This sporting goods giant has stores all over the city, so you can pop in and scoop up everything you need for an active summer. Everything you could possibly need is here, from that perfect pair of Nikes to cleats for your budding [more...]

We love the staff at both JackRabbit's shops, where you'll find a great assortment of athletic gear–swimsuits, running shoes, bike shorts, and yoga mats are all available. The knowledgeable employees are happy to help, and aim to [more...]

This chain of sporting goods stores has spots in Manhattan and Queens, and while you won't find anything ground-breaking or exceptional customer service, they have a big selection and good sales. Racks of professional sports [more...]

Hardcore athletes, wanna-bes, and everyone in between–including several of us–head to this Union Square sporting goods store for clothing, gear, and accessories. Under Armour leggings, Marmot jackets, and Asics sneakers beckon [more...]

Situated at the edge of Roy Wilkins Park, this Queens family center offers something for everyone, young and old. Tennis, indoor and outdoor basketball courts and a handball courts, baseball and cricket fields, an indoor pool, and a [more...]

This Bronx rec center offers a cornucopia of classes for all ages and skill levels, including aerobics, Karate/Tae Kwon Do, and of course, swimming. Kids can participate in classes just for them; ballet, mambo, hip-hop, and soccer are [more...]

This Upper East Side sports complex boasts Manhattan's only 50-meter Olympic standard swimming pool. Drop -in day rates are $25 for adults and $8 for kids. Drop-in not available weekdays between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. A swimming membership [more...]

Skate around and under the globe on the ice here, where the World's Fair was held in 1964. Days and hours vary, so call for more information.

Admission: $5-8

New York City Building, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park; [more...]

With the holidays approaching, this Midtown skate spot gets super crowded at night and on weekends. After New Year's, however, the place is yours. Snacks and hot drinks are available, or you can head to the Rock Center Cafe for a more [more...]

This indoor skating rink ensures that you can skate without freezing your little tush off. The enormous rink also offers adult and youth hockey, skating lessons, figure skating, groups and camps. There are plenty of snacks available at [more...]

A giant swimming pool in the summer, this uptown rink provides plenty of space for twirling skaters. Snacks are available here, as are hot and cold drinks, and there are vending machines inside for those craving m&m's or pretzels. [more...]

Skaters at Wollman rink can carve figure-eights surrounded by sky-scraping building's and Central Park's beautiful landscape. The snack bar here sells the standard food items–hot dogs, nachos, etc–in addition to hot and cold drinks. [more...]

The beautiful Pond at Bryant Park gives New Yorkers a chance to skate on the 170' x 100' rink, surrounded by the the annual Holiday Shops and the rest of the parks amenities. The Pond Snack Shop offers quick snacks–pizza, hot dogs, [more...]

An unlikely location for a sports dive, this Christopher St bar is definitely for Cheeseheads. Here, you'll find Packers fans, dingy couches, five schlocky TV's, and of course, cheap beer. A tabletop Ms. Pac-Man provides halftime [more...]

This loud bar and restaurant gives manly men a chance to shout at the TV and scarf down chicken wings. The food is English, with offerings like Fish and Chips, Shepherd's Pie, and Bangers and Mash, though those seeking something more [more...]

Though this wee pub serves no food, they do supply menus from local joints like Atomic Wings, Paul's Burger, and Lombardi's Pizza. Fans gather to watch their team(s) on the bar's 7 plasma TV's and drink a nice selection of American [more...]

Chelsea Piers is one of the best spots in New York to feel like a kid, and AMF Chelsea Piers Bowl is no exception. Open Sun-Thur 9am - 2am, Fri & Sat 9am - 4am, the bowling alley features 40 sleek lanes, complete with automatic [more...]

For a trendy game head to Bowlmor Lanes, where a 20-spot will get you two games, shoes, and a drink. The 44-lane spot is open Sun 10am-1am, Mon 10am-4am, Tues-Wed 10am-1am, Thurs 10am-2am, Fri-Sat 10am-4am. They charge $5.95 per person [more...]

Mosholu

This is a nine-hole course, but there are double tees so you can play a full round. (2.5 hours)

$35 (9 holes)
3545 Jerome Ave between Bainbridge Ave and East 233rd St, Bronx; 718-655-9164; Take the 4 to Woodlawn.

Silver Lake Golf Course

For this Staten Island course you'll need just 3 hours, but they'll be gorgeous green ones.

$56 (18 holes)
915 Victory Blvd between Clove Rd and Forest Ave, Staten Island; 718-447-5686; From [more...]