SPORTS&ACTIVITIES
BEST BATTING CAGE
THE CAGE
62-40 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village
(718) 366-2122 – www.thecagenyc.com
If you’re looking for a spot where you can
work to start batting a thousand on the field,
The Cage in Middle Village is the place to be.
The Cage is equipped with fully turfed indoor
practice facility which has into 8 individual
batting cages for private, group or team
training, a new and improved infield area to
practice fielding skills and all of the pitching
equipment you could need to keep your arm
in shape. Come in and train with seasoned
professionals, some of which have played on
a major league team, who live and breathe
baseball.
BEST BICYCLE SHOP
BRICKWELL CYCLING & MULTISPORTS
3 Northern Blvd., Great Neck
(516) 482 1193 – www.brickwell.com
Brickwell Cycling and Multisports is a fullservice
cyclery shop offering a wide inventory
of bikes, apparel and accessories, plus repairs.
BEST BOWLING ALLEY
WHITESTONE LANES
30-05 Whitestone Expy, Flushing
(718) 353-6300 – www.whitestonelanes.net
Strike! Bowling is a timeless sport that can be
enjoyed on several occasions, including dates,
birthday parties, or with a group. Since 1960,
customers have chosen Whitestone Lanes for
the perfect bowling experience. It includes
an old-school, 48-lane bowling alley with a
pro shop, party space, and food services —
everything you could ask for in your bowling
experience and more.
BEST BOXING GYM
BUTCH’S BOXING & MMA
203-18 35th Ave, Bayside
646-421-9749
At Butch’s Boxing & MMA in Bayside, there
are lots of heavy bags and speed bags, a
professional boxing ring and a wide variety
of training equipment. Trainers use the old
school boxing mentality of hard work and
prides itself on bullyproof training to teach
your child step by step how to verbally diffuse
the bully using worksheets & role playing.
Their kids classes help build patience,
perseverance, dedication and confidence
through Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Kick-
Boxing, Jeet Kune Do, Wrestling, Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ, Karate & Tae-Kwan do.
BEST CAMP
ALL MY CHILDREN SUMMER CAMPS
(718) 658-1563 –
www.allmychildrendaycare.com
The All My Children Summer Camp Program
offers a very exciting and wonderful summer
experience. Water play is very much a part of
the program, and we have water sprinklers set
up for the younger children while the older
children can take advantage of the Olympicsized
swimming pool. We prepare picnics
and barbecues on-site. We plan various arts
and crafts activities, and sports/games to
enhance children’s educational development.
We provide a healthy and nutritious breakfast,
lunch, and snacks. To make your commute
easier, we offer door to door transportation.
Summer at All My Children Daycare and
Preschool is truly fun in the sun!
BEST CHILDREN’S
DANCE SCHOOL
THE DANCE PROJECT
150-47 Willets Point Blvd, Whitestone
(718) 353-2450 – www.
danceprojectofwhitestone.com
For over 30 years the Dance Project
of Whitestone has proudly served the
Whitestone, welcoming students with a warm
and nurturing environment that lends itself
to a positive dance experience. In addition to
teaching students about dance vocabulary,
dance history, and dance icons, the Dance
Project also creates fun events to foster
these aspects of learning. Events range from
group trips into the city to see plays to movie
nights at the studio. The Dance Project offers
tap, jazz, ballet, modern, hip-hop, pointe,
acrobatics, musical theater and more classes
for students as young as two years old.
BEST CHILDREN’S
GYMNASTICS GYM
BOUNCE U
MULTIPLE QUEENS LOCATIONS
(718) 747-5867 – www.ckokickboxing.com
BounceU is the best kids birthday party place
on the planet. We have larger-than-life bounce
house arenas filled with huge inflatables,
slides, games and more! Our party packages
fit a range of party sizes, so birthday kids can
bring all their friends. At most party places,
your group has to share the place with the rest
of the crowd. Not at BounceU! Get your own
bouncy house arenas and your own private
party room. Every birthday kid is special, so
we help you tailor the party to fit them! Your
party package includes your personalized picks
for kid-friendly food, drinks, party favors and
more.
BEST CHILDREN’S
PARTY PLACE
BLUE BALLOON
2255 31st St, Astoria
(718) 766-8058 – www.blueballoonparties.com
Blue Balloon is a professional, family-owned
and operated entertainment company offering
a wide range of party and entertainment
services including children’s character
impersonations, clowns, princesses,
magicians, magic shows, face painting and
airbrushing, party concessions, rentals and
more. Their parties cater to children (both
boys and girls) in addition to events such
as: corporate events, fundraisers, weddings,
family reunions, baptism, birthday parties,
children’s birthday parties, christenings,
communions, upsherin, private and public
events, block parties, day care parties, purim
celebrations, Applebee’s parties and more!”
BEST DANCE SCHOOL
FOR ADULTS
THE DANCE PROJECT
150-47 Willets Point Blvd, Whitestone
718-353-2450 – www.
danceprojectofwhitestone.com
For over 30 years the Dance Project
of Whitestone has proudly served the
Whitestone, welcoming students with a warm
and nurturing environment that lends itself
to a positive dance experience. In addition to
teaching students about dance vocabulary,
dance history, and dance icons, the Dance
Project also creates fun events to foster
these aspects of learning. Events range from
group trips into the city to see plays to movie
nights at the studio. The Dance Project offers
tap, jazz, ballet, modern, hip-hop, pointe,
acrobatics, musical theater and more classes
for students as young as two years old.
BEST GOLF COURSE
DOUGLASTON PARK GOLF COURSE
6320 Marathon Pkwy, Douglaston
718-224-6566
Douglaston Golf Course, formerly North
Hills Country Club, became a municipal
course in the early 60’s. It is the most popular
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course and the second busiest course in New
York City. The course offers a country club
experience at a fraction of the cost. The old
clubhouse was completely redesigned in 2004
and includes a lavish catering facility. Also,
in 2004, the golf course underwent a major
renovation by acclaimed architect Stephen
Kay.
BEST MARTIAL ARTS
ULTIMATE CHAMPIONS TAE KWON DO
141-20 Northern Blvd, Flushing
(718) 886-5425 – www.championstkd.com
Established in 1988, Ultimate Champions Tae
Kwon Do has been teaching respect, discipline,
confidence, and self defense to all ages 3 and
up. They specialize in both traditional and
sport Tae Kwon Do and are the home of many
state, national, and world champions. The
team also offer yoga and kickboxing classes
for adults and an after-school program for
children.
BEST PARK
FLUSHING MEADOWS-CORONA PARK
Flushing
(718) 760-6565 – www.nycgovparks.org/
parks/flushing-meadows-corona-park
The site of two 20th century World’s Fairs
attended by millions of people, Flushing
Meadows Corona Park continues to draw
and delight visitors. As the largest park in
Queens, it offers plenty of space for whatever
your recreational desires may be–baseball,
soccer, tennis, cricket, et cetera. Lots more
too, including a stunning recreation complex,
a zoo, an art museum, a botanical garden,
a science museum, and a baseball stadium.
Explore one of the park’s six playgrounds, take
a stroll along the Flushing Bay Promenade,
or launch your model airplane. Flushing
Meadows Corona Park has room for all your
active pursuits!
BEST POOL HALL
CUE BAR
45-18 Bell Blvd, Bayside
(718) 631-2646 – www.cuebarbayside.com
Cuebar has been a constant go-to place to
shoot some pool. The venue is a combination
of elegance, style, and fun, lauded for its sleek
design, hip scene and warm service. If you
want to be a part of a pool team, the bar hosts
several leagues each week with cash prizes for
winners.
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