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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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Adapted Swim
Friday: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Metropolitan Recreation Center, 261 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn
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Age:Adult / Senior
The adapted swim program is open for swimmers with disabilities. Please call the center for more information.
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OutlookAdapted Swim
Friday: 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
St. Mary’s Recreation Center, 450 Saint Ann's Avenue, Bronx
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Age:Everyone
The swimming pool is reserved for adapted swim. To participate, please call the center to register.
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Adult Lap Swim
Monday: 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
St. John’s Recreation Center, 1251 Prospect Place, Brooklyn
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Age:Adult / Senior
The swimming pool is open for adult recreational swim.
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Adult Lap Swim
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Monday: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Metropolitan Recreation Center, 261 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn
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Age:Adult / Senior
The swimming pool is open for adult lap swimming.
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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.-9:30 a.m.,11:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m.,6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,11:15 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.,6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.,5:00 p.m.-6:00 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.,9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, 1 Clarkson Street, Manhattan
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Start Date: May 19, 2013
End Date: June 22, 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: 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.-11:00 a.m.,2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Asser Levy Recreation Center, 392 Asser Levy Place, Manhattan
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Start Date: June 16, 2013
End Date: June 22, 2013
Age:Adult / Senior
For members ages 18 years and over.
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Adult Swim
Monday: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Thursday: 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.,11:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, 1 Clarkson Street, Manhattan
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Start Date: May 19, 2013
End Date: June 22, 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 Swim
Monday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Thursday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 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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Age:Adult / Senior
The swimming pool is open for adult and senior swim.
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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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Adult and Senior Swim
Monday: 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, 177th Street & Baisley Boulevard, Queens
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Age:Adult / Senior
Open swim for adults and seniors.
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Aqua Aerobics
Monday: 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Friday: 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.,6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, 177th Street & Baisley Boulevard, Queens
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Age:Adult / Senior
Fun, low impact exercise class in the water! For adults and seniors.
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Aqua Exercise
Monday: 1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.,2:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
Wednesday: 1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.,2:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m.,8:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
Friday: 2:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
Broadway YMCA , 651 Broadway, 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: 718-981-4933
Cost: Free for members, non-members $99/8 weeks
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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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Aqua Jog
Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA , 1121 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn
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Age:Adult
A unique exercise class that takes place in the water, utlilizing floatation devices to allow "jogging" in deep water. No swimming experience required, but participants should be comfortable being in deep water.
Cost: free for members, non-members $95/8 weeks
Please check the center for cost and schedule.
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Aqua Zumba
Monday: 6:15 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
North Brooklyn YMCA , 570 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn
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Age:Adult
Integrating the Zumba formula and philosophy with traditional aqua fitness disciplines. The class blends it all together into a safe, challenging, water-based workout that's cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and most of all, exhilarating beyond belief.
Phone: 718-277-1600
Cost: Free for members, non-members $85/8 weeks
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Aqua Zumba
Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA , 1121 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn
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Age:Adult
ZUMBA is a fusion of Latin and international music, utilizing dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness program. The routines feature aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.
Cost: free for members, non-members $95/8 weeks
Please check the center for cost and schedule.
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Aquatic Boot Camp
Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA , 1121 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn
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Age:Adult
An exercise class that takes place in the water and challenges your entire body.
Cost: free for members, non-members $95/8 weeks
Please check the center for cost and schedule.
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Aquatic Exercise
Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA , 1121 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn
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Age:Adult
An instructional class of aerobic movements performed in the water, to improve body conditioning, cardiovascular fitness, and flexibility.
Cost: free for members, non-members $95/8 weeks
Please check the center for cost and schedule.
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Beginning Adult Arthritis Exercise Class
Monday: 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Tuesday: 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Wednesday: 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Thursday: 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Vanderbilt YMCA , 224 East 47th St, Manhattan
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Age:Senior
This class takes joints and muscles through a full range of motion workout in the pool.
Phone: 212-912-2500
Cost: Members $80/8 weeks, non-members $240/8 weeks
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Children and Youth Swim
Tuesday: 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
St. Mary’s Recreation Center, 450 Saint Ann's Avenue, Bronx
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Age:Child / Teen
Children and youth are invited to enjoy the swimming pool.
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Family Swim
Sunday: 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Monday: 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Friday: 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Metropolitan Recreation Center, 261 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn
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Age:Everyone
The swimming pool is open for families to exercise or use the pool for recreational swimming.
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Family Swim
Tuesday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Friday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
St. Mary’s Recreation Center, 450 Saint Ann's Avenue, Bronx
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Age:Everyone
The swimming pool is open for families to exercise or use the pool for recreational swimming.
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General Adult Swim
Monday: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.,1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.,1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.,1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.,1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.,1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
St. John’s Recreation Center, 1251 Prospect Place, Brooklyn
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Age:Adult / Senior
The swimming pool is open for adults to exercise or use the pool for recreational swimming.
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General Family Swim
Friday: 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 2:30 p.m.-3:25 p.m.
St. John’s Recreation Center, 1251 Prospect Place, Brooklyn
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Age:Everyone
The swimming pool is open for families to exercise or use the pool for recreational swimming.
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General Swim
Sunday: 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Monday: 11:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m.,4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.,10:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m.,4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.,10:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m.,4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Asser Levy Recreation Center, 392 Asser Levy Place, Manhattan
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Start Date: June 16, 2013
End Date: June 22, 2013
Age:Everyone
The pool is available for all members. Swim, play or just relax enjoying the water. The deep and shallow end of the pool is divided to accommodate all swim levels.
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General Swim
Monday: 12:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Wednesday: 12:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Thursday: 12:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Friday: 12:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Saturday: 10:15 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, 232 West 60th Street, Manhattan
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Start Date: June 17, 2013
End Date: June 22, 2013
Age:Everyone
The swimming pool is open for recreational swim. Families are welcome!
The first week is FREE at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center! Membership is not required to use the pool through Saturday, June 22. Beginning Monday, June 24, the pool schedule may change.
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General Youth Swim
Tuesday: 3:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Thursday: 3:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Friday: 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
St. John’s Recreation Center, 1251 Prospect Place, Brooklyn
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Age:Child
Children are invited to enjoy the swimming pool.
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General and Family Swim
Sunday: 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Monday: 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.,2:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Wednesday: 2:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Thursday: 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.,2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Friday: 2:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.,6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Chelsea Recreation Center, 430 West 25th Street, Manhattan
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Start Date: March 3, 2013
Age:Everyone
The swimming pool is open for general and family swim.
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Ladies' Swim
Monday: 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Metropolitan Recreation Center, 261 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn
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Age:Adult / Senior
The pool is open just for ladies to exercise or enjoy a recreational swim.
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Lap Swim
Sunday: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
Monday: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.,9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,1:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.,6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.,9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.,6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.,9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
Chelsea Recreation Center, 430 West 25th Street, Manhattan
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Start Date: April 6, 2013
Age:Adult / Senior
The swimming pool is open for lap swim.
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Lap Swim
Monday: 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,2:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, 232 West 60th Street, Manhattan
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Start Date: June 17, 2013
End Date: June 22, 2013
Age:Everyone
The swimming pool is open for lap swim.
The first week is FREE at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center! Membership is not required to use the pool through Saturday, June 22. Beginning Monday, June 24, the pool schedule may change.
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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.
More Information about Learn to Swim and How to Register
Learn to Swim is only for registered participants. The pool is closed to the public during this time.
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Learn to Swim
Community Center at Stuyvesant High School , 345 Chambers St. , Manhattan
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Age:Everyone
Register at the Community Center or call 646-210-4292 Visit www.ccshs.org for program information and class times.
Phone: 646-210-4292
Phone 2: 646-210-4292
Community Center at Stuyvesant High School
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Learn to Swim
Hansborough Recreation Center, 35 West 134th Street, Manhattan
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Age:Child / Teen
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.
More Information about Learn to Swim and How to Register
Learn to Swim is only for registered participants. This program will resume Fall 2013.
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Learn to Swim
Tuesday: 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, 177th Street & Baisley Boulevard, Queens
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Age:Child / Teen / Adult / Senior
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.
More Information about Learn to Swim and How to Register
Learn to Swim is only for registered participants.
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Learn to Swim
Monday: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
St. John’s Recreation Center, 1251 Prospect Place, Brooklyn
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Age:Everyone
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.
More Information about Learn to Swim and How to Register
Learn to Swim is only for registered participants.
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Learn to Swim (Spring 2013)
Monday: 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 4:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
Wednesday: 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 4:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Pool & Rink, 125-40 Roosevelt Ave, Queens
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Age:Everyone
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.
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Learn to Swim - Adults
Saturday: 1:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
St. John’s Recreation Center, 1251 Prospect Place, Brooklyn
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Age:Adult / Senior
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.
More Information about Learn to Swim and How to Register
Learn to Swim is only for registered participants.
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Learn to Swim - Level 1
Saturday: 12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m.
St. John’s Recreation Center, 1251 Prospect Place, Brooklyn
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Age:
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.
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Learn to Swim - Level 2
Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
St. John’s Recreation Center, 1251 Prospect Place, Brooklyn
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Age:
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.
More Information about Learn to Swim and How to Register
Learn to Swim is only for registered participants.
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Learn to Swim - Tots
Saturday: 1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
St. John’s Recreation Center, 1251 Prospect Place, Brooklyn
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Age:Preschool
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.
More Information about Learn to Swim and How to Register
Learn to Swim is only for registered participants.
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Learn to Swim Adults and Seniors
Saturday: 1:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, 177th Street & Baisley Boulevard, Queens
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Age:Adult / Senior
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.
More Information about Learn to Swim and How to Register
Learn to Swim is only for registered participants.
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Learn to Swim Level 1
Saturday: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, 177th Street & Baisley Boulevard, Queens
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Age:
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.
More Information about Learn to Swim and How to Register
Learn to Swim is only for registered participants.
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Learn to Swim Level 2
Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, 177th Street & Baisley Boulevard, Queens
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Age:
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.
More Information about Learn to Swim and How to Register
Learn to Swim is only for registered participants.
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Learn to Swim Tots
Saturday: 12:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, 177th Street & Baisley Boulevard, Queens
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Age:Preschool
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.
More Information about Learn to Swim and How to Register
Learn to Swim is only for registered participants.
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Learn to Swim/Swim Team
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, 177th Street & Baisley Boulevard, Queens
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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.
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Lifeguard Training School
Monday: 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.,7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.,7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.,7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Thursday: 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.,7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday: 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.,7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Chelsea Recreation Center, 430 West 25th Street, Manhattan
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Start Date: April 6, 2013
End Date: July 13, 2013
Age:Teen / Adult
Pre-registration is required. For more information, please call (212) 397-3157.
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Member Open Swim
Monday: 6:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m.,8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.,10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.,1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.,2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.,5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.,6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.,8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.,9:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.,9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.,11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m.,8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.,10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.,1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.,2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.,5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.,6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.,7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.,9:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.,9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.,11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m.,8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.,10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.,1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.,2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.,6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.,8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.,9:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.,9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.,7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.,11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m.,8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.,10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.,1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.,2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.,5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.,6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.,7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.,9:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.,9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.,11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m.,8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.,10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.,1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.,2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.,8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.,9:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.,9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.,11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.,2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.,5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.,6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.,9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,3:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.,7:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m.,11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.,1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.,2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.,5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.,6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.,8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.,9:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.,9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Pool & Rink, 125-40 Roosevelt Ave, Queens
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Start Date: June 24, 2013
End Date: June 30, 2013
Age:Everyone
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Mommy & Me
Monday: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Pool & Rink, 125-40 Roosevelt Ave, Queens
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Age:Everyone
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Pool Maintenance
Monday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Friday: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Asser Levy Recreation Center, 392 Asser Levy Place, Manhattan
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Start Date: June 16, 2013
End Date: June 22, 2013
Age:Everyone
Pool closed for maintenance
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Renewal: A Water Exercise Program for Women with Cancer
Thursday: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
JCC Manhattan , 334 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan
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Age:Adult / Senior
These free classes are for those recovering from cancer and are co-sponsored by The Comprehensive Breast Center at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospitals and The JCC in Manhattan. To register for all programs, please call JoAnn Fox Weingarten, 212-523-7275.
Phone: 212-523-7275
Cost: Free
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Senior Aerobics
Monday: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Friday: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Pool & Rink, 125-40 Roosevelt Ave, Queens
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Age:Senior
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Senior General Swim
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Asser Levy Recreation Center, 392 Asser Levy Place, Manhattan
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Start Date: April 16, 2013
End Date: June 22, 2013
Age:Senior
General swim for senior members.
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Senior Lap Swim
Monday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Asser Levy Recreation Center, 392 Asser Levy Place, Manhattan
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Start Date: June 16, 2013
End Date: June 22, 2013
Age:Senior
Lap swim for senior members.
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Senior Outdoor Adventure Spring and Summer Series
Friday: 11:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
St. Mary’s Recreation Center, 450 Saint Ann's Avenue, Bronx
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Start Date: May 17, 2013
End Date: August 30, 2013
Age:Senior
Seniors meet once a month to explore a new park, learn a new recipe, fellowship with other members.
Some adventures have additional cost not covered by Parks. Contact Michele.Griffin@parks.nyc.gov for additional information and registration.
Adventures at Union Square Park; June 14, 2013
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Senior Swim
Sunday: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Monday: 10:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, 1 Clarkson Street, Manhattan
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Start Date: May 19, 2013
End Date: June 22, 2013
Age:Senior
The swimming pool is open for senior members to exercise or use the pool for recreational swimming.
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Senior Swim
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
St. Mary’s Recreation Center, 450 Saint Ann's Avenue, Bronx
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Age:Senior
Seniors are welcome to enjoy the indoor pool for exercise or recreational swim.
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Senior Water Aerobics
Monday: 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
St. John’s Recreation Center, 1251 Prospect Place, Brooklyn
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Age:Senior
Especially for seniors, this aerobics class in the swimming pool is low impact. It gets your heart pumping without as much stress on your body!
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Senior Water Aerobics
Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Friday: 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Chelsea Recreation Center, 430 West 25th Street, Manhattan
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Start Date: June 25, 2013
End Date: September 3, 2013
Age:Senior
The perfect combination of gentle, yet effective aerobic exercise, muscle toning, strengthening, stretching, and posture improving exercises make this the perfect workout for people over 50.
Open to members. No instructor provided.
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Senior and Adult Water Aerobics
Monday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Recreation Center 54, 348 East 54th Street, Manhattan
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Age:Adult / Senior
A combination of gentle, yet effective aerobic exercises that tone, strengthen and stretch muscles, and improve posture. A perfect workout for persons over 50 and for persons with injuries or physical limitations.
Instructor: Boris Shpitalskiy
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Sprint to the Finish Triathlon
St. Mary’s Recreation Center, 450 Saint Ann's Avenue, Bronx
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Start Date: June 22, 2013
End Date: June 22, 2013
Age:Adult
Join St.Mary's second annual Sprint to the Finish Triathlon. Swim, bike and run to win prizes and bragging rights.
Pre-registration is required. Email Shawn.James@parks.nyc.gov for additional information and to register.
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St. Mary's Junior Marlins Swim Team
Tuesday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Friday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
St. Mary’s Recreation Center, 450 Saint Ann's Avenue, Bronx
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Age:Teen
Youth ages 14 to 17 are invited to participate in this weekly program where intermediate and advanced youth swimmers gather to perfect and hone their swimming skills and technique. Participants must be intermediate or advanced swimmers.
For more information, please call Angel Gerena at (718) 402-5155, Monday through Friday, from 2:00pm - 10:00pm, or by email at Angel.Gerena@parks.nyc.gov.
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Swim Team Practice
Monday: 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Thursday: 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
St. John’s Recreation Center, 1251 Prospect Place, Brooklyn
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The pool is reserved for swim team practice.
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Swim for Life
Monday: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Thursday: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
St. John’s Recreation Center, 1251 Prospect Place, Brooklyn
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Age:Child
Swim for Life is a water safety program offered to New York City's public school second graders. For more information, visit the Swim for Life webpage.
The pool is closed to the public during this time.
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Synchronized Swimming
Tuesday: 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Thursday: 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, 177th Street & Baisley Boulevard, Queens
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Age:Adult / Senior
Practice this fun, low-impact art. For adults and seniors.
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T.O.W.-Terrified of the Water
Monday: 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Vanderbilt YMCA , 224 East 47th St, Manhattan
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Age:Everyone
Overcome your fear of water & learn how to swim with underwater or deep water activities.
Phone: 212-912-2500
Cost: Members $105/8 weeks, non-members $190/8 weeks
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Teen Swim
Tuesday: 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
St. John’s Recreation Center, 1251 Prospect Place, Brooklyn
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The swimming pool is open especially for teens to exercise or use the pool for recreational swimming.
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Women with Girls' Swim
Sunday: 2:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
Metropolitan Recreation Center, 261 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn
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The swimming pool is open for women and girls.
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Youth Adapted Swim
Friday: 4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, 177th Street & Baisley Boulevard, Queens
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Age:Child / Teen
An adapted swim program for kids and teens with disabilities.
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Youth Swim
Monday: 4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
Wednesday: 4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, 177th Street & Baisley Boulevard, Queens
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Age:Child / Teen
Open recreational swim for kids and teens.
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Youth/Family Swim
Sunday: 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Monday: 2:30 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Tuesday: 2:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 2:30 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Thursday: 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, 1 Clarkson Street, Manhattan
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Start Date: May 19, 2013
End Date: June 22, 2013
Age:Everyone
The swimming pool is open for families and teens to exercise or use the pool for recreational swimming.
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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.
Abe Lincoln
5TH AVENUE & E. 135TH STREET (Manhattan) | 
Facility Type: Pools
Phone: (212) 491-1714
Type: Mini Size: 40' x 20' x 3'
Asser Levy
ASSER LEVY PLACE AND E. 23RD STREET (Manhattan) |
Facility Type: Pools
Phone: (212) 447-2020
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Type: Intermediate Size: 120' x 45' x 4'
Type: Wading Size: 41.67' x 25' x 1.5' Type: Intermediate Size: 66' x 26' x 8'
Asser Levy Recreation Center
ASSER LEVY PLACE (Manhattan) |
Cross Streets: East 23rd Street & FDR Drive
Facility Type: Recreation Centers
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Facilities related to Swimming/Aquatics: Pool (Indoor), Pool (Outdoor)
Astoria
19TH STREET AND 23RD DRIVE (Queens) |
Facility Type: Pools
Phone: (718) 626-8620 Type: Olympic Size: 330' x 165' x 4'
Betsy Head
BOYLAND, LIVONIA AND DUMONT AVENUES (Brooklyn) |
Facility Type: Pools
Phone: (718) 257-1635/6 Type: Olympic Size: 330' x 165' x 4.25
Brighton Beach & Coney Island and Coney Island Boardwalk
ON ATLANTIC OCEAN, FROM W. 37TH STREET TO CORBIN PLACE (Brooklyn) |
Facility Type: Beaches
Phone: (718) 946-1350There are beach mats available at Brighton 2nd Street and at Stillwell Avenue.
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Bronx River Playground
E. 174TH STREET & BRONX RIVER AVENUE (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Pools
Phone: (718) 378-1597
Type: Mini Size: 40' x 20' x 3'
Brooklyn Bridge Park
BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK PIER 2 (Brooklyn) |
Facility Type: Pools
Type: Mini Size: 50' x 30' x 3.5'
Brownsville
LINDEN AND MOTHER GASTON BLVDS. AND CHRISTOPHER AVENUE (Brooklyn) |
Facility Type: Pools
Phone: (718) 485-4633 Type: Intermediate Size: 75' x 30' x 8'
Brownsville Recreation Center
1555 LINDEN BOULEVARD (Brooklyn) |
Cross Streets: Mother Gaston and Christopher streets
Facility Type: Recreation Centers
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Facilities related to Swimming/Aquatics: Pool (Indoor)
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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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