family strength, and community. But the center is open to everyone in the community, Jewish or not, and serves individuals of all ages, abilities, and challenges. In addition to multiple programs offered by its Adult Center, Mid-Island Y JCC provides aquatics, early childhood, and fitness classes, as well as special needs programs and a food pantry. For more info on how to become a member and sign up for any of the programs, visit its website or give them a call!
2021: Long Islanders Voted Epic Escape Rooms LI Best Recreation Center!
Epic Escape Rooms LI
357 Hempstead Tpke, West Hempstead
(516) 427-5977 – epicescaperoomsli.com
Epic Escape Rooms LI offers six different rooms depending on the level of difficulty you would like as well as the vibe you are going for. Their rooms range from super scary to mystery. In order to keep everyone safe during the pandemic, masks are required and your party will be the only ones in the room. Escaping the rooms require teamwork, critical thinking and communication so it is a great way to get to know your friends better or build teamwork among coworkers. Whether your group is going for fun, or for team building, there is no denying the amount of fun you’ll have by the time you leave!
2020: Long Islanders Voted Freeport Recreation Center – Freeport Best Recreational Center!
Freeport Recreation Center – Freeport
130 E Merrick Rd, Freeport
(516) 377-2314 – freeportny.gov
The Freeport Recreation Center has everything you need throughout the year. With activities for adults and children alike, the Freeport Recreation Center has classes, events and free space to keep anyone busy. The entire center is wheelchair accessible, and the indoor pool (which is open all year round) is equipped with a lift. Plus, their senior center serves as a central hub of various activities for people over the age of 60. Registration for memberships is open for Freeport residents and nonresidents alike, just be sure to check out their website to see when registration kicks off for the different seasons.
2019: Long Islanders Voted Medford Athletic Complex Best Recreational Center!
Medford Athletic Complex
2151 Horseblock Road, Medford
Medford Athletic Complex has been awarded as Long Island’s best Recreation Center for 2018. Its two baseball/ softball fields, and one football/ soccer/ lacrosse field offers opportunities for teams from across Long Island to play on. With so many recreation centers on Long Island, it speaks volumes that the Medford Athletic Complex is truly one of its kind for being labeled as the best of Long Island.
2018: Long Islanders Voted Medford Athletic Complex Best Recreational Center on Long Island!
Medford Athletic Complex
2151 Horseblock Rd., Medford.
Medford Athletic Complex – Medford has been awarded as Long Island’s best Recreation Center for 2018. Its two baseball/softball fields and one football/soccer/lacrosse field offers opportunities for teams from across Long Island to play on. With so many recreation centers on Long Island, it speaks volumes that the Medford Athletic Complex is truly one of its kind for being labeled as the best of Long Island. Medford Athletic Complex is located off of Horseblock Road.
2017: Long Islanders Voted Rockville Centre Recreation Center Best Recreational Center on Long Island!
Rockville Centre Recreation Center
111 N. Oceanside Rd., Rockville Centre. 516-678-9338. rvcrec.weebly.com
Sure, Rockville Centre is perhaps best known for its nightlife and diverse restaurants, but one place remains a constant in the lives of those who call the vibrant village home: the John A. Anderson Recreation Center. The recreation center has long established itself as a place where people young and old can mingle and converse, while also taking part in fun-filled activities. Its programs run the gamut, from CrossFit and gymnastics to aerobics and basketball. You never know, you might even see people square dancing from time to time!
2016: Long Islanders Voted Rockville Centre Recreation Center Best Recreational Center on Long Island
Rockville Centre Recreation Center
111 N. Oceanside Rd., Rockville Centre. 516-678-9338. rvcrec.weebly.com
Long Island may be home to plenty of popular recreation centers, but no one quite does it like the Village of Rockville Centre’s John A. Anderson Recreation Center. The village rec center ascended to the top in this year’s competition because of its dedication to fitness and the host of fun-filled activities it offers year-round. The good people running the center take pride in offering programs for people of all ages—whether it’s crossfit or gymnastics for the youth or aerobics classes for adults. Where else can you go to see people square dance one day, and youngsters shoot hoops or learn fencing? RVC’s recreation center is truly something special to behold!
2014: Long Islanders Voted Mid Island Y JCC in Plainview Best Recreational Center on Long Island!
1. Mid Island Y JCC
45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-822-3535. miyjcc.org
2. Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center
74 Hauppauge Rd., Commack. 631-462-9800. suffolkyjcc.org
3. St Joseph’s CYO
59 Church St., Kings Park. 631-588-1879. stjoecyosports.com
2013: Long Islanders voted Freeport Recreation Center in Freeport Best Recreational Center on Long Island!
1. Freeport Recreation Center
130 E. Merrick Rd., Freeport. 516-377-2314. www.freeportny.com
2. Medford Athletic Complex
Horseblock Road between Route 112 and Ohio Avenue, Medford
3. Mid-Island Y JCC
45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-822-3535. www.miyjcc.org
2012: Long Islanders Voted Friedberg JCC in Oceanside Best Recreational Center on Long Island!
1. Friedberg JCC
15 Neil Court, Oceanside. 516-766-4341. www.friedbergjcc.org
2. Freeport Recreation Center
130 East Merrick Rd., Freeport. 516-377-2314. www.freeportny.gov
3. Mid-Island Y JCC
45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-822-3535. www.miyjcc.org