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Asarese-Matters Community Center

50 Rees St, Buffalo, NY 14213

Eligibility
Children and youth, ages 6-18 years. Service Area: City of Buffalo.
Hours
School Year: Monday-Friday, 2pm-10pm. Summer: Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm. Cooling Center schedule for week of Jun 23rd, 2025: Monday - Wednesday, 7am-3pm.
(716) 886-1040
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Main Phone

(716) 851-5553
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Main Phone

Application process
Walk in or call.
Fees
Free; fees for PAL Leagues.
A community center on the West Side of Buffalo that provides after school programming for youth ages 8-18. Offers board games, pool and ping pong tables, computer and internet access, books, a gym, and snacks. Recreation programs include sports programs, gym and game room activities, as well as field trips, arts and crafts, and other special events available through a partnership with Buffalo PAL (Police Athletic League). Serves as a Cooling Center during times of excessive heat and as a Warming Center during times of excessive cold. Always call ahead to make sure a Cooling or Warming Center is open before going there.
Last assured
05/22/2020
Providing organization
Buffalo City - Division of Parks & Recreation