Accessibility InfoJ. Hood Wright Recreation Center
Membership Information | Holiday Schedule
351 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY
10033
Located in J. Hood Wright Park
Deputy Center Manager: Stephanie L. Hazell
Phone: (212) 927-1563 (212) 927-1514
Fax: (212) 927-1514
Cross Streets: West 174th Street & Fort Washington Avenue
Directions: Bus, Train, Car, Bicycle and Walking Directions to J. Hood Wright Recreation Center by Google Maps
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.
Hours of Operation
Building Hours
| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Registration Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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Holidays
On holidays (New Year’s Day and Eve, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Easter, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Eve, and Christmas Day and Eve), recreation center hours will change. Please visit our Recreation Center Holiday Schedule for details.
Recreation Center Membership Gift Cards
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Facilities
Kitchen (1)
Basketball Court (Outdoor) (2)
Game Room (1)
Library (1)
Computer Resource Center (1)
Table Tennis Table (1)
Playground (1)
Athletic Field (2)
Fitness Room (1)
Handball Court (Outdoor) (2)
Multipurpose Room (1)
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Facility Hours
Computer Room
| Monday - Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Everyone) |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Everyone) |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Everyone) |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (Everyone) |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Everyone) |
Fitness Room
| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM (Everyone) |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM (Everyone) |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Everyone) |
Game Room
| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM (Everyone) |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM (Everyone) |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Everyone) |
Programs, Classes and Activities
Afterschool Program
September 19, 2012 – June 14, 2013
The Parks Afterschool Program provides children ages 6-13 the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of activities. Our trained, caring staff create safe, supportive environments for the children that attend our program. Our program complements what children are learning in school and strengthens their sense of belonging in the communities in which they live.
Please visit our Parks Afterschool web page for more information.
Age: Child
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Arts and Crafts
April 8, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Every second Saturday of the month, members meet to learn various arts and crafts skills and to work on variety of projects.
Registration began on March 1, 2013.
Coordinator: Kristine Zagorski Kelly
Age: Adult
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Billiards
Billiard tables are made available for free play.
Billiard tables are made available for free play.
| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Chess
Chess boards and pieces are set out for free play.
Chess boards and pieces are set out for free play.
| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Computer Resource Room (CRC)
Please visit our CRC webpage for more information about this program.
Please visit our CRC webpage for more information about this program.
| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Kid Fit
April 8, 2013 – June 15, 2013
A 10-week program for youth. Participants learn fun ways to exercise and stay healthy.
Registration began on March 1, 2013.
Coordinator: Stephanie Hazell
Age: Child, Teen
| Thursday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Knitting Club
April 8, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Club members learn and become inspired by this relaxing and complex pastime.
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Shape Up NYC: Zumba
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps.
| Wednesday | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
Table Tennis
Members learn skills and take part in friendly table tennis competitions.
Members learn skills and take part in friendly table tennis competitions.
| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Teens Fitness Workout
April 8, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Workout exclusively for teens. Gets the heart racing through a variety of time-tested exercises such as stretching, jogging, push-ups, and sit-ups.
Age: Teen
| Wednesday | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
Youth Basketball Clinic
April 8, 2013 – June 15, 2013
A 10-week program for youth. Participants learn the fundamentals of basketball including passing, dribbling and shooting.
Registration began March 1, 2013.
Age: Child, Teen
| Tuesday - Wednesday | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Zumba
April 6, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps.
Instructor: Janice Rodriguez
| Saturday | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
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