New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Subtitle AA - STATE COMMISSION OF CORRECTION
Chapter III - Minimum Standards and Regulations for Management of Specialized Secure Juvenile Detention Facilities for Older Youth
Part 7328 - EXERCISE, RECREATION AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES
Section 7328.2 - Exercise, recreation and leisure activities

(a) Each facility shall provide each youth with at least two hours of exercise, recreation and leisure activities per day, to include one hour devoted to large muscle exercise.

(b) Each facility shall provide an opportunity for youth to have a minimum forty-five (45) minutes of exercise, recreation and leisure activities outdoors per day, except during inclement weather when exercise, recreation and leisure activities may be held indoors.

(c) The determination to cancel outdoor exercise, recreation and leisure activities due to inclement weather shall be based upon factors related to the safety, security and operational stability of the facility, or the health of the youth including, but not limited to, weather conditions that impair visibility, precipitation, and accumulation of snow or ice. Such determination shall be made by the director, or designee, which will be recorded in writing, and shall state the specific facts and reasons underlying the determination.

(d) The director shall designate a qualified staff member or members to plan and coordinate all exercise, recreation and leisure activity programs.

(e) Each facility shall maintain a schedule for exercise, recreation and leisure activities.