Asser Levy Recreation Center
Membership Information | Holiday Schedule
392 Asser Levy Place
New York, NY
10010
Located in Asser Levy Playground
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) |
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: 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 |
