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Aquatic sports are great for all ages. They are not taxing on the bones or joints and tend to be less injury-susceptible than other sports. You can choose from a wide variety of water activities, from intense water aerobics classes to basic, individual lap swimming. (ACSM)

Found 86 facilities, 73 programs, and 3 leagues for Swimming/Aquatics

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Beaches

Parks maintains 14 miles of beaches, all of which are open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty and in closed sections. Closed sections are marked with signs and/or red flags.

Accessible Indicates a facility with beach mats.

Water & Sun Safety: Precautions for staying safe in the ocean and on the beach this summer.
Rip Currents - Safety tips and information provided by The National Weather Service regarding the dangers of rip currents.

Orchard Beach And Promenade ON LONG ISLAND SOUND IN PELHAM BAY PARK (Bronx)(718) 885-2275

There are beach mats available in Section 5.
Download Orchard Beach Rules (PDF, 20KB)

Brighton Beach & Coney Island And Coney Island Boardwalk ON ATLANTIC OCEAN, FROM W. 37TH STREET TO CORBIN PLACE (Brooklyn)(718) 946-1350

There are beach mats available at Brighton 2nd Street and at Stillwell Avenue.
Download Brighton Beach & Coney Island Beach Rules (PDF, 20KB)

Manhattan Beach ON ATLANTIC OCEAN, ORIENTAL BLVD., FROM OCEAN AVENUE TO MACKENZIE STREET (Brooklyn)(718) 946-1373

There are beach mats available on the east side of the beach, near the picnic tables.
Download Manhattan Beach Rules (PDF, 20KB)

Rockaway Beach And Boardwalk ON ATLANTIC OCEAN, FROM BEACH 9TH STREET, FAR ROCKAWAY, TO BEACH 149TH STREET, NEPONSIT (Queens)(718) 318-4000This is a Surf Beach.

There are beach mats available at Beach 17th Street, 116th Street, and 131 Street.
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Midland Beach And Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk ON LOWER NEW YORK BAY, FROM FORT WADSWORTH TO MILLER FIELD, MIDLAND BEACH (Staten Island)(718) 987-0709

There are beach mats available at Jefferson Avenue & Father Capodanno Boulevard.
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South Beach ON LOWER NEW YORK BAY, FROM FORT WADSWORTH TO MILLER FIELD, MIDLAND BEACH (Staten Island)(718) 816-6804

There are beach mats available at Jefferson Avenue & Father Capodanno Boulevard.
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Wolfe's Pond Beach ON RARITAN BAY AND PRINCE'S BAY, HOLTON TO CORNELIA AVENUES (Staten Island)(718) 984-8266

There are two informal ramps that can be used for wheelchair access.
Download Wolfe's Beach Rules (PDF 20KB)

Pools

All 54 Parks outdoor pools have closed for the season, but the indoor pools are open year-round. Check with the individual center for the schedule.

Accessible Indicates a facility with a pool lift.

Safety & Pool Rules
Water & Sun Safety: Precautions for staying safe in the pool this summer.
Pool Rules - Rules to know before using Parks swimming pools

Bronx River Playground E. 174TH STREET & BRONX RIVER AVENUE (Bronx)(718) 378-1597 Type: Mini Size: 40' x 20' x 3'

Claremont 170TH STREET AND CLAY AVENUE (Bronx)(718) 901-4792 Type: Wading Size: 24' x 24' x 1'

Type: Intermediate Size: 75' x 60' x 3.5'

Crotona 173RD STREET AND FULTON AVENUE (Bronx)(718) 822-4440Full Location Details

Type: Olympic Size: 330' x 120' x 4'

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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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at Metropolitan Recreation Center

261 Bedford Avenue, Cross Streets: Bedford and Metropolitan avenues
Phone: (718) 599-5707

Manager: Eva Johnson

Fax: (718) 599-5745

Directions:

By Bus:
The center is easily accessible by the 61 bus, which stops one block before and one block after the center on Bedford Avenue.

By Subway: Take the L train to the Bedford Avenue station (Bedford Avenue and North 7th Street). From there, you can walk south to the center. The G train stops on Metropolitan Avenue at Union Street. The center is about seven blocks west of the G line.

Afterschool Swimming Lessons

Parks & Recreation’s tradition of free swim instruction continues with this winter / spring’s After School Learn to Swim program. Swimming lessons for children ages 6-14 will be offered at ten pools across the City.

Registration will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 30 and February 6 or from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on the registration dates listed below for each location. Space is limited for this free program and children will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis. Call (718) 760-6969 for more information.

Age: Teen / Child
Start date: Feb 8, 2010 End date: Apr 28, 2010

Monday: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.,4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.,4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Registration: Mon., Feb. 1, Wed., Feb. 3 & Sat., Jan. 30 & Feb.6

Saturday Swim Lessons

Parks & Recreation’s Winter / Spring 2010 Learn to Swim Program is free and offers classes for toddlers ages 3-5, children aged 6-14, and adults of all ages.

Registration will be held on Saturday, January 30 and Saturday, February 6 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Space is limited for this free program and children will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis. Call (718) 760-6969 for more information.

Class Schedule:
10:30 a.m.         Beginner Level 2 Class for 6 – 14 year olds
11:30 a.m.         Beginner Level 1 Class for 6 – 14 year olds
12:30 p.m.         Tots Class for 3 – 5 year olds
1:00 p.m.         Beginner Level 1 Class for Adults

Age: Adult / Teen / Child
Start date: Feb 13, 2010 End date: May 1, 2010

at St. John's Recreation Center

1251 Prospect Place, Cross Streets: Between Troy and Schenectady avenues
Phone: (718) 771-2787

Manager: Vernetta Diggs

Fax: (718) 771-2693

Directions:

By Subway:
Take the A train to Utica Avenue and walk 6 blocks South to Prospect Place. Turn right and walk 1½ blocks to the center. Or take the 3 or 4 to Utica Avenue. Walk six blocks North, turn left to Prospect Place and walk 1½ blocks to the Center.

By Bus:
Take the 65 or 15 to Schenectady Avenue and walk two blocks South. Or take the 45 to Schenectady Avenue and walk three blocks North.

Driving directions:

Take FDR Drive South to the Brooklyn Bridge. After crossing bridge, stay straight until Atlantic Avenue. Turn left on Atlantic, turn right on Schenectady, turn right on Prospect Place, the center will be on your right.

Afterschool Swimming Lessons

Age: Teen / Child
Start date: Feb 8, 2010 End date: Apr 28, 2010

Monday: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.,4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.,4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Registration: Mon., Feb. 1, Wed., Feb. 3 & Sat., Jan. 30 & Feb.6

Girls' Night
The entire facility is open to girls only.

Age: Child

Tuesday: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Ladies' Night
The entire facility is open to women only.

Age: Adult

Tuesday: 6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Saturday Swim Lessons

Parks & Recreation’s Winter / Spring 2010 Learn to Swim Program is free and offers classes for toddlers ages 3-5, children aged 6-14, and adults of all ages.

Class Schedule:

11:00 a.m. Beginner Level 2 Class for 6 – 14 year olds

12:00 p.m. Beginner Level 1 Class for 6 – 14 year olds

1:00 p.m. Tots Class for 3 – 5 year olds

1:30 p.m. Beginner Level 1 Class for Adults

Age: Adult / Teen / Child
Start date: Feb 13, 2010 End date: May 1, 2010

Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.,10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.,10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Call (718) 760-6969 for more information.

Swim Team

Parks & Recreation invites you to join their swim team. Practice sessions will emphasize competition swimming strokes, starts and turns, rules and sportsmanship. The swim teams train to compete in three High Point Swim Meets during the fall and winter seasons, and this spring’s Citywide Borough Cup Championship.

Youth between the ages of 6 and 18 who can swim 50 yards in reasonably good form may try out for the team. Locations and training times vary depending on the pool. Participating pools listed below. For membership and tryout information call Citywide Aquatics at (718) 760-6969.

Age: Teen / Child
Start date: Feb 1, 2010 End date: May 15, 2010

Monday: 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.,5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.,5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.,9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Water Aerobics

Age: Senior

Monday: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

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.

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NYC Social Sports Club

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Adult
Type: Kickball, Bowling, Dodgeball, Broomball, Team Trivia, Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Inner Tube, Water Polo
NYC Social Sports Club has been offering sports in the city for 5 years.
Phone: (212) 929.5353 Email

NYC Social Sports Club

Borough: Manhattan
Age: Adult
Type: Kickball, Bowling, Dodgeball, Broomball, Team Trivia, Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Inner Tube, Water Polo
NYC Social Sports Club has been offering sports in the city for 5 years.
Phone: (212) 929.5353 Email

NYC Social Sports Club

Borough: Queens
Age: Adult
Type: Kickball, Bowling, Dodgeball, Broomball, Team Trivia, Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Inner Tube, Water Polo
NYC Social Sports Club has been offering sports in the city for 5 years.
Phone: (212) 929.5353 Email

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