New Yorkers for Parks and WNBA Host B-Ball Free for All

New Yorkers for Parks and the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) will host "B-Ball Free for All" to provide free basketball clinics and exercise programs for children and families to highlight the vital role City parks and recreation centers play in keeping New Yorkers healthy. "B-Ball Free for All" will take place at the Brownsville Recreation Center in Brooklyn and is open to the public.

Team members from the WNBA's New York Liberty and volunteers from the community will help boys and girls ages 7-13 take part in a basketball clinic, where they can learn skills and do drills. Parents and other family members are invited to take part in basketball-inspired exercise routines. The Liberty will also bring some of the excitement of Madison Square Garden to Brownsville with their Groove Truck. The Grove Truck is a mobile center that gives visitors the opportunity to participate in skill competitions, free throw and 3-point shooting contests to win prizes.

New Yorkers for Parks is a not-for-profit organization that champions quality parks for all New Yorkers in all neighborhoods. With "B-Ball Free for All," New Yorkers for Parks will highlight the critical role parks and recreation centers play in communities. The Department of Parks & Recreation oversees more than 30 year-round recreation centers, which provide affordable recreation options and help promote healthy lifestyles.

When: Wednesday, July 6, 2011
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Where: Brownsville Recreation Center, 1555 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Cost: Free. Registration required. Visit www.ny4p.org or call Ella Tabaskyat 212.838.9410, ext. 310 to register. Note basketball clinics and family-friendly competitions will be for kids ages 7-13 and their families.