Central Park, 17 blocks from The Roger Smith, offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including ball fields, tennis courts, rowboat rentals, horseback riding, and miles of trails for hiking, biking, running, and in-line skating. Rockefeller Center's skating rink, three blocks west, opens in winter, as does Central Park's Wollman Rink. A health club across the street provides a discount to hotel guests. Other Midtown athletic clubs offer swimming, racquet sports, and exercise classes.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.