BeFitNYC Fitness : New York City Department of Parks & Recreation : NYC Parks

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Please note: Some programs require advance registration and/or recreation center membership. Always call the contact number provided before attending a program.

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Gymnasium

Sunday: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Monday: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.,12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.,10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

St. Mary’s Recreation Center, 450 Saint Ann's Avenue, Bronx

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Start Date: September 3, 2012
End Date: June 21, 2013
Age:Adult / Senior

The gym is open for adults and seniors for basketball, volleyball, floor exercises and many more sports and fitness activities. The staff will supply equipment for your favorite sport or exercise activity.

Gymnasium schedule subject to availability.

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Hip-Hop Dance Class

Tuesday: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Thursday: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

PEP for Seniors , 1525 Unionport Road Apt. #ME, Bronx

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Age:Senior

Join PEP's Hip Hop Dance Class! It's FREE! Come to the PEP office every Tuesday from 11am-12pm and every Thursday from 2pm-3pm. Our volunteer Ashanti will get you moving around in no time! This class is suitable for beginners. Open to anyone 55+

Phone: 718-409-1619
E-mail: NTambini@bethabe.org
Cost: Free

PEP for Seniors

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Indoor Street Hockey

Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

St. James Recreation Center, 2530 Jerome Avenue, Bronx

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Age:Child

The indoor street hockey program is open to children ages 6-13.

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Karate

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Hunts Point Recreation Center, 765 Manida Street, Bronx

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Age:Child / Teen

This Japanese martial art focuses on striking techniques as a form of self-defense. A deeply ethical fighting tradition, it incorporates philosophical and physical elements.

This program is open to participants ages 4 and older. Children may begin at any point throughout the year, but must be registered with the instructor.

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Learn To Swim / Swim Team Practice

Monday: 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

St. Mary’s Recreation Center, 450 Saint Ann's Avenue, Bronx

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Age:Preschool / Child / Teen / Adult

The Learn to Swim program offers free swim lessons for toddlers (1½-5), children (6-17), and adults (18+) of all ages at our indoor pools. Parks offers two 10-week sessions and one 9-week session of swim instruction during the indoor pool season.

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Learn to Swim is only for registered participants. The pool is closed to the public during this time.

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Learn to Play Basketball

Tuesday: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

West Bronx CYO, 1527 Jesup Avenue, Bronx

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Age:Child

Children ages 8-12 learn basic fundamentals and skills of basketball, including team work, strategy, shooting, dribbling and leadership.

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Learn to Play Soccer

Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

West Bronx CYO, 1527 Jesup Avenue, Bronx

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Start Date: April 1, 2013
End Date: June 30, 2013
Age:Child / Teen

Children ages 6-14 take part in youth soccer, learning skills and the rules of the game. Skills learned include teamwork, and social, physical, and emotional readiness for the game.

Visit the center or call Victor Cambell at 718 293-5934 for more information or to register.

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Line Dance

Thursday: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Riverdale Senior Services , 2600 Netherland Ave, Bronx

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Age:Senior

Join us for an energizing dance class every week. Becoming a member of the senior center is easy and free! Call us to find out how.

Phone: 718-884-5900

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Martial Arts

Monday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

St. James Recreation Center, 2530 Jerome Avenue, Bronx

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Age:Child / Teen / Adult

Children, youth and adults learn self-defense techniques which stress hand and foot combat in this mixed martial arts class.

Instructor: Joe Steed

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Please note: Programs with this symbol () are not managed by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. While Parks does its best to maintain accuracy in search results, users are strongly advised to call or email the program organizers directly for up-to-date information.

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You may use any of Parks' recreational spaces, except tennis courts, without a permit. However, if a permit holder arrives with a valid permit in hand, you must vacate the field or court. An individual must have a season permit or single-play ticket to use Parks' tennis courts.

Organized play (leagues) requires a permit. Click here for an application and more information about permits.

Facility Type: Baseball and Softball Fields

174 St. Playground

E. 174 AND BRONX RIVER AVENUE (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 4

174th St Playground

E 174 ST, BRONX RIVER AVE (Bronx)|

174th St Plgd

E 174 ST, BRONX RIVER AVE (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Exercise Equipment

174th Street Playground

E 174 ST. & BRONX RIVER AVE. (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Basketball Courts

227st Playground

E 227 ST/BRONX RIVER PARKWAY (Bronx)|

52 Playground

KELLY ST. & AVE. ST. JOHN (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Basketball Courts

Abigail Adams Playground

TINTON AVE. & E 156 ST. (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Basketball Courts

Abigail Playground

TINTON AVENUE, E. 156 ST. (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 2

Abigail Playground

TINTON AVE, E 156 ST (Bronx)|

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Team and league sports provide a great opportunity to get fit, socialize, and have fun. Some leagues are casual, while others are more competitive. Email or call the leagues below to find out more about your local team and its players.

7th Day Adventist League

Borough: Bronx
Age: Adult
Type: Baseball/Softball
Phone: (917) 562 – 9584 | Email

ADW SPORTS

Boroughs:Bronx, Bronx, Bronx
Age: Youth/Adult
Type: Baseball/Softball, Basketball/Netball, Football
COED FOOTBALL / COED SOFTBALL/ COED BASKETBALL
Phone: 646 228 3058 | Email

American Youth Table Tennis Organization

Boroughs:Bronx
Age: Youth
Type: table tennis
During after school and weekend hours, we offer urban school students an opportunity to learn the exciting, dynamic and strategic sport of table tennis.