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J. Hood Wright Recreation Center

Membership Information and Holiday Schedule

351 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10033
Located in J. Hood Wright Park

Center Manager: Kristine Zagorski Kelly
Deputy Center Manager: Stephanie Harris
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.

Recreation Centers will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, February 20, 2012. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. The Flushing Meadows Pool and Rink will be open for regular hours on Monday, February 20, 2012.

 

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
 
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.

 

Facilities

Playground - 1

Game Room - 1

Ping Pong Table - 1

Fitness Room - 1

Multipurpose Room - 1

Computer Resource Center - 1

Library - 1

Basketball Court (Outdoor) - 2

Kitchen - 1

Athletic Field - 2

Handball Court (Outdoor) - 2

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Facility Hours

Computer Room

  Monday 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM   (Everyone)
  Tuesday 9:00 AM - 6:15 PM   (Everyone)
  Wednesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM   (Everyone)
  Thursday 9:00 AM - 6:15 PM   (Everyone)
  Friday 9:00 AM - 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

Computer Resource Room (CRC)

     Please visit our CRC webpage for more information about this program.

Afterschool Program

     Please visit our Parks Afterschool web page for more information about this program.

 Age: Child
  Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Billard

     

Tables are available for free play. Staff will give pointers if necessary.

  Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Chess

     

Boards and pieces will be set out for free play. Staff will give pointers if necessary.

  Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Fitness Workout

     Participants will engage in a few fitness activities such as: stretching, jogging, push-ups, and sit-ups.
  Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Shape Up NYC: Kickboxing

     

Instructor: Lynze Schiller

Kickboxing workout fuses authentic martial arts movements to energizing music to generate optimal fitness and fun!


  Wednesday 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
 
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and open to the public. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Shape Up NYC: Yoga

Starts November 22, 2011
     

Instructor: Amy Whiffen 


Beginner Yoga  class, all levels are welcome.

  Tuesday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
 
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and open to the public. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Table Tennis

     

Members participate in an instructional element, and take part in a friendly competitions.

  Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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