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Summer Pickleball Registration Now Open

York Parks and Rec. Adult Programming

The York Parks and Recreation Department offers numerous indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities year around for adults. We are dedicated to providing experiences the whole community can enjoy. Be sure to visit our Special Events page to check out all of our adult special events and the Center for Active Living page for Age 50+ program offerings. 

Program Punch Cards

A punch card must be purchased to participate in our pickleball, basketball, and volleyball programs. We offer three different punch card options to best fit your availability and interest. 

Current and Upcoming Adult Programs

Pickleball - Outdoors

2024 Pickleball Outdoor Schedule

Pickleball can be played by all levels of players at the same time, so you should not feel intimidated if you are a beginner. We offer both staffed sessions, as well as pick-up options. Each session will have equipment available for your use, however those who have become hooked have preferred to purchase their own paddles.

Punch cards are not valid for indoor pickleball at the Kittery Community Center during the winter months. They are valid for indoor play at York Middle School. 

REGISTRATION: Drop In with Punch Card
STARTS:                   June 17th
ENDS:                        TBA, based on weather
PUNCH CARD:      5 Punch: $20.00 / 20 Punch: $80.00 / Full Season Pass: $200.00
LOCATION:            York High School Courts Upper Courts, closest to Track
SCHEDULE:           Mondays: 3:00pm-5:00pm - Beginner/Novice Levels & Beginner Lessons
                                     Tuesdays: 8:00am-11:00am – Open Play All Levels
                                     Wednesdays: 5:30pm-8:00pm – Intermediate & Up Round Robins
                                     Thursdays: 8:00am-11:00am – Open Play All Levels
                                     Fridays: 8:00am-11:00am – Open Play All Levels

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Pickleball - Indoor

2024 Pickleball Indoor Schedule

Pickleball can be played by all levels of players at the same time, so you should not feel intimidated if you are a beginner. We offer both staffed sessions, as well as pick-up options. Each session will have equipment available for your use, however those who have become hooked have preferred to purchase their own paddles.

Punch cards are not valid for indoor pickleball at the Kittery Community Center during the winter months. They are valid for indoor play at York Middle School. 

REGISTRATION: Drop In with Punch Card
STARTS:                   May 5th
ENDS:                        TBA, based on weather
PUNCH CARD:      5 Punch: $20.00 / 20 Punch: $80.00 / Full Season Pass: $200.00
LOCATION:            York Middle School 
SCHEDULE:           Sundays - 3:00pm-6:00pm

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Indoor Volleyball

Volleyball - Sundays and Wednesdays

Teams will be chosen each session. Pickup games will be played at the York Middle School. Play emphasizes fun with a competitive edge. Players must be 18 years of age or older to participate. Wednesdays are limited to 30 players per night. Schedule subject to change due to York Middle School sports schedule.

STARTS:            Ongoing
COST:                 Punch Card: $20.00 for 5 / $80.00 for 20
                             $200.00 for season pass - Good for 1 year from date of purchase.
LOCATION:       York Middle School Gym
DAYS/TIME:     Sundays - Open Volleyball for All Ability Levels - 8:00am-11:00am
                             Wednesdays: Intermediate/Advanced - Previous Experience Necessary. Limited to 30 players. 7:15pm-9:15pm

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Basketball - Indoor

Basketball – Age 18+

The York Parks and Recreation Department offers an opportunity for adults to gather for pickup basketball. Teams will be chosen nightly. The schedule for open gym nights is shown below and players pay by purchasing punch cards. This program runs year round with differing winter and summer schedules.

REGISTRATION:  Drop In with Punch Card
PUNCH CARD:      5 Punch: $20.00 / 20 Punch: $80.00 / Full Season Pass: $200.00
SCHEDULE:           Tuesdays & Thursdays
LOCATION:            York Middle School Gym
TIME:                       8:00pm-10:00pm (Time subject to change during school basketball season.)

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Zumba with Marianela @ Long Sands Beach

ZUMBA with Marianela @ Long Sands Beach

Join the “ZUMBA® with Marianela” frenzy and enjoy a fun and effective workout. Dance, burn calories, and reap multiple benefits for your body and mind. Marianela Ramirez is from Bucaramanga, Colombia and has loved dance since the age of 4. Her life changed forever when she discovered ZUMBA and was trained as a ZUMBA instructor and inspired by its founder and her mentor Beto Perez, in May 2006. She has won several awards as a fitness instructor and has been featured in numerous television, radio, and newspaper stories. Celebrate life, doing Zumba with Marianela at Long Sands Beach by digging our toes in the sand as we unleash our hips, smile, and dance!! All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family and make it a beach day. Rain or shine. Please meet 1 hour prior to each class in front of the Bathhouse.

REGISTRATION:   Must Pre-Register
DAYS/DATES:        Sunday June 9th - 4:00pm
                                   Sunday July 7th - 4:00pm
                                   Sunday August 4th - 4:00pm
                                   Sunday September 1st - 3:00pm
COST:                      $20.00 Per Class
LOCATION:            Long Sands Beach – In front of the Bathhouse

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High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) with Amanda

HIIT - High Intensity Interval Training at Long Sands Beach

Join us on the beach at 6:00am for some High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)! This program is designed to give you a full body workout at each class! Get your beach body on the beach! Amanda has been training in a variety of health and fitness classes for years. Her passion is to help people reach their fitness goals and improve their quality of life. Class will meet at the bathhouse but will use the length of the beach for its workout. Two, 4-week sessions are available. Classes will meet three times a week.

Please bring your own yoga mat, hand weights, towel, and water.

INSTRUCTOR:       Amanda Gunter
REGISTRATION:  Ongoing
DATES:                    Session 1: June 3rd-June 28th
                                   Session 2: July 15th-August 9th
COST:                       $90.00 Resident/ $100.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:            Long Sands Beach in front of the Bathhouse
DAYS:                      Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
TIME:                      6:00am-7:00am

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Yoga - Unlimited Outdoor Gentle Yoga with A Welcome Haven

Unlimited Outdoor Gentle Yoga with A Welcome Haven

Our adult meditative, gentle yoga classes will move at a steady pace, slowly cycling through a series of stretches, breath practices and poses. Though one can expect a few standing poses, as well as balance exercises, we'll spend most of the class on our mats. While the intensity may be lower, the focus and commitment are high. This class is appropriate for all levels and ages of practitioners. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and wear loose-fitting clothing to allow for easy movement.  

INSTRUCTOR:      Maria Lovo 500 RYT
REGISTRATION:  Ongoing
STARTS:                  Monday, July 1st

ENDS:                      Friday, September 27th
COST:                      $185.00
LOCATION:           Moulton Park
DAYS:                      Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
TIME:                      8:30am-9:30am

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Yoga - @ Short Sands with Andy Ferragamo

Yoga at Short Sands Beach - Andy Ferragamo 

Our class includes yoga postures (asanasencompassing full body stretching, flexibility and balance movements. This class is designed for all ages and is of benefit to deconditioned participants as well as to athletes. It can be a class to get you back in contact with your body or alleviate soreness and tightness from your athletic/sports pursuits or routine activities. No experience is necessary. This will not be a boring, “Am I done yet??” class. Try it, you will like it! Please bring water, a mat and/or large beach towel. We will use yoga blocks and yoga straps (which are provided) to enhance your practice.

INSTRUCTOR:       Andy Ferragamo
REGISTRATION:  Ongoing through July 10th – Must Pre-Register
DATES:                    July 11th – August 29th
COST:                       $125.00 Resident / $135.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:            Short Sands Beach
DAYS:                      Thursdays
TIME:                      7:00am-8:00am

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Yoga on York - Harbor Beach

Yoga on York Beach Yoga - Harbor Beach

Aaaahhhh Summer on the Seacoast of Maine!!!! Come enjoy an athletic, all levels vinyasa yoga class with Yoga On York on Maine’s beautiful Harbor Beach. This class is both vigorous and calming. Breathing deeply, moving mindfully…. the soothing sounds of the ocean waves, the poignant smells of salt air, the gentle morning sun (or not), the occasional nibble of a gnat (or not), the sounds of nature, and the visit from a random dog while you are in down dog all make this beach yoga bliss. At Yoga On York’s Beach Yoga classes you will be clearly guided with verbal queues to bring your attention to healthy body alignment. Various options of the poses are instructed to accommodate all levels of experience. Time to mindfully stretch and strengthen your body, moving to the flow of your deep breathing and the sound of the ocean does wonders for health and wellness!

You should be able to get up & down from the ground with ease to attend this class.

REGISTRATION:   Visit YogaonYork.com for pricing information and to register
STARTS:                   May 26th
ENDS:                       September 8th
DATES:                    May 26th / June 9th & 23rd / July 7th & 21st
                                   August 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th / September 1st, 2nd & 8th
LOCATION:            Harbor Beach
DAY:                         Sundays
TIME:                       7:00am-8:00am
                                   Sunset Class from 7:00pm-8:00pm - June 21st, July 5th and August 23rd ONLY

Already a member at Yoga on York? You can use your class card for any of the Sunday beach classes.
Rain cancellations, for those who register for the session, can be made up at any Yoga on York studio yoga class that week.

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Yoga on York - Mt. Agamenticus

Yoga on York @ Mt. Agamenticus

Come enjoy an athletic, all levels vinyasa yoga class with Yoga on York on the top of Mount Agamenticus. Mount Agamenticus is known for its unique trail system and rich natural resources. State, local, and non-profit landowners are working together to balance protection of these lands for wildlife habitat and water quality while providing opportunities for safe and sustainable recreation. At Yoga on York’s Mount Agamenticus classes you will be clearly guided with verbal queues to bring your attention to healthy body alignment. Various options of the poses are instructed to accommodate all levels of experience. Time to mindfully stretch and strengthen your body, moving to the flow of your deep breathing and the sound of nature and beautiful views for health and wellness!

You should be able to get up & down from the ground with ease to attend this class.

REGISTRATION:   Visit YogaonYork.com for pricing information and to register
STARTS:                  June 2nd
ENDS:                      July 28th
DATES:                    June 2nd, June 16th, June 30th, July 14th, July 28th
LOCATION:            Mt. Agamenticus summit (by the overlook, by the picnic table)
DAY:                        Sundays
TIME:                      7:00am-8:00am (7:00am if you’d like to hike to the top before class)

Are you up early and ready to get the day going? Join Yoga on York Staff at 7:00am and hike (Blueberry Bluff) to the summit for yoga class.

Already a member at Yoga on York? You can use your class card for any of the Sunday beach classes.

Rain cancellations, for those who register for the session, can be made up at any Yoga on York studio yoga class that week.

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Yoga - Family Friendly, Community Yoga at Goodrich Park - All Ages

Family Friendly, Community Yoga at Goodrich Park - All Ages

Join Maria Lovo for a morning of fun and playful yoga for the whole family! She’ll focus on strengthening growing bodies and focusing busy minds. Each class will include breathing, stretching, pose practice, and engaging activities that are enjoyable for all ages. She’ll feature adaptive exercises and sensory stimulation making this class accessible to every ability and experience level. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and wear loose-fitting clothing to allow for easy movement.

INSTRUCTOR:      Maria Lovo 500 RYT
REGISTRATION:  Ongoing
STARTS:                  July 6th
ENDS:                      September 14th
COST:                       $10.00 Per-Person Per Class or $20.00 for Family of 3 or more Per Class
LOCATION:           Goodrich Park, 200 US Rte. 1 York
DAY:                        Saturdays
TIME:                      9:00am-10:00am

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Summer Softball @ Village Elementary School Field

Info Coming Soon!

Dance with Rhonda

Dance with Rhonda! 

Get ready to groove! Introducing Dance with Rhonda! An exhilarating experience for all dance enthusiasts, regardless of skill level, age, athletic ability. Join us in embracing the joy of movement, improving fitness, and relishing the vibrant energy of various music genres. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking to have fun and stay active, this is your chance to dance through the summer and live a healthier, happier life. Let's move and groove together!

REGISTRATION:  Ongoing
STARTS:                  July 10th
ENDS:                      August 14th
COST:                      $50.00 Resident / $60.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:            TBD - Instructor will contact participants prior to 1st class
DAYS:                      Wednesdays
TIME:                      10:00am-11:00am

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Jacki's Dance Aerobics

Jacki’s Dance Aerobics

Jacki Sorensen’s Aerobic Dance is a nationally recognized program of “Serious Fitness Fun” that has stood the test of time. Created for the non-dancer, participants are motivated by a variety of music and fun easy to follow choreography. Each hour-long class begins with a warm-up and a strength training segment followed by the creative aerobic dance routines. A cool down completes the balanced and effective workout. Everyone feels comfortable participating at their own level. If you have any questions about whether this class is right for you, please try a class on us. We’re sure you will want to join in!

REGISTRATION:  Ongoing
STARTS:                  April 8th
ENDS:                      June 13th
COST:                      $100.00 Resident / $110.00 Non-Resident
                                  $150.00 for both, morning, and evening sessions
                                  $10.00 Senior Discount
LOCATION:           York Beach Fire Department
DAYS/TIMES:      Morning Session: Mon/Wed: 8:00am–9:00am
                                 Evening Session: Tues/Thurs: 5:15pm–6:15pm

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Pickup Soccer @ Bog Rd.

Soccer Games - Co-Ed Pick Up - Ages 18+

The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the Bog Road soc­cer field on Sunday mornings from 9:00am to 12:00pm. This is an informal program that is free and open to both men and women. This program has been extremely successful from the start, and we expect it to be just as popular this year. There is no registration fee or pre-registration require­ment. Simply go to the field and enjoy a couple of hours of informal scrim­maging. The program will start on Sunday, June 9th. Have fun!

STARTS:        June 9th
ENDS:            Late fall
COST:            FREE
LOCATION: Bog Road Upper Field
DAYS:            Sundays
TIME:            9:00am-12:00pm

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