Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center
Membership Information | Holiday Schedule
80 Catherine Street
New York, NY
10038
Located in Alfred E. Smith Playground
Phone: (212) 285-0301
Fax: (212) 285-0304
Cross Streets: Cherry & Monroe Streets
Directions: Bus, Train, Car, Bicycle and Walking Directions to Alfred E. Smith 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 | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
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Registration Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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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.
Recreation Center Membership Gift Cards
Give the Gift of Sports, Fitness and Fun!
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.
Facilities
Kitchen (1)
Basketball Court (Outdoor) (1)
Locker Room (2)
Volleyball Court (Indoor) (1)
Computer Resource Center (1)
Picnic Area (1)
Playground (1)
Artificial Turf Field (1)
Fitness Room (1)
Table Tennis Table (2)
Multipurpose Room (1)
Basketball Court (Indoor) (1)
Afterschool Room (1)
Handball Court (Outdoor) (1)
Gymnasium (1)
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Facility Hours
Badminton
| Monday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Everyone) |
| Friday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Everyone) |
Computer Resource Center (CRC)
For more information, please visit our Citywide CRC web page.
| Monday - Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Adult) |
| Thursday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Adult) |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Adult) |
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Child) |
| Saturday | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Child) |
| Thursday - Friday | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Teen) |
| Saturday | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Teen) |
Fitness Room
| Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (Adult) |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Adult) |
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Teen) |
Gym: Open Court Basketball
| Monday - Thursday | 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM (Adult) |
| Friday | 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Adult) |
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Teen) |
Programs, Classes and Activities
Adult Open Gym
April 8, 2013 – June 18, 2013
Age:
| Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM, 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
Afterschool Program
September 19, 2012 – June 14, 2013
Open to children ages 6-13, the Afterschool Program offers activities including arts and crafts, sports, educational activities, trips and computer use. Registration is free.
For additional information, please contact Jennifer Gonzales, Afterschool Coordinator.
For more information regarding the citywide NYC Parks Afterschool Program, click here.
Age: Child
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Badminton
April 8, 2013 – June 14, 2013
Practice the mechanics of this time-honored sport requiring speed, agility and concentration.
| Monday | 7:30 PM - 9:15 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 PM - 9:15 PM |
Boot Camp Workout
January 3, 2013 – June 27, 2013
Rev up your respiratory system with high intensity cardio and tabata-style training, then settle down with a serious of light weight muscle strengthening and endurance sequences to fine tune your major muscle groups. Cool down consists of stretches, yoga and light meditation.
| Thursday | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Boys Instructional Basketball
April 13, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Sharpen your skills on the basketball court through instructional lessons.
Open to teen boys ages 14 to 17.
Age: Teen
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Computer Room: DL000 One-on-One Help
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Computer Room: DL101a Intro to Computers (PC)
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Computer Room: DL101a Intro to Computers (PC) Chinese
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
Computer Room: DL105 Keyboard Basics
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Computer Room: MM050 One-on-One Multimedia Help
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Computer Room: MM101a Intro to Digital Imaging (Photoshop)
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Monday | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Computer Room: MM101a Intro to Digital Imaging (Photoshop)
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Monday | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Computer Room: MM107b Intro to Digital Video-Adobe Premiere Elements
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Computer Room: MM107b Intro to Digital Video-Adobe Premiere Elements
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Computer Room: MM108a Intro to Digital Audio
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Computer Room: MM206 Interm Digital Video-Narrative
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Computer Room: OA100 Adult Open Access
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday - Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Computer Room: OA100 Adult Open Access
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday - Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Computer Room: OT100 Open Access for Teens
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Teen
| Thursday - Friday | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Computer Room: OT100 Open Access for Teens
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Teen
| Thursday - Friday | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Computer Room: OY100 Open Access for Youth
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Child
| Saturday | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Computer Room: OY100 Open Access for Youth
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Child
| Saturday | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Computer Room: ST100 Special Topics Workshop
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Computer Room: WF103 Intro to MS Excel 2010
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Adult
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
Computer Room: WF105 Intro to MS Publisher
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Adult
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Computer Room: WF201 Intermediate MS Word 2010
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Adult
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
Computer Room: YP101 ASP Tech Curriculum
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Child
| Friday | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Computer Room: YP101 ASP Tech Curriculum
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Child
| Friday | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Computer Room: YP102 Global Partners Jr.
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Child
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Computer Room: YP102 Global Partners Jr.
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Child
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Computer Room: YP104b Digital Passport
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Child
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Computer Room: YP104b Digital Passport
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Child
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Computer Room: YP105 Youth Homework Help
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Child
| Monday - Thursday | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Computer Room: YP105 Youth Homework Help
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Child
| Monday - Thursday | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Computer Room: YP110 Film Speak
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Child, Teen
| Friday | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Computer Room: YP110 Film Speak
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Child, Teen
| Friday | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Computer Room: YP200 Kids Health Newsletter
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Child
| Monday | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Computer Room: YP200 Kids Health Newsletter
May 20, 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 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Culinary Explorers
April 11, 2013 – June 20, 2013
Age: Teen
| Thursday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Flag Football
Instructional flag fooball clinics looking for 13 and under players
Age: Child
| Saturday | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Girls Instructional Basketball
April 18, 2013 – June 13, 2013
Age: Teen
| Friday | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Girls Instructional Softball
April 8, 2013 – June 18, 2013
Age: Teen
| Monday | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Open court basketball for Teen
April 8, 2013 – June 18, 2013
Age: Teen
| Monday | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
Open Table Tennis
The ping pong table is free during these open hours.
The ping pong table is free during these open hours.
Age:
| Monday - Thursday | 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Shape Up NYC: DeRose Method
The DeRose Method is a complete set of techniques and concepts developing quality of life and overall performance by increasing vitality, strength, flexibility, concentration and self awareness with conscious movement and breathing. The lessons learned in class provide the tools to become the change they want to see in the world.
The DeRose Method is a complete set of techniques and concepts developing quality of life and overall performance by increasing vitality, strength, flexibility, concentration and self awareness with conscious movement and breathing. The lessons learned in class provide the tools to become the change they want to see in the world.
| Tuesday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Shape Up NYC: Zumba
Starts February 29, 2012
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, international and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy-to-follow dance steps.
| Wednesday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Spring Paddle Ball Showdown
June 17, 2013 – June 21, 2013
Age: Teen
| Monday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Table Tennis Clinic
April 8, 2013 – June 17, 2013
Teens, get serious about your table tennis game through this instructional clinic.
Open to teens ages 13 to 17.
Age: Teen
| Monday | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Teen Club
April 12, 2013 – June 14, 2013
In this club, teens take field trips in the great outdoors, play sports and get their hearts pumping in fitness classes.
For teens ages 13 to 17.
Age: Teen
| Friday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Women Basketball Night
April 12, 2013 – June 14, 2013
Adult women basketball night open play and practices to compete in organized play.
Age: Adult, Teen
Gender: Women
| Thursday | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
Youth Street Hockey Clinics
December 5, 2012 – June 13, 2013
In partnership with the New York Rangers and Live Positively, Coca Cola, Parks is offering free youth street hockey clinics for boys and girls aged 7-15. The clinics will provide instruction on how to play street hockey and tips on the importance of exercising and eating a balanced diet.
Learn more about the New York Rangers Youth Street Hockey clinics.
Age: Child, Teen
| Thursday | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
