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Tony Dapolito Recreation Center

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1 Clarkson Street
New York, NY 10014
Located in Tony Dapolito Recreation Center

Center Manager: Valerie Edwards
Deputy Center Manager: Alisa Brogdon
Phone: (212) 242-5228 (212) 242-5418
Fax: (212) 242-5422
Cross Streets: Clarkson Street at 7th Avenue South
Directions: Bus, Train, Car, Bicycle and Walking Directions to Tony Dapolito Recreation Center by Google Maps
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

Hours of Operation

Building Hours

Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday - Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Registration Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Please note that all schedules and programs are subject to change. Contact the Center directly for updated information.

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.

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Facilities

Pool (Indoor) (1)

Baseball Field (1)

Pool (Outdoor) (1)

Cardio Room (1)

Dance Room (1)

Sprinkler (1)

Kitchen (1)

Rooftop Sundeck (Outdoor) (1)

Locker Room (2)

Volleyball Court (Indoor) (1)

Computer Resource Center (1)

Soccer Field (Outdoor) (1)

Track (Indoor) (1)

Artificial Turf Field (1)

Playground (1)

Table Tennis Table (1)

Fitness Room (2)

Basketball Court (Indoor) (2)

Multipurpose Room (1)

Athletic Field (1)

Arts & Crafts Room (1)

Media Lab (1)

Afterschool Room (1)

Bocce Courts (Outdoor) (1)

Gymnasium (2)

Handball Court (Outdoor) (5)

Lobby (1)

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Facility Hours

Adult Fitness Rooms & Track

Adults are allowed in the Fitness areas only during 2:15 PM and 5:30 PM
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM   (Adult)
Saturday - Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM   (Adult)

Basketball Courts

Full Court games are played in the East Gym while half court games are played in the West Gym. We supply basketballs however feel free to bring your own.

Monday 7:00 AM - 2:15 PM, 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM   (Adult)
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 2:15 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM   (Adult)
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 2:15 PM   (Adult)
Thursday 7:00 AM - 2:15 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM   (Adult)
Friday 7:00 AM - 2:15 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM   (Adult)
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM   (Adult)
Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM   (Adult)
Some days this activity will be located in the East Gym and others the West Gym, please ask staff for the location.

Computer Resource Center

 

Computer Classes Begin January 13, 2013

 

Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM   (Everyone)
Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM   (Everyone)

Youth Basketball

Monday - Thursday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM   (Child)
Friday 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM   (Child)
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM   (Child)
Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM   (Child)

Programs, Classes and Activities

Adult Dodgeball

May 6, 2013 – June 14, 2013

Practice hand-eye coordination and agility skills in this fun, retro game! Dodgeball games are available in the East and West Gym.

Age: Adult

Monday 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Adult Lap Swim

March 16, 2013 – May 25, 2013

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.

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM, 12:00 PM - 2:15 PM, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM, 12:00 PM - 2:15 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM - 3:15 PM, 5:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Saturday 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM, 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Adult Swim

March 18, 2013 – May 23, 2013

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.

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Thursday 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Adult/Senior Fitness

April 8, 2013 – June 14, 2013

The fitness room is open to adults and seniors.  Break a sweat and feel the calories burn away! 

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Afterschool Program

September 14, 2012 – June 14, 2013

For more information, visit the NYC Parks Afterschool Program web page.

Age: Child

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

Alexander Technique

April 13, 2013 – June 15, 2013

Relax your body through the Alexander Technique!  The Alexander Technique is a unique fitness regimen designed to release unnecessary tension in the body through a reeducation of the mind and body.

Age: Adult

Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Badminton

Practice the mechanics of this time-honored sport requiring speed, agility and concentration.

Badminton is open to adults and senior members for them to enjoy a friendly, fun competitive game of two to four players. Equipment is available, but members are encouraged to bring their own raquets and birdies. Both gymnasium courts are utilized.

Badminton rackets and shuttle cocks are provided at the front desk (membership card must be left).

Age: Adult, Senior

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Basketball

April 8, 2013 – June 14, 2013

Take your game to the next level in our basketball court.  Shoot some hoops, start a pick up game, practice drills or get fit while having fun.

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday 7:00 AM - 2:15 PM, 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
Tuesday - Wednesday 7:00 AM - 2:15 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 2:15 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Computer Room: DL101b Intro to Mac Computers

June 3, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Learn to use the Macintosh keyboard and mouse, how to open and save files, basic program functions and introductory internet tools.

Age: Adult

Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Computer Room: DL102 Intro to the Internet

April 8, 2013 – June 1, 2013

Intro to the Internet is for novice web users.  Learn the concepts and uses of a web browser and a search engine in navigating the internet.  

Age: Adult, Senior

Friday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Register for classes at the center front desk or with Scott Sciortino.

Computer Room: DL102 Intro to the Internet

June 3, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Intro to the Internet is for novice web users.  Learn the concepts and uses of a web browser and a search engine in navigating the internet.  

Age: Adult, Senior

Friday 12:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Register for classes at the center front desk or with Scott Sciortino.

Computer Room: DL111 Intro to Email

June 3, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Learn how to set up, organize, and manage an email account, how to  put items into the text body of an email, send and receive links and attachments, and more.

Age: Adult

Friday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Computer Room: MM101a to Photoshop

April 8, 2013 – June 1, 2013

Photoshop is the most popular image-editing program used by graphic designers, web designers, fine artists and professional photographers. You, too, can harness the power of Photoshop to edit your photos and add artistic touches.

Age: Adult, Senior

Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Computer Room: MM102 Intro to Digital Illustration Vector-based graphics

April 8, 2013 – June 1, 2013

Familiarize yourself with vector-based graphics using Adobe Illustrator, and begin to create your own digital images. 

Age: Adult, Senior

Friday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Computer Room: OA100 Adult Open Access

April 8, 2013 – June 1, 2013

During Open Access hours, users ages 18 and above may use the computer room for personal projects, research, communication, or to practice computer skills.

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Computer Room: OA100 Adult Open Access

June 3, 2013 – June 29, 2013

During Open Access hours, users ages 18 and above may use the computer room for personal projects, research, communication, or to practice computer skills.

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Computer Room: OA100 All Ages Open Access

April 8, 2013 – June 29, 2013

During Open Access hours, users of all ages may use the computer room for personal projects, homework, research, communication, or to practice computer skills.

Age: Teen

Friday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Computer Room: OT100 Teen Open Access

June 3, 2013 – June 29, 2013

During Teen Open Access hours, users ages 13-17 may use the computer room for personal projects, homework, research, communication, or to practice computer skills.

Age: Teen

Friday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Computer Room: OY100 Youth Open Access

April 8, 2013 – June 1, 2013

During Youth Open Access hours, users ages 6-12 may use the computer room for personal projects, homework, research, communication, or to practice computer skills.

Age: Child

Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Closed Session

Computer Room: OY100 Youth Open Access

June 3, 2013 – June 29, 2013

During Youth Open Access hours, users ages 6-12 may use the computer room for personal projects, homework, research, communication, or to practice computer skills.

Age: Child

Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Closed Session

Computer Room: ST110 Google Earth

June 3, 2013 – June 24, 2013

Explore the physical world through Google Earth! Discover how Google Earth can be used  for informational, educational, and recreational purposes.

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Computer Room: ST120 Old Time Radio for Seniors

June 3, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Stream or download old time radio shows from the internet and learn how to transfer the downloaded files to an MP3 player.

Age: Adult, Senior

Wednesday 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Computer Room: ST203 Track Your Fitness

April 8, 2013 – June 1, 2013

Stick to your fitness goals this season by tracking your exercise routine, weight, and diet. Instructors will provide individual assistance to help students explore online fitness resources during Open Access hours.

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Computer Room: ST203 Track Your Fitness

June 3, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Stick to your fitness goals this season by tracking your exercise routine, weight, and diet. Instructors will provide individual assistance to help students explore online fitness resources during Open Access hours.

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Computer Room: ST204 Cloud Computing: Google Docs

June 3, 2013 – June 29, 2013

This class will demysitfy the fog around Cloud Computing, explaining how it integrates computer and internet technologies to ease your digital life. 

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Computer Room: WF101 Intro to MS Windows 7/Office 2010

April 8, 2013 – June 1, 2013

The course will introduce students to the Windows 7 operating system and cover standard Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Age: Adult

Monday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Computer Room: WF103 Intro to MS Excel 2010

April 8, 2013 – June 1, 2013

Discover how Excel can help you budget, create a calendar, organize data, and build charts and graphs. Students will learn to enter and format data in a spreadsheet, and apply basic formulas to numbers. 

Age: Adult

Wednesday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Computer Room: WF105 Intro to MS Publisher

April 8, 2013 – June 1, 2013

Using Publisher, you can create brochures, newsletters, fliers, and other publications for print or web.

Age: Adult

Monday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Computer Room: YP103 Creativity Express

June 3, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Encouraging students ages 6-12 to unite art and technology, Creativity Express offers sixteen animated lessons that provide students with the tools they need to understand, interpret and create meaningful art on and offline.

Age: Child

Thursday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Computer Room: YP104b Digital Passport

April 8, 2013 – June 1, 2013

Through a combination of engaging videos, fun games, and wraparound classroom activities, Digital Passport addresses the key issues facing kids in the digital world: online safety and security, privacy, cyberbullying, copyright and creation, and finding information online.

Age: Teen

Tuesday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Computer Room: YP104b Digital Passport

June 3, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Through a combination of engaging videos, fun games, and wraparound classroom activities, Digital Passport addresses the key issues facing kids in the digital world: online safety and security, privacy, cyberbullying, copyright and creation, and finding information online.

Age: Teen

Tuesday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Computer Room: YP105 Youth Homework Help

April 8, 2013 – June 1, 2013

During Homework Help, youth ages 6-12 receive homework assistance and time to complete their homework on the computer.

Age: Child

Monday - Tuesday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Computer Room: YP105 Youth Homework Help

June 3, 2013 – June 29, 2013

During Homework Help, youth ages 6-12 receive homework assistance and time to complete their homework on the computer.

Age: Child

Monday - Tuesday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Computer Room: YP200 Kids Health Newsletter

April 8, 2013 – June 1, 2013

Kids take responsibility for their health in this class in which they develop digital publishing and writing skills by creating a health newsletter for their peers.

Age: Child

Monday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Computer Room: YP200 Kids Health Newsletter

June 3, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Kids take responsibility for their health in this class in which they develop digital publishing and writing skills by creating a health newsletter for their peers.

Age: Child

Monday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Learn to Swim and Adult Learn to Swim

March 16, 2013 – May 25, 2013

Learn to Swim is for all age groups that want to learn the basics of swimming. Class levels will vary depending on student capabilities. Adult Learn to Swim is on Thursdays in the evening. All Learn to Swim classes are taught by trained Parks Aquatics staff.

Tuesday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Parks Swim Team

March 19, 2013 – May 23, 2013

The swimming pool is reserved for use by the Parks Swim Team.

Age:

Tuesday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Pool Maintenance

March 16, 2013 – May 25, 2013

The Pool is closed for maintenance.
Monday 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM, 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM, 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Thursday 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM, 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM, 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM, 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Senior Swim

March 18, 2013 – May 24, 2013

The swimming pool is open for senior members to exercise or use the pool for recreational swimming..

Age: Senior

Monday 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Thursday 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Friday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Shape Up NYC: Sati Strength

This revolutionary workout fuses high energy aerobics, martial arts, dance, yoga, and strength conditioning. Combining spoken affirmations with simple choreography, Intensati provides a heart pumping, exhilarating workout that builds physical, mental and spiritual muscle. Informed by the latest finding in exercise science and functional exercises, the class will also focus on strengthening and fine tuning major muscle groups.

Wednesday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and available to those who are not Recreation Center members. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Shape Up NYC: Zumba

Instructor: Jamie Conception

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.

Monday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and available to those who are not Recreation Center members. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Swim for Life

March 19, 2013 – May 23, 2013

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.

Age: Child

Tuesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Swim Jam

March 22, 2013 – May 24, 2013

General swim for teens ages 13 to 17.  No adults are allowed in the swimming pool, including parents!

Age: Teen

Friday 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM

Table Tennis

April 8, 2013 – June 15, 2013

The ping pong table is free during these open hours.

Monday - Tuesday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday - Friday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Water Aerobics

March 18, 2013 – May 22, 2013

Water Aerobics is an excellent form of low-impact exercise.  Doing aerobics in the pool combines a good work out with minimal stress on muscles and joints.

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Youth Hours

During Youth Hours, kids and teens exclusively use many areas of the recreation center, including the pool, gymnasium and computer resource center. Fitness rooms and cardio areas are shared with adults and seniors.

Age: Child, Teen

Monday - Thursday 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday 2:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Youth/Family Swim

March 18, 2013 – May 25, 2013

The swimming pool is open for families and teens to exercise or use the pool for recreational swimming.

Age: Family

Monday - Thursday 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Friday 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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