LeFrak Center at Lakeside: Opening Weekend Celebration

Sat Aug 2, 2025 - Sun Aug 3, 2025
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Repeating every days through August 3, 2025.
11:00am ET
Age: All
Price: FREE
Location:
LeFrak Center at Lakeside

Following renovations, and with new operators in place, Prospect Park's LeFrak Center reopens for rollerskating, boating, and—for the first time—pickleball!

RSVP to receive the full schedule of programs, including free rink admission for rollerskating, pickleball, yoga, and more to celebrate LeFrak's new chapter!

Saturday, August 2

11am-12pm: Floorball with New York Rangers Alumni, Ages 5-15, Free Spots are limited. Register in advance.
Learn to play Floorball: just like hockey, but without the skates! Learn to play alongside former New York Ranger, Boo Nieves.

11am-7pm: Summer Fun on the Water, Ages 18+, $5 Off, Prices Vary by Boat, 1-Hour Boat Rentals
Enjoy row boating or kayaking on Brooklyn’s only Lake! Rent a rowboat or a kayak for up to two people at a time. Walk up boating reservations will also be available.

12pm-4pm: Roller Skating - Free Rink Admission + $10 Skate Rentals, Spots are limited. Register in advance
Let the good times roll with roller skating fun for all ages. Please note there are a limited number of walk-up roller admission spots available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

12pm–3pm: Arts + Crafts Tables, Free
Want to become a butterfly? A lion? Anything is possible! Visit our talented team of face painters waiting to make your vision come to life.

4:30pm-5pm + 5pm-5:30pm: Play Pickleball, Free, Spots are limited. Register in advance
Try your hand at Pickleball–the fastest growing sport around, for free! We’ll bring the equipment and set up the teams–you bring the energy.

6pm-6:30pm + 6:30pm-7pm: Intro to Yoga,  Free, Spots are limited. Register in advance
Yoga joins the body and mind for physical and mental health benefits that help you connect with the world around you. Try yoga alongside an instructor to learn basic practices, postures, breathing techniques and more.

7:00-10:00 pm: Family Disco Night - $10 Admission, $10 Skate Rentals, Spots are limited. Register in advance
Bring your family and friends for a groovy night of roller disco fun! Enjoy a night of skating, music, colorful lights, and a lively atmosphere. Enjoy music from DJMoony Dee, the hottest skate jam/skate party DJ, and all kids 13 and under even get a free glow in the dark necklace!

Sunday, August 3

10am-10:30am + 10:30-11am: Intro to Yoga, Free, Spots are limited. Register in advance
Yoga joins the body and mind for physical and mental health benefits that help you connect with the world around you. Try yoga alongside an instructor to learn basic practices, postures, breathing techniques and more.

11am-11:30am + 11:30am - 12:00pm: Play Pickleball, Free, Spots are limited. Register in advance
Try your hand at Pickleball–the fastest growing sport around, for free! See what the pickleball buzz is all about. We’ll bring the equipment and set up the teams–you bring the energy!

11am-7pm: Summer Fun on the Water, Ages 18+, $5 Off, Prices Vary by Boat, 1-Hour Boat Rentals
Enjoy row boating or kayaking on Brooklyn’s only Lake! Rent a rowboat or a kayak for up to two people at a time. Walk up boating reservations will also be available.

12pm–3pm, Arts + Crafts Tables, Free
Enjoy arts and crafts activities for family-friendly fun, and even take your creative creations home with you! Craft activities are first-come first-served.

12pm-4pm - Roller Skating - Free Rink Admission + $10 Skate Rentals, Spots are limited. Register in advance
Let the good times roll with roller skating fun for all ages. Please note there are a limited number of walk-up roller admission spots available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

4:30pm-5:30pm: Try Floorball - Ages 16+, Free, Spots are limited. Register in advance
Learn to play Floorball: just like hockey, but without the skates! Learn the basics of floorball – from passing, running, ball control and more.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.