Drop-in for daily fun at the Magnarelli Community Center in McChesney Park! Through the operation of neighborhood recreation centers and school-based sites, the City of Syracuse provides daily recreational opportunities for local youth from a number of city neighborhoods. Drop-In recreation is free of charge and may include a variety of fun, engaging activities and games designed to keep both the body and mind active! All activities are led by experienced recreation staff, qualified volunteers, or program partners. Drop-In recreation is open to city youth ages13 - 19 (must still be enrolled in high school). Programs and activities may Include:
- Daily Kids Cafe Hot Meal Program
- Homework Help and academic tutoring
- 4-H Club activities with Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Daily physical activity through sports, active games, fitness classes and more!
- Arts and Crafts
Space may be limited, and drop-in capacity may be reached at a site on any given day. Some programs require advanced registration. Don't miss out on any of the fun! Sign up today!
Note: Membership Notes
Hours for Drop In Recreation at Magnarelli Community Center at McChesney Park:
Monday - Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 12 to 5 p.m. // Closed for City holidays;
This Community Center, operated by the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Youth Programs, maintains a “Drop-in” Recreation Policy during its hours of operation. Except for instances that are specifically noted, the following policy applies:
• The drop-in program operates on a first-come, first serve basis. The Department is not responsible for maintaining a slot for any child on any particular date, and permits youth to arrive at and depart from the program at their own volition and at unscheduled times. Recreation staff prepares a variety of games and activities for children that are in attendance on any given day.
• The Department of Parks, Recreation, and Youth Programs is not responsible for providing care beyond basic supervision, nor is it responsible for monitoring attendance, arrival, or departure. Any records maintained (ie. participant information forms) are done so for basic safety, security and for evaluative purposes
• There may be occasions when a child wishes to attend the program and we have met our MAXIMUM NUMBER FOR THE DAY. In this case, attendance will not be possible for the child. As such, under no circumstances, should a parent substitute attendance at this program for regularly scheduled childcare.
• AGE REQUIREMENT: Children must be at least 7 years of age to participate in drop-in programming at this center. “Drop-in” activities are designed for children 7 years of age and older, and may not be appropriate for younger children.
***Please note that, for planning purposes, special events and/or field trips may require advanced registration and parental permission. Advanced notification will be given in such instances***
Health and Wellness
Please Note:
-Please do not send your child to Parks and Rec programs if they are feeling ill.
-Program may be cancelled due to weather (ie: snow storm, wind chill), or health-related circumstances. Cancellations will be posted on the Facebook page of "Syracuse Parks and Rec" and at Syracuse.Recdesk.com
Please note: If the Syracuse City School District cancels school due to weather-related conditions, the After School program at Parks will also be cancelled.
