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A. McCoy Rec Center (AMRC)

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A. McCoy Rec Center (AMRC)
Gymnasium
Multi-Purpose Room
Computer Lab
Arts & Crafts Room
Kitchenette (12' x 28')
Performance Stage
Buttonwood Park Football Field: Between Diamond 1 & 2


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Facility Information

181 Hillman St. (Bldg #8)
New Bedford, MA 02740
Contact: (508) 961.3015 (ext 67449)  

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General Information

Please Note: All rentals must be booked
30-days in advance. Rentals require a
current membership at the rec center.
Additional requirements may include:
a certificate of insurance, a custodian,
a police detail and CORI verification.


FACILITY OVERVIEW


The Andrea McCoy Recreation Center is a premier venue designed to accommodate a variety of functions and events for all in the community. We have multiple options to meet your rental needs. We can provide meeting and conference space with rooms for 25-75 people to our full-size gymnasium and stage capable of handling over 150 people. We offer a  sound system for both the Gymnasium & Multi-Purpose room, Free Wi-Fi throughout the building and Free Parking across the street from our main entrance for 80+ cars. The McCoy Rec Center is fully ADA compliant and can accommodate the following:

  • Live Music & Entertainment
  • Kids Group Events
  • Paint Nights
  • Anniversaries
  • Presentations
  • Banquets
  • Birthday Parties
  • Team Competitions
  • Graduations
  • Sports Clinics
  • Team Practices
  • Group Fitness
  • Educational Programs
  • Meetings
  • Community Events
  • Award Ceremonies
  • Dances
  • Training Sessions












FACILITY HIGHLIGHTS


    

The gymnasium offers a full-size basketball court (50’x 84’) and provides 6-basketball hoops with 4-adjustable height rims and courtside bleachers on both sides. The gym is also lined for 1-full size volleyball court with Eleven22 portable volleyball stands which included a referee side and a Porter competition net and antennas. In addition to basketball and volleyball, 2-full size pickleball courts are lined with 2-OnCourt Offcourt Deluxe Nets on wheels for quick setup. The space is also great for group fitness & activities like yoga, zumba, karate, cheerleading, line-dancing and dodgeball to name a few. A sound system with 2-wireless microphones is available along with a digital scoreboard. Courtside bleachers are provided on both sides and can seat 150+ spectators.



The Performance Stage (20’x30’) is an excellent space to host a live band or dj while the crowd dances on the gym floor. 




The Multi-Purpose Room (39’x63’) is an excellent space to host a meeting, training, birthday party, music lessons, trading card game, paint nights and more. The room is also great for group fitness & youth activities that need space. A sound system is available along with tables & chairs.




Surf the internet or play online games (10-computers), 



Paint, draw, make crafts or play board games (19’ x 24’)




Host a small meeting (12’ x 28’) or keep your food chilled.





Reservations & Activities

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Program Event Teams Date Time
Beginner Pickleball Clinic Beginner PIckleball Clinic Thursday March 28, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Greater New Bedford Elementary School Winter Basketball League Elementary School Winter Basketball League Thursday March 28, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Greater New Bedford Elementary School Winter Basketball League Elementary School Winter Basketball League Thursday March 28, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Mass Audubon Presents-Youth Climate Leadership Program Earth Eve Parade Prep Friday March 29, 2024 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Chair Yoga at Andrea McCoy Rec Center Chair Yoga Monday April 1, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mass Audubon Presents-Youth Climate Leadership Program Earth Eve Parade Prep Monday April 1, 2024 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Greater New Bedford Middle School, Winter Basketball League Middle School Winter Basketball League Monday April 1, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Greater New Bedford Middle School, Winter Basketball League Middle School Winter Basketball League Monday April 1, 2024 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
private event Tuesday April 2, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
American Kenpo Karate (April.) American Kenpo Karate- All Levels Tuesday April 2, 2024 05:30 PM - 06:15 PM
Greater New Bedford Elementary School Winter Basketball League Elementary School Winter Basketball League Tuesday April 2, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Greater New Bedford Elementary School Winter Basketball League Elementary School Winter Basketball League Tuesday April 2, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Private Event Wednesday April 3, 2024 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
NB PRB Youth Chess Club Play Chess Wednesday April 3, 2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
NB PRB Youth Chess Club Learn to play Chess Wednesday April 3, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Greater New Bedford Middle School, Winter Basketball League Middle School Winter Basketball League Wednesday April 3, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Greater New Bedford Middle School, Winter Basketball League Middle School Winter Basketball League Wednesday April 3, 2024 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Beginner Pickleball Clinic Beginner PIckleball Clinic Thursday April 4, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Mass Audubon Presents-Youth Climate Leadership Program Earth Eve Parade Prep Thursday April 4, 2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Greater New Bedford Elementary School Winter Basketball League Elementary School Winter Basketball League Thursday April 4, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Greater New Bedford Elementary School Winter Basketball League Elementary School Winter Basketball League Thursday April 4, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Unavailable Unavailable Friday April 5, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Mass Audubon Presents-Youth Climate Leadership Program Earth Eve Parade Prep Saturday April 6, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
private event Sunday April 7, 2024 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
private event Sunday April 7, 2024 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Chair Yoga at Andrea McCoy Rec Center Chair Yoga Monday April 8, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Greater New Bedford Middle School, Winter Basketball League Middle School Winter Basketball League Monday April 8, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Greater New Bedford Middle School, Winter Basketball League Middle School Winter Basketball League Monday April 8, 2024 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
private event Tuesday April 9, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
American Kenpo Karate (April.) American Kenpo Karate- All Levels Tuesday April 9, 2024 05:30 PM - 06:15 PM
Greater New Bedford Elementary School Winter Basketball League Elementary School Winter Basketball League Tuesday April 9, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Greater New Bedford Elementary School Winter Basketball League Elementary School Winter Basketball League Tuesday April 9, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Private Event Wednesday April 10, 2024 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Mass Audubon Presents-Youth Climate Leadership Program April 2024 Meeting Wednesday April 10, 2024 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Mass Audubon Presents-Youth Climate Leadership Program Earth Eve Parade Prep Wednesday April 10, 2024 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Greater New Bedford Middle School, Winter Basketball League Middle School Winter Basketball League Wednesday April 10, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
NB PRB Youth Chess Club Play Chess Wednesday April 10, 2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
NB PRB Youth Chess Club Learn to play Chess Wednesday April 10, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Greater New Bedford Middle School, Winter Basketball League Middle School Winter Basketball League Wednesday April 10, 2024 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Beginner Pickleball Clinic Beginner PIckleball Clinic Thursday April 11, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Greater New Bedford Elementary School Winter Basketball League Elementary School Winter Basketball League Thursday April 11, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Greater New Bedford Elementary School Winter Basketball League Elementary School Winter Basketball League Thursday April 11, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Private Meeting Thursday April 11, 2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Unavailable Unavailable Friday April 12, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Private Event Saturday April 13, 2024 01:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Private Event Saturday April 13, 2024 01:30 PM - 05:30 PM
AMRC Basketball Training With Derek Amaral (Demo) AMRC Basketball Training Sunday April 14, 2024 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Greater New Bedford Middle School, Winter Basketball League Middle School Winter Basketball League Monday April 15, 2024 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
private event Tuesday April 16, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
American Kenpo Karate (April.) American Kenpo Karate- All Levels Tuesday April 16, 2024 05:30 PM - 06:15 PM
Greater New Bedford Elementary School Winter Basketball League Elementary School Winter Basketball League Tuesday April 16, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Greater New Bedford Elementary School Winter Basketball League Elementary School Winter Basketball League Tuesday April 16, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Private Event Wednesday April 17, 2024 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
NB PRB Youth Chess Club Play Chess Wednesday April 17, 2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
NB PRB Youth Chess Club Learn to play Chess Wednesday April 17, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Beginner Pickleball Clinic Beginner PIckleball Clinic Thursday April 18, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Greater New Bedford Elementary School Winter Basketball League Elementary School Winter Basketball League Thursday April 18, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Greater New Bedford Elementary School Winter Basketball League Elementary School Winter Basketball League Thursday April 18, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Unavailable Unavailable Friday April 19, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
3rd Eye Spring Jam-Tj Saturday April 20, 2024 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
AMRC Basketball Training With Derek Amaral (Demo) AMRC Basketball Training Sunday April 21, 2024 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Chair Yoga at Andrea McCoy Rec Center Chair Yoga Monday April 22, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
private event Tuesday April 23, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
American Kenpo Karate (April.) American Kenpo Karate- All Levels Tuesday April 23, 2024 05:30 PM - 06:15 PM
Greater New Bedford Elementary School Winter Basketball League Elementary School Winter Basketball League Tuesday April 23, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Greater New Bedford Elementary School Winter Basketball League Elementary School Winter Basketball League Tuesday April 23, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Private Event Wednesday April 24, 2024 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
NB PRB Youth Chess Club Play Chess Wednesday April 24, 2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
NB PRB Youth Chess Club Learn to play Chess Wednesday April 24, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Private Event Friday April 26, 2024 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Private Event Friday April 26, 2024 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Private Event Friday April 26, 2024 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Unavailable Unavailable Friday April 26, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM