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Hansborough Recreation Center

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35 West 134th Street
New York, NY 10037
Located in Hansborough Recreation Center

Center Manager: Ellis Mercer
Phone: (212) 234-9603
Fax: (212) 234-9604
Cross Streets: Lenox Terrace Place between Lenox & 5th avenues.
Directions: Bus, Train, Car, Bicycle and Walking Directions to Hansborough Recreation Center by Google Maps
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.


The pool and locker rooms at Hansborough Recreation Center are being renovated and are currently closed. Please visit http://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/recreationcenters for information on NYC Parks' nine other indoor pools located in recreation centers citywide.

Hours of Operation

Building Hours

Due to ongoing renovations, the pool and locker rooms at Hansborough Recreation Center are closed to the public. In the meantime, we encourage all Hansborough members to use an indoor pool at any of the other recreation centers across the city.   

Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Membership registration hours: Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed

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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Purchase a Recreation Center Membership Gift Card, and share the joy of health with a family member, friend, or loved one. Gift Cards may be redeemed at any one of Parks’ 35 recreation centers across New York City.

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Facilities

Pool (Indoor) (1)

Fitness Room (1)

Dance Room (1)

Multipurpose Room (2)

Kitchen (1)

Gymnasium (1)

Locker Room (2)

Cardio Room (1)

Computer Resource Center (1)

Basketball Court (Indoor) (1)

Track (Indoor) (1)

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Facility Hours

Billiards

Monday - Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Everyone)

Computer Resource Room (CRC)

Monday - Friday 8:00 PM - 9:20 PM   (Adult)
Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM   (Adult)
Saturday 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM   (Child)

Game Room

Monday - Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Everyone)

Gym: Open

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM   (Senior)
Monday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM   (Teen)
Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM   (Teen)

Pool: Adult Lap Swim

Monday 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM   (Adult)
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM   (Adult)
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM, 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
Friday 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM   (Adult)
Saturday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM   (Adult)

Pool: Family Swim

Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Family)
Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM   (Family)
*Only families permitted*

Pool: General Swim

Monday 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM   (Adult)
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM   (Adult)
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM   (Adult)
Thursday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM   (Adult)
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM   (Adult)

Pool: Honey & Bears Time

Monday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM   (Senior)
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM   (Senior)
Friday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM   (Senior)
Youth Swim Team Practice: Tuesday & Thursdays, 4:00PM-5:30PM

Pool: Honey & Bears Youth Swim Team

Tuesday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM   (Child)
Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM   (Child)
This swim team is open to Youth.

Pool: Learn to Swim

Program will resume Fall 2013.

Pool: Water Aerobics

Monday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM   (Everyone)
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM   (Everyone)
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM   (Everyone)
Friday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM   (Everyone)

Pool: Youth Swim

Monday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Teen)
Wednesday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM   (Teen)
Friday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Teen)

Swim for Life

Open only to Students from DOE. Program will resume Fall 2013.

Programs, Classes and Activities

Aerobics

April 9, 2013 – June 11, 2013

Informed by the latest finding in exercise science and functional exercises, instructors focus on strengthening and fine tuning major muscle groups.

Instructor: Syrlene

Age: Adult, Senior

Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Aerobics

April 11, 2013 – June 13, 2013

Informed by the latest finding in exercise science and functional exercises, instructors focus on strengthening and fine tuning major muscle groups.

Instructor: Diva Dee

Age: Adult, Senior

Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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 the Parks Afterschool webpage for more information about our citywide program.

Age: Child

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

Belly Fusion

April 13, 2013 – June 15, 2013

An exciting, low-impact class focusing on strengthening the spine and abdominal muscles through belly dancing techniques. 

Instructor: Janice

Age: Adult, Senior

Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Body Toning

April 8, 2013 – June 10, 2013

 

This intense one stop full body, cardio blasting experience addresses every aspect of your body's fitness and conditioning needs and is comprised of three components: strength and muscle endurance, anaerobic intervals and flexibility focused on active recovery.

 

Instructor: Omolola

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Body Toning

April 9, 2013 – June 11, 2013

This intense one stop full body, cardio blasting experience addresses every aspect of your body's fitness and conditioning needs and is comprised of three components: strength and muscle endurance, anaerobic intervals and flexibility focused on active recovery.

 Instructor: Syrlene

Age:

Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Cardio Kick with Bates

April 8, 2013 – June 10, 2013

Complete workout with various moves from low impact aerobics to high impact kick boxing that will make you sweat. 

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Computer Room: DL000 One-on-One Help

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Receive one on one training in basic computer skills.

Age: Adult, Senior

Tuesday - Thursday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Computer Room: DL104 Web 2.0 Social Networking

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

What are Twitter, Tumblr, Weebly, Google Drive, Facebook, Flickr and You Tube?  Web 2.0 will teach you about various forms and methods of information sharing.  

Age: Adult, Senior

Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Computer Room: DL105 Keyboard Basics

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Learn to type on the traditional alphanumeric (Qwerty) keyboard with the Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing software program.

Age: Adult, Senior

Friday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Computer Room: DL200 NY Cares Intermediate Digital Imaging

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

New York Cares classes offer topic-based and one-on-one instruction led by skilled and dedicated New York Cares volunteers. Contact CRC for more information.                

Age: Adult, Senior

Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Computer Room: DL200 NY Cares Intermediate MS Excel 2010

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

New York Cares classes offer topic-based and one-on-one instruction led by skilled and dedicated New York Cares volunteers. Contact CRC for more information. Build basic accounting skills using Excel spreadsheets and learn how to merge data sets to aggregate information.

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday - Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Computer Room: OA100 Adult Open Access

May 6, 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 - Friday 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 9:20 PM
Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Computer Room: OT100 Teen Open Access

May 6, 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: Adult, Senior

Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Computer Room: OY100 Youth Open Access

May 6, 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, Preschool

Saturday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Computer Room: ST110 Google Earth

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

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

Age:

Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Computer Room: ST208 Photofit!

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

In this course, students will learn how to compress video files in order to be able to easily upload to various video sharing sites, such as Youtube, Blip, Vimeo and Facebook.

Age:

Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Computer Room: TN103 Teen College Readiness

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

What should I study? What kind of school can I afford? Where can I get in? College Readiness helps teens answer these questions and prepare for academic success.

Age: Teen

Tuesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Computer Room: WF050 POP Job Search (Closed Session)

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Online Job Search

Age:

Monday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Computer Room: WF085 Start Your Own Business

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Develop a business plan through careful planning and financial analysis using basic computer software tools.

Age: Adult

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Computer Room: YP102 Global Partners, Jr.

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Global Partners Junior is a global awareness program that connects New York City youth to their peers around the world. Students ages 9 to 12 participate online, following curriculum on a subject such as sustainability or global business.

Age: Child

Monday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Computer Room: YP103 Creativity Express

May 6, 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

Friday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Computer Room: YP104 Internet Safety

May 6, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Today's youth are tech-savvy, but do they know how to protect themselves online? This course introduces students to internet safety and how to reduce common risks.

Age: Child

Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Computer Room: YP105 Youth Homework Help

May 6, 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 - Friday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Double Dutch

May 11, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Children and teens practice the truly classic game of Double Dutch.

Age: Child, Teen

Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Get Energized!

April 8, 2013 – June 14, 2013

A total body workout that builds muscle strength and endurance while keeping the heart rate up to burn calories and strengthen the cardio respiratory system. Continuous movement to great music makes it fun!

Instructor: Lillian

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Friday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Goju Karate

April 9, 2013 – June 13, 2013

An instructional class that focuses on the use of open and closed hand techniques in ancient martial arts.

Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Hula Hoop Aerobics

April 13, 2013 – June 15, 2013

Hula Hoop Aerobics is a high energy, low impact class that strengthens your core and upper body, puts a fun, new twist on fitness.

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Learn to Swim

The Learn to Swim program offers free swim lessons for toddlers (1½-5), children (6-17), and adults (18+) of all ages at our indoor pools. Parks offers two 10-week sessions and one 9-week session of swim instruction during the indoor pool season.

More Information about Learn to Swim and How to Register

Age: Child, Teen

Learn to Swim is only for registered participants. This program will resume Fall 2013.

Shape Up: Body Toning

Get fit with Shape Up instructor Chris in this fun class that pushes you to tone your body.

Age: Adult, Senior

Friday 6:00 PM - 7:00 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.

Thompson's Stretching

April 10, 2013 – June 12, 2013

Use this class as a getaway from your everyday strenuous work out. Get stretched out and leave feeling relaxed and limber.

Age: Adult, Senior

Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Total Conditioning with Monica

April 8, 2013 – June 14, 2013

Work your entire body out with cardio moves and strength training sets.

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Friday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Walk it Out!

January 7, 2013 – June 24, 2013

Walk It Out! is a walking and health information program designed to increase physical activity for Harlem’s senior citizens. Conducted in partnership with Harlem Hospital Center.
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Zumba

April 13, 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: Ingrid

Age: Adult, Senior

Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Zumba With Janice

April 9, 2013 – June 13, 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.

Age: Adult, Senior

Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

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