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Found 95 facilities, 56 programs, and 1 league for Swimming/Aquatics
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Swimming/Aquatics
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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Adapted Swim Program
Friday: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Asser Levy Recreation Center, 392 Asser Levy Place, Manhattan
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Start Date: April 7, 2013
End Date: June 15, 2013
Age:Adult / Senior
An aquatic exercise and swim instruction program for people with disabilities, designed to improve range of motion, flexibility, mobility, muscle tone, coordination, focus and strength.
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OutlookAdult Lap Swim
Sunday: 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.,2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Monday: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.,1:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m.,6:30 p.m.-9:20 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.,1:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m.,6:30 p.m.-9:20 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.,1:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m.,6:30 p.m.-9:20 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.,1:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m.,7:00 p.m.-9:20 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.,1:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,6:30 p.m.-9:20 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.,2:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Asser Levy Recreation Center, 392 Asser Levy Place, Manhattan
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Start Date: April 7, 2013
End Date: June 15, 2013
Age:Adult / Senior
For members ages 18 years and over.
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Adult Lap Swim
Sunday: 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.,3:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Monday: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,1:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m.,4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.,7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.,12:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m.,6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,11:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m.,7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.,4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,12:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m.,7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,11:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.,5:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
Saturday: 3:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, 1 Clarkson Street, Manhattan
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Start Date: March 16, 2013
End Date: May 25, 2013
Age:Adult / Senior
The swimming pool is open for adult lap swimming. Adults ages 18 and older swim laps in one of three lanes: slow, medium or fast. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of a manager for a youth in the Parks Swim Team or Lifeguard Training Program.
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Adult Lap Swim
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Monday: 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.,1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.,5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.,1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.,5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.,4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Metropolitan Pool Recreation Center, 261 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn
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Adult Swim
Monday: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Thursday: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Friday: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
St. Mary’s Recreation Center, 450 Saint Ann's Avenue, Bronx
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Adult Swim
Monday: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Thursday: 12:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, 1 Clarkson Street, Manhattan
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Start Date: March 18, 2013
End Date: May 23, 2013
Age:Adult / Senior
Adult Swim hours are for the leisurely swimmer. There are two lanes available for swimming laps, with one for stretching, exercising and wading in the water. Laps are not required during this time.
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Adult Water Exercise Class
Monday: 7:00 a.m.-7:50 a.m.,6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:00 a.m.-6:50 p.m.,7:00 a.m.-7:50 a.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m.-7:50 a.m.,6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 a.m.-7:50 a.m.,6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m.-7:50 a.m.,6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m.-7:50 a.m.
Vanderbilt YMCA 
, 224 East 47th St, Manhattan
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Age:Adult
Adults of all ages and physical fitness levels are welcome!
Phone: 212-912-2500
Cost: Free for members, non-members $105/8 classes
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Aqua Aerobics
Wednesday: 6:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
Friday: 6:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
Al Oerter Recreation Center, 131-40 Fowler Avenue, Queens
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Start Date: April 29, 2013
End Date: June 15, 2013
Age:Adult
Work out underwater at the Aquatic Center.
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Aqua Exercise
Sunday: 8:45 a.m.-9:45 a.m.
Monday: 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Thursday: 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
South Shore YMCA , 3939 Richmond Ave, Staten Island
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Age:Teen / Adult
An instructional class of aerobic movements performed in the water, to improve body conditioning, cardiovascular fitness, and flexibility.
Phone: 718-227-3200
Cost: Free for members, non-members $99/8 weeks
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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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Swimming/Aquatics
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.
Van Cortlandt
W. 242ND ST. AND BROADWAY (Bronx) | 
Facility Type: Pools
Phone: (718) 548-2415
Type: Wading Size: 48' x 48' x 1' Type: Intermediate Size: 164' x 104' x 3.6'
Wagner
E. 124TH STREET BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND AVENUES (Manhattan) |
Facility Type: Pools
Phone: (212) 534-4238 Type: Intermediate Size: 75' x 60' x 3.5'
Type: Wading Size: 24' x 24' x 9
West Brighton
HENDERSON AVENUE BETWEEN BROADWAY AND CHAPPEL STREETS (Staten Island) |
Facility Type: Pools
Phone: (718) 816-5019
Type: Wading Size: 24' x 24' x 1.5' Type: Intermediate Size: 75' x 60' x 3.5'
Windmuller
54TH STREET & 39TH ROAD (Queens) |
Facility Type: Pools
Phone: (718) 651-8247
Type: Mini Size: 40' x 20' x 3'
Wolfe's Pond Beach
ON RARITAN BAY AND PRINCE'S BAY, HOLTON TO CORNELIA AVENUES (Staten Island) |
Facility Type: Beaches
Phone: (718) 984-8266There are two informal ramps that can be used for wheelchair access.
Download Wolfe's Beach Rules (PDF 20KB)
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Swimming/Aquatics
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.
NYC Social Sports Club
Boroughs:Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
Age: Adult
Type: Kickball, Bowling, Dodgeball, Broomball, Team Trivia, Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Inner Tube Water Polo, Volleyball, Soccer
NYC Social has offered casually competitive co-ed leagues in and around Manhattan since 2004. With a focus on the social side of recreational leagues, it has become the city's funnest community of active adults.
We offer the following sports: kickball, flag football, volleyball, Dodgeball, mini golf, soccer, bowling, ultimate Frisbee, team trivia, Broomball, and inner tube water polo.
Phone: (212) 929.5353 | Email
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