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BEST BICYCLE SHOP
ROY’S SHEEPSHEAD CYCLE
2679 Coney Island Ave Brooklyn
(718) 648-1440 www.roysbikes.com
Whether you’re new to riding a bicycle or need
to repair your mountain bike, the staff at Roy’s
Sheepshead Cycle are here to help you with all your
cycling needs. Since 1931, Roy’s Sheepshead Cycle
has supported an ever growing number of cycling
enthusiasts who are eager to ride wherever the
wind takes them. The shop carries brands from a
specialized Riprock Coaster 12 with a set of training
wheels for children to a Cannondale Mavaro NEO
City built to enjoy the open road. Roy’s staff is
always available to answer any questions you may
have about its bikes and are on hand to repair your
bike on the spot!
BEST BOWLING ALLEY
MELODY LANES NY
461 37th St Brooklyn
(718) 832-2695 www.melodylanesny.com
Grab your bowling shoes, it’s time to get that strike
at Melody Lanes! This Sunset Park staple has 26
lanes that provide the perfect space to roll a few
frames with friends and family. Whether you are
rolling a perfect game or just trying to pick up your
spares, everyone is welcome at Melody Lanes. The
lanes offer opportunities to join bowling leagues
for those looking to make new friends or new
memories with old friends. The snack counter and
bar is equipped with delicious snacks and drinks to
help fuel you up while you play. Be sure to stop by
one night for a round of glow bowling!
BEST BOXING GYM
JUKEBOX
491 5th Ave Brooklyn
(347) 916-1111 www.jukeboxnyc.com
Your workout doesn’t need to be boring. If you’re
longing for a full body work out that’s exhilarating,
blood-pumping and unlike any other, look no
further than Jukebox. At home in Park Slope, this
boxing and training facility focuses on community,
unity, and ferocity. Jukers — as its patrons are
affectionately called — know they’re in good hands
at this one-of-a-kind facility where they know
they can get the ultimate full body work out with
a potential burn rate of 13 calories a minute each
time. It’s unlike any other cardio out there — and
Jukebox is as unique and exciting as they come!
BEST CAMP
MILL BASIN DAY CAMP
5945 Strickland Ave Brooklyn
(718) 251-6200 www.millbasindaycamp.com
Camp is essential in helping with their personal
growth and social development. Mill Basin
Day Camp is where friendships are forged and
memories are made. Not only are your kids safe
and looked after at Mill Basin Day Camp, but
they are also engaging in fun activities that build
character and community amongst the campers.
This camp is an affordable option, so it won’t drain
your bank account, without sacrificing the quality
and fun times that your kid will remember for years
to come. By the end of their summer at Mill Basin
Day Camp, your kids will be looking forward to
when they can attend next summer!
BEST CHILDREN’S
DANCE SCHOOL
ELIZABETH’S DANCE IMAGE
5509 Ave N Brooklyn
(718) 444-8456
If you’re looking to enroll your child in an awesome
dance class, your first call needs to be to Elizabeth’s
Dance Image. For over 30 years, Brooklynites
have trusted the team at Elizabeth’s Dance Image
to teach their children their first dance steps. The
studio offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz and hip
hop (plus gymnastics and martial arts) so there is
something for every kid to enjoy. Children as young
as 14 months old are eligible to sign up for classes
at Elizabeth’s Dance Image, so you can set your
child up early for dance classes. Be sure to check
out the latest classes that the studio is offering!
BEST CHILDREN’S
GYMNASTICS GYM
AVIATOR SPORTS AND EVENTS CENTER
3159 Flatbush Ave Brooklyn
(718) 758-7500 www.aviatorsports.com
Aviator Sports and Events Center has been
Brooklyn’s premier family entertainment
destination since 2006. While it’s great for entire
families and offers a great amount of activities, its
children’s gymnastic gym is the borough’s best. The
goal of the Aviator Gymnastics Center is to provide
outstanding and comprehensive programming
that is as unique and diverse as the community it
serves. The Aviator Sports and Events gymnastics
programs feature professional coaches with a wide
variety of backgrounds and experience. Let your
child’s inner gymnast come out at Aviator Sports!
BEST CHILDREN’S
PARTY PLACE
MAX ADVENTURES
2378 Flatbush Ave Brooklyn
(718) 676-9577 www.maxadventuresny.com
Max Adventures is the place where the BEST
birthday parties happen. Max Adventures’
birthday party venue is one of the largest private
party places in NYC. It is unlike any other kids’
party place or entertainment venue. Max’s 1,000
square foot private party room can accommodate
a large number of children and adults. Each childs
birthday party includes unlimited access to our
open play area which guarantees MAX-imum
entertainment for kids of all ages. Every Max
Adventures kids birthday party is supervised,
energetic, exciting, and 100% Private! All it takes
is one step into this play place to discover its WOW
factor. Max Adventures has so many cool and
unique attractions, your child is sure to have a
birthday party they’ll never forget!
BEST DANCE SCHOOL
FOR ADULTS
ELIZABETH’S DANCE IMAGE
5509 Ave N Brooklyn
(718) 444-8456
Dance classes aren’t just for kids! At Elizabeth’s
Dance Image, it doesn’t matter how old you are,
they are ready for you to come by and dance!
The studio offers classes for people of all ages,
so you will not be the odd one out in a room full
of dancers. You can take your pick of ballet, tap,
jazz or hip hop classes to take, so there is bound
to be a class that you will enjoy. The highly skilled
instructors are there to help you every step of the
way and their professionalism is on point. Ask the
team about taking the leap and signing up for a
dance class!
BEST GOLF COURSE
DYKER BEACH GOLF COURSE
1030 86th St & 7th Ave Brooklyn
(718) 836-9722 www.dykerbeachgc.com
Searching for a place to meet and network with
other Brooklyn golfers? Look no further than
Dyker Beach Golf Course. This golf club offers a
convenient practice green and exceptional dining
facilities that make it easy for you to connect
with other golfers before or after your game,
encouraging a sense of camaraderie among regulars
and first-timers alike. This 6,438-yard par 72
course was originally designed by Tom Bendelow in
1897, then redesigned by Jon Van Kleek in 1935. A
slice of waterside history, Dyker Beach continues to
offer a challenging and enjoyable course to this day,
making it the ideal place for friendly competition
on the green!
BEST ICE SKATING RINK
AVIATOR SPORTS AND EVENTS CENTER
3159 Flatbush Ave Brooklyn
(718) 758-7500 www.aviatorsports.com
Aviator Sports and Events Center has been
Brooklyn’s premier family entertainment
destination since 2006. While it’s great for entire
families and offers a great amount of activities, its
ice skating rink is the best in King’s County. Aviator
is the home to two NHL-sized indoor ice rinks —the
only facility to boast this incredible feature. It is
the only indoor ice skating rink in NYC open yearround
where you can skate any day rain or shine!
Public ice skating is available 365 days a year, so
take the family out on the ice this weekend!
BEST MARTIAL ARTS
CHAMPIONS MARTIAL ARTS
571-420-3463
www.championstkd.com
Champions Martial Arts has been recognized as
one of the top Taekwondo organizations around.
Its proven network of highly skilled masters
and instructors aid in providing the best for its
students. Its strength in unity also helps to not only
provide the best instruction but work together to
do great community work including holding events
for St. Judes Children’s Hospital. All schools are
individually owned and operated. Its locations
unify in Taekwondo to participate in tournaments
nationally and internationally. Champions Martial
Arts participates in demonstrations in the tri-state
area providing a fun filled demonstration with
flying kicks, flashing nunchakus, bos, and kamas.
You can expect to see board breaking, balloon
popping, brick and cement power breaks along with
flashy fire breaks as well. The team has performed
for most major league sports teams as well as large
organizations.
BEST PARK (TIE)
OWL’S HEAD PARK
Colonial Rd & 68 St & Shore Rd Brooklyn
(212) 639-9675 www.nycgovparks.org
If you love long walks by the water in the summer
and amazing sledding in the winter, Owl’s Head
Park in Bay Ridge is the place to go. Perfect
for adults and kids alike, Owl’s Head Park has
several places that are great for exploring. The
spacious park has gorgeous hills that are perfect
for picnicking in the warm weather and fantastic
for sledding when the snow starts to fall. For the
activity-driven individuals, the park has basketball
courts, a spray pool, a skate park and playground
area for the youngsters. Plus, your four legged
friends can burn some energy in the 150-foot long
by 40-foot wide dog run!
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