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392 Asser Levy Place
New York, NY 10010
Located in Asser Levy Playground

Center Manager: Orlando Sanders
Phone: (212) 447-2020
Fax: (212) 447-2028
Cross Streets: East 23rd Street & FDR Drive
Directions: Bus, Train, Car, Bicycle and Walking Directions to Asser Levy Recreation Center by Google Maps
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

Hours of Operation

Building Hours

 

Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM

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)

Basketball Court (Outdoor) (1)

Pool (Outdoor) (2)

Lobby (1)

Locker Room (2)

Sprinkler (1)

Playground (1)

Exercise Equipment (Outdoor) (1)

Fitness Room (1)

Table Tennis Table (1)

Multipurpose Room (1)

Handball Court (Outdoor) (2)

Facility Hours

Fitness Room

Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM   (Adult)
Saturday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM   (Adult)
Tuesdays: Ladies' Night 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Thursdays: Men's Night 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Seniors and Special Needs Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Game Room (Lobby)

Monday 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM   (Everyone)
Tuesday - Thursday 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Everyone)
Friday 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM   (Everyone)
Saturday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM   (Everyone)

Indoor Pool: General Swim (Effective January 13 - 19, 2013)

The pool is divided in half; the shallow side and the deeper side. This is a great time for families, exercising, and practicing swimming.

Tuesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Everyone)
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM   (Everyone)
Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM   (Everyone)
Friday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM   (Everyone)
Saturday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM   (Everyone)
Sunday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM   (Everyone)
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM   (Senior)
Thursday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM   (Senior)

Indoor Pool: General Swim (January 20 - March 23, 2013)

The pool is divided in half; the shallow side and the deeper side. This is a great time for families, exercising, and practicing swimming.

Tuesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Everyone)
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM   (Everyone)
Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM   (Everyone)
Friday 10:00 AM - 1:15 PM, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM   (Everyone)
Sunday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM   (Everyone)
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM   (Senior)
Thursday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM   (Senior)

Indoor Pool: Lap Swim (Effective January 13 - 19, 2013)

Adult Lap Swim is for members 18 years and older. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of a manager for a youth in the NYC Parks swim team or lifeguard training program.

Monday 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 1:15 PM - 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM - 9:20 PM   (Adult)
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 1:15 PM - 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM - 9:20 PM   (Adult)
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 1:15 PM - 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM - 9:20 PM   (Adult)
Thursday 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 1:15 PM - 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:20 PM   (Adult)
Friday 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 1:15 PM - 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM - 9:20 PM   (Adult)
Saturday 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM   (Adult)
Sunday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM   (Adult)
Monday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM   (Senior)
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM   (Senior)
Friday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM   (Senior)

Indoor Pool: Lap Swim (January 20 - March 23, 2013)

Adult Lap Swim is for members 18 years and older. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of a manager for a youth in the NYC Parks swim team or lifeguard training program.

Monday - Wednesday 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 1:15 PM - 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM - 9:20 PM   (Adult)
Thursday 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 1:15 PM - 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:20 PM   (Adult)
Friday 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM, 6:30 PM - 9:20 PM   (Adult)
Saturday 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 2:15 PM - 4:30 PM   (Adult)
Sunday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM   (Adult)
Monday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM   (Senior)
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM   (Senior)
Friday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM   (Senior)

Programs, Classes and Activities

Adapted Swim Program

April 7, 2013 – June 15, 2013

An aquatic exercise and swim instruction program for people with disabilities, designed to improve range of motion, flexibility, mobility, muscle tone, coordination, focus and strength.

Age: Adult, Senior

Friday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Adult Lap Swim

April 7, 2013 – June 15, 2013

For members ages 18 years and over.

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday - Wednesday 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 1:15 PM - 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM - 9:20 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 1:15 PM - 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:20 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM, 6:30 PM - 9:20 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 2:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Beginner Yoga

April 7, 2013 – June 7, 2013

Instructor: Amy Tobin 

An introduction to the benefits of yoga. While yoga is primarily about stretching, it develops strength and increases flexibility. Each pose has a specific purpose.

Age: Adult, Senior

Thursday 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Cardio Body Toning

April 7, 2013 – June 7, 2013

Get your body lean and toned. Cardio Body Toning packs a one-two punch to blast away fat while shaping muscles.

Age: Adult, Senior

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Chair Yoga

April 7, 2013 – June 7, 2013

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be practiced while sitting or standing using a chair for support.  A low impact class, it focuses on strengthening the body's inner core through slow movements, concentrating and breathing.

Age: Senior

Monday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

General Swim

April 7, 2013 – June 15, 2013

During Open Swim, the pool is available for all members. Swim, play or just relax enjoying the water. The deep and shallow end of the pool is divided to accommodate all swim levels.

Tuesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 1:15 PM, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Intermediate Swim

April 7, 2013 – June 7, 2013

Instructor: Boris Shpitalskiy 

Learn the basic strokes and spend time developing form to move through the water efficiently. At this level, beginners perfect their form and build endurance.

Age: Adult, Senior

Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Ladies Night

Ladies night only applies to the Fitness Room. Female members utilize the fitness room from 8:00 PM until closing.

Age: Adult, Senior

Gender: Women

Tuesday 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Learn to Swim

April 7, 2013 – June 15, 2013

The pool is reserved for the Learn to Swim program.  For more information about the program, click here.

Age:

Monday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Mens' Night

Mens' night only applies to the Fitness room. Male members utilize the fitness room from 8:00 PM unitl closing.

Age: Adult, Senior

Gender: Men

Thursday 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Pilates

April 7, 2013 – June 7, 2013

Pilates focuses on improving flexibility, strength and body awaress through a series of controlled movements based on spring resistance.

Age: Adult, Senior

Thursday 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Pool Maintenance

April 7, 2013 – June 15, 2013

The pool is closed for maintenance.

Monday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Friday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Senior General Swim

April 7, 2013 – June 15, 2013

General swim for senior members.

Age: Senior

Tuesday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Senior Lap Swim

April 7, 2013 – June 15, 2013

Lap swim for senior members.

Age: Senior

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

Senior Low Aerobics

April 7, 2013 – June 7, 2013

Senior Low Aerobics offers seniors the opportunity to increase their heart rates and strengthen their lungs and circulatory systems. It can be helpful for managing arthritis and reducing joint stiffness and inflammation.

Age: Senior

Monday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Shape Up NYC: Zumba

Starts May 3, 2013

Instructor: Cindya Davis

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.

Friday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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.

Shape-Up NYC: Wil-Burn Work-Out

April 7, 2013 – June 7, 2013

Instructor: Wilber Escobar

This workout is a combination of rhythmic Zumba exercises that wind down into carefully chosen exercises designed to tone muscles in specific area of the body.

 

Age: Adult, Senior

Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Step and Tone

April 7, 2013 – June 7, 2013

Burns calories and fat through aerobic exercises using an elevated platform.

Age: Adult, Senior

Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Swim for Life

April 7, 2013 – June 15, 2013

The pool is reserved for the Swim for Life program.  For more information, click here.

Age: Child

Monday - Tuesday 11:00 AM - 1:15 PM

Swim Team Practice

April 7, 2013 – June 15, 2013

The pool is reserved for swim team practice.

Age:

Monday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Water Aerobics

April 7, 2013 – June 7, 2013

Water aerobics is an alternate form of aerobics performed in chest-deep water, with rhythmic body movements and dance steps. This form of exercise supports the body and reduces the risk of muscle or joint injury.

Age: Adult, Senior

Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wednesday - Thursday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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