Frank M. Pignataro Recreation Center
East Rockaway, New York 11518-0189
(516) 341-0996
Hours of Operation
7:30AM – 3:00PM
Nancy Landerer | Recreation Leader
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Payment Options
May be made using the link above. Please select “Recreation Fees” before clicking “next.” Add your name and your (child’s name) in parentheses … then select the program you’re paying for; the amount due will autopopulate.
Note: online payments are subjected to a 3% processing fee. By state municipal law, the village may only collect 100% of payments due. Additional processing charges are borne by those making the payment.
MAIL-IN PAYMENTS:Accepted by check or money order only. Please make checks payable to “East Rockaway Recreation” and mail to: East Rockaway Recreation 376 Atlantic Avenue East Rockaway, NY 11518
LOCK BOX PAYMENTS:Accepted by check or money order only. Please make checks payable to “East Rockaway Recreation” and deliver to the Lock Box at: East Rockaway Recreation Complex 17 John Street East Rockaway, NY 11518
REFUNDS POLICY:A full or partial refund will be issued for any cancelled program by the East Rockaway Recreation Department. Refunds due to illness or injury will be reviewed and must be accompanied by a doctor’s note. Returned checks will incur a $35.00 administrative fee. Unfortunately, no refunds will be issued if participation is cancelled within 48 hours of program start.
About the Frank M. Pignataro Recreation Center
The Frank M. Pignataro Recreation Center is named in memory of East Rockaway’s legendary Recreation Director who served our community in that capacity from 1992 to 2004.
Frank was a beloved member of the East Rockaway community. A cherished husband, father of six, and grandfather of eleven, he also created the P.A.L.S. program for special needs adults, initiated our local flag football program, assisted with implementation of the East Rockaway Little League, CYO and Recreation Basketball programs during his tenure. Mr. Pignataro also implemented many joint programs between the PAL, CYO and East Rockaway Recreation as he worked each day side by side the East Rockaway and St. Raymond’s Schools. Frank was a dedicated and admired American military veteran and community leader. He was president of the St Raymond’s School Board in addition to a member of Knights of Columbus and honorary member of East Rockaway Fire Department Hose Co. #1.
In Frank also served golden aged East Rockaway neighbors as Village Senior Center director, a position he held until his untimely passing in 2016, where he organized activities, trips, and many of the programs that helped re-shape the East Rockaway Senior Program.