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Tony Dapolito Recreation Center

3 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: 3 Clarkson Street @ 7th Avenue South
Directions: By subway: #1 to Houston Street. Walk one block north to Clarkson Street. A, B, C, D, E, F, V trains to West 4th Street. Walk south on 6th Avenue to Carmine Street. Follow Carmine Street to Clarkson Street & 7th Avenue South.

This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

 

Hours of Operation

Building Hours

     

Important advisory:

Please note that the women's showers will be closed for wall repair starting Wednesday, February 10th and reopen on Friday, February 19th.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

  Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  Saturday - Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
 
Registration Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

 

Facilities

Volleyball Court (Indoor) - 1

Pool (Indoor) - 1

Soccer Field (Outdoor) - 1

Basketball Court (Indoor) - 2

Playground - 1

Gymnasium - 1

Rooftop Sundeck (Outdoor) - 1

Fitness Room - 3

Pool (Outdoor) - 1

Dance Room - 1

Handball Court (Outdoor) - 5

Computer Resource Center - 1

Bocce Courts (Outdoor) - 1

Baseball Field - 1

Multipurpose Room - 1

Athletic Field - 1

Locker Room - 2

Artificial Turf Field - 1

Kitchen - 1

Afterschool Room - 1

Track (Indoor) - 1

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Facility Hours

Badminton

  Wednesday 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM   (Everyone)
 
Some days this activity will be located in the east gym and others the west gym, please ask staff for the location.

Basketball

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

Dodge Ball

  Monday 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM   (Adult)

Fitness Room

  Monday 5:30 PM - 9:45 PM   (Everyone)
  Wednesday - Friday 5:30 PM - 9:45 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM   (Family)
 
For Adults/Seniors

Gym: Youth

  Monday - Friday 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM   (Everyone)

Open Tennis

  Tuesday 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM   (Everyone)
  Thursday 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM   (Everyone)

Ping Pong

  Monday 7:00 AM - 2:15 PM   (Everyone)
  Wednesday 7:00 AM - 2:15 PM   (Everyone)
  Friday 7:00 AM - 2:15 PM   (Everyone)

Pool-Adult Lap Swim

  Monday 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM   (Adult)
  Tuesday 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM, 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM   (Adult)
  Wednesday 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM   (Adult)
  Thursday 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM, 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM   (Adult)
  Friday 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM   (Adult)
  Sunday 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM, 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM   (Adult)
 
Schedule effective 02/05/10 - 05/01/10

Pool-Family Swim

  Friday 7:15 PM - 9:00 PM   (Family)
  Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM   (Family)
 
Schedule Effective 02/05/10 - 05/01/10

Pool-General Swim

  Monday 5:30 PM - 7:15 PM   (Adult)
  Wednesday 5:30 PM - 7:15 PM   (Adult)
  Friday 5:30 PM - 7:15 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM   (Adult)
 
Schedule Effective 2/05/10 - 5/01/10

Pool-Learn to Swim

  Tuesday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM   (Everyone)
  Thursday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM   (Everyone)
 
Schedule Effective 02/05/10 - 05/01/10. This program is for those who wish to take swimming lessons.

Pool-Senior Swim

  Monday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM   (Senior)
  Wednesday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM   (Senior)
  Friday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM   (Senior)
  Sunday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM   (Senior)
 
Schedule Effective 02/05/10 - 05/01/10. Seniors only

Pool-Swim Jam

  Friday 3:00 PM - 5:15 PM   (Teen)
 
Schedule effective 02/05/10 - 05/01/10 Only for Youth.

Pool-Waterworks

  Tuesday 7:30 PM - 8:25 PM   (Adult)
  Thursday 7:30 PM - 8:25 PM   (Adult)
 
Fee of $50.00 for a 10-week session

Pool-Youth & Family Swim

  Monday - Wednesday 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM   (Family)
  Thursday 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM   (Family)
 
Schedule effective 02/05/10 - 05/01/10 Only for families and Youth

Programs, Classes and Activities

Millennium Youth Basketball

January 23, 2010 – April 3, 2010
     Get a jump on that jump shot with the Millennium Winter Basketball League and Tournament. The league is open to boys aged 8–16 and girls aged 8–13 and takes place at recreation centers across the city. Teams meet every week (times and days vary by center).  Call (212) 408–0103 for more info.
 Age: Child, Teen

After School Swimming Lessons

February 8, 2010 – April 29, 2010
     

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: Child, Teen
  Tuesday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 
Registration: Tue., Feb. 2, Thur., Feb.4 & Sat., Jan. 30 & Feb.6

Afterschool Programs

     For more information, check our afterschool program page.
 Age: Child
  Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Computer Resource Room

  Monday - Wednesday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  Thursday - Friday 10:00 AM - 7:50 PM

Exercise Class: Intermediate Belly Dancing

January 3, 2010 – March 13, 2010
  Friday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 
With instructor Julia. This is a free class.

Exercise Class: Advanced Belly Dancing

January 4, 2010 – March 14, 2010
 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 
With Julie and this is a free class.

Exercise Class: Beginners Belly Dancing Class

 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Exercise Class: Body Toning

 Age: Adult
  Monday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  Wednesday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
 
Classes are held in the Dance Room.

Exercise Class: Boot Camp

January 3, 2010 – March 13, 2010
 Age: Adult
  Tuesday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
 
With Cookie, fee is $40.00

Exercise Class: Boxing

 Age: Adult
  Tuesday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  Thursday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Exercise Class: Capoeira Dance

January 3, 2010 – March 13, 2010
 Age: Adult
  Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
 
Instructor: Juan. Fee $40.00

Exercise Class: Crunchless Abs

January 3, 2010 – March 13, 2010
  Friday 7:40 PM - 8:00 PM
 
Instructor: Julie This is a free class

Exercise Class: Hip, Butt & Thighs

 Age: Adult
  Tuesday 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  Thursday 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Exercise Class: Hula Aerobics

 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  Friday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Exercise Class: Restorative Yoga

January 3, 2010 – March 13, 2010
     Instructor: Columbia
 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
 
Class is free and held in the dance room.

Exercise Class: Yoga

January 4, 2010 – June 30, 2010
  Wednesday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Exerice Class: Iyengar Yoga

January 3, 2010 – March 13, 2010
 Age: Adult
  Monday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 
Instructor: Columbia Fee: $70.00. class is held on the 3rd Floor

Juggling

 Age: Adult
  Thursday 7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

Karate/Self Defense

 Age: Teen
  Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saturday Swim Lessons

February 13, 2010 – May 1, 2010
     

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.

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, Child, Preschool, Teen

Swim Team

February 1, 2010 – May 15, 2010
     

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.  For membership and tryout information call Citywide Aquatics at (718) 760-6969.

 Age: Child, Teen
  Tuesday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Thursday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM