CityParks Golf teaches kids how to play golf and experience the many positive life skills learned by the game. The program, held in partnership with The First Tee of Metropolitan NY, offers free instruction at local parks citywide as well as two golf centers designed just for youth
Starting this Fall City Parks Foundation is excited to offer programming at our new junior golf training facility at LaTourette Golf Course on Staten Island. The facility will utilize 6-stalls at the driving range, a brand new putting green and chipping area for free instruction for all ability levels. The program will consist of the same skill-based First Tee classes offered at the CityParks Junior Golf Center (Brooklyn) and the Junior Golf Center Annex (Flushing Meadows). The First Tee is a nationwide youth development organization impacting the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. Students will be grouped by age levels (7-9, 10-11, 12-13, and 14+), and progress to the next course when they advance to the next age level. Once the class begins, students will be grouped based on their experience and ability.
Ages 7 – 17
Citywide, July – August
Once Weekly, Free
Our summer beginner program transforms local neighborhood ball fields into driving ranges and practice greens to introduce the basic skills of the game. The final class is held at a nearby golf course. After completing the 6-week program, students are invited to continue to learn and play at our CityParks Junior Golf Center in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn or at Golf Center Annex in Flushing, Queens.
**Please note*** locations and schedules are subject to change. Any changes to program info currently listed will be communicated to registered participants prior to the start of the program.
Ages 6 – 17
April – October
Free
Our Junior Golf Center, located next to the Dyker Beach public golf course in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, is a comprehensive training facility that offers free instruction , practice time and use of equipment for all ability levels. Classroom discussions on life skills, healthy habits and core values complement skill-building. Weekly sessions are held for 7 weeks in Spring, Summer and Fall. For more information on our program, visit our Junior Golf Center web page.
Flushing Meadows Pitch and Putt
Ages 6 – 17
May – October
Free
Our Junior Golf Center Annex at the Flushing Meadows Park Pitch and Putt golf course in Queens and offers free instruction and use of equipment for beginners and select intermediate golfers. Participants have access to a netted driving range, practice green, and an 18 hole Par-3 course. In 2022, lessons will be held once a week for 7 weeks in Spring, Summer and Fall. For more information on our program, visit our Junior Golf Center Annex web page.
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Generous private support for CityParks Golf is provided by The First Tee, Life Time Foundation, The Linda B. and Howard S. Stern Family Foundation, L+M Development Partners, American Golf Foundation, Neuberger Berman Foundation, The Philip M. Waterman Foundation Inc, Wadsworth Golf Charities Foundation, The Venable Foundation, Public Housing Community Fund, and the LPGA Foundation. Supporting sponsor Lacoste. Generous public support is provided by the the NYC Council under the leadership of Adrienne Adams, with special thanks to Council Member Alexa Avilés and Council Member Joseph Borelli.
At City Parks Foundation, our mission is to encourage New Yorkers to use their neighborhood parks by offering free environmental education, arts, sports, and community-building programs that bring people into their local green spaces. Please give now if you can—we know that city parks will continue to thrive when all New Yorkers get involved.
