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Chelsea Recreation Center

430 West 25th Street
New York, NY 10001
Located in Chelsea Recreation Center

Center Manager: Jamil Phillips & Doris Smith
Deputy Center Manager: Lisa Brooks
Phone: (212) 255-3705
Fax: (212) 255-3706
Cross Streets: 9th & 10th Avenues
Directions:

C, E trains to West 23rd Street & 8th Avenue; #1 train to West 23rd Street & 7th Avenue; F, V trains to West 23rd Street & 6th Avenue.

M11 bus to West 25th Street & 9th Avenue or 23rd Street crosstown bus to 9th Avenue.


This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

 

Hours of Operation

Building Hours

     Members are encouraged to secure valuables in security lockers located near the front desk. It is recommended that a strong/sturdy key lock be used to secure belongings in the locker room.
  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 
Registration Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

 

Facilities

Volleyball Court (Indoor) - 2

Fitness Room - 1

Pool (Indoor) - 1

Dance Room - 2

Ping Pong Table - 2

Computer Resource Center - 1

Multipurpose Room - 1

Cardio Room - 1

Locker Room - 7

Basketball Court (Indoor) - 6

Lobby - 1

Arts & Crafts Room - 1

Gymnasium - 1

Afterschool Room - 2

Facility Hours

Computer Resource Center (CRC)

     For more information, click here.

Double Dutch

  Friday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Teen)
  Saturday 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM   (Teen)
 
Double Dutch team for those who would like to join.

Fitness Room: Cardio Room

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 9:15 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM   (Everyone)
 
CLOSED on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. for paid fitness class.

Fitness Room: Strength Training Room

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 9:15 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM   (Everyone)
 
CLOSED on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Game Room

     Game room consists of two billiard tables, two ping pong tables, and one foosball table.
  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:15 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM   (Everyone)
  Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM   (Family)

Gymnasium: Adult Basketball

  Tuesday 6:15 PM - 9:15 PM   (Adult)
  Friday 6:15 PM - 9:15 PM   (Adult)

Gymnasium: Adult Free Play

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM   (Adult)

Gymnasium: Beginner Volleyball

  Monday 6:15 PM - 9:15 PM   (Adult)

Gymnasium: Children & Youth Free Play

     Closed on Fridays for after school programing from 3:00PM-6:00PM.
  Monday - Thursday 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM   (Teen)

Gymnasium: Dodge Ball

     Season ends January 20, 2010
  Wednesday 6:15 PM - 9:15 PM   (Adult)

Gymnasium: Intermediate Volleyball

  Thursday 6:15 PM - 9:15 PM   (Adult)

Learn to Swim

  Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM   (Everyone)
 
Schedule effective February 1st - May 1st, 2010

Pool - Advance Swimming Class

  Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM   (Everyone)
  Friday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM   (Everyone)
 
Fee of $60.00 *Please note that during scheduled paid swim classes a part of the pool will be open for public use.

Pool - Beginners Swim Class

  Wednesday 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM   (Everyone)
 
Fee of $60.00 *Please note that during scheduled paid swim classes a part of the pool will be open for public use.

Pool - General Swimming

  Monday - Wednesday 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM   (Everyone)
  Thursday 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM, 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM   (Everyone)
  Friday 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM   (Everyone)
 
Schedule effective February 1st - May 1st, 2010

Pool - Intermediate Swimming Class

  Thursday - Friday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM   (Everyone)
 
Fee of $60.00 *Please note that during scheduled paid swim classes a part of the pool will be open for public use.

Pool - Lap Swimming

  Monday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
  Tuesday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM, 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM   (Adult)
  Wednesday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM, 7:15 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
  Thursday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 1:45 PM - 3:30 PM, 8:00 PM - 9:00 AM   (Adult)
  Friday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM   (Adult)
 
Schedule effective February 1st - May 1st, 2010

Pool - Water Aerobics

  Monday 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM   (Everyone)
  Thursday 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM   (Everyone)
 
Class runs from January 18 - March 27, 2010. Fee of $60.00 *Please note that during scheduled paid swim classes a part of the pool will be open for public use.

Pool-Water Polo

  Tuesday 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM   (Everyone)
 
Schedule effective February 1st - May 1st, 2010

Swim Team

  Monday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Everyone)
  Wednesday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Everyone)
  Friday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Everyone)
 
Schedule effective February 1st - May 1st, 2010

Programs, Classes and Activities

Download Chelsea's Pool Schedule (PDF, 119 KB)

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

50+ Adult Fitness

January 18, 2010 – March 27, 2010
 Age: Senior
  Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
 
This class will run for 10 weeks and cost $65.

Advance Senior Sketching

 Age: Senior
  Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Afro-Brazilian Workout with Maria

January 4, 2010 – March 27, 2010
 Age: Adult
  Friday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 
This class is FREE for members

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
  Monday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Wednesday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Friday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 
Registration: Mon., Feb. 1; Wed., Feb. 3; Fri., Feb 5; & Sat., Jan. 30 & Feb.6

Anny's Latin Aerobics

January 4, 2010 – March 27, 2010
 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
This class is FREE for members

Basic Vinyansa Yoga

January 18, 2010 – March 27, 2010
 Age: Adult
  Monday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
 
This class will run for 10 weeks and cost $65.

Beginner Pilates

January 18, 2010 – March 27, 2010
 Age: Adult
  Tuesday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Thursday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
 
This class will run for 10 weeks and cost $60.

Cardio Party with Olika

January 4, 2010 – March 27, 2010
 Age: Adult
  Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 
This class is FREE for members

Cardio-Dance with Tanja

January 4, 2010 – March 27, 2010
 Age: Adult
  Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 
This class is FREE for members

Dance & Tone with Astrid

January 4, 2010 – March 27, 2010
 Age: Adult
  Friday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 
This is a FREE class for members

Donesia's Cardio

January 4, 2010 – March 27, 2010
 Age: Adult
  Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
This is a FREE class for members.

Dorothy's Cardio Challenge

January 4, 2010 – March 27, 2010
 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 
This class is FREE for members

Erika's Total Body Conditioning

January 4, 2010 – March 27, 2010
 Age: Adult
  Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 
This class is FREE for members

Full Body Trainer

January 18, 2010 – March 27, 2010
 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
 
This class will run for 10 weeks and cost $65.

Hip Hop Dance Class

 Age: Teen
  Monday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Wednesday - Thursday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
 
For teen girls.

Ivette's Total Toning

January 4, 2010 – March 27, 2010
 Age: Adult
  Monday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 
This class is FREE for members

Judi's Cardio Jam

January 4, 2010 – March 27, 2010
 Age: Adult
  Monday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 
This class is FREE for members

Learn English

  Tuesday 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
 
This is a free language class for members who would like to learn to speak and write english.

Learn to Play Soccer

January 23, 2010 – March 20, 2010
     Learn to Play Soccer is a ten–week instructional program for children ages 6–13. Our recreation staff and soccer coaches put together a curriculum suitable for the age group and gather all the necessary tools to run the program. 
 Age: Child, Teen
  Saturday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Mighty Mac's Cardio Kick Workout

January 18, 2010 – March 27, 2010
 Age: Adult
  Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 
This class is FREE for members

Move It & Tone It with Don

January 18, 2010 – March 27, 2010
     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Pilates with Props

January 18, 2010 – March 27, 2010
 Age: Adult
  Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 
This class will run for 10 weeks and cost $60.

Saturday Swim Lessons

February 6, 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:
10:00 a.m.          Beginner Level 2 Class for 6 – 14 year olds
11:00 a.m.          Beginner Level 1 Class for 6 – 14 year olds
12:00 p.m.          Tots Class for 3 – 5 year olds
  1:00 p.m.          Beginner Level 1 Class (A) for Adults
  2:00 p.m.          Beginner Level 1 Class (B) for Adults

 Age: Adult, Child, Teen
 
Call (718) 760-6969 for more information.

Senior Painting

 Age: Senior
  Friday 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM

Senior Sketching

 Age: Senior
  Monday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
 
For beginners

Senior Yoga

January 18, 2010 – March 27, 2010
 Age: Senior
  Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 
This class will run for 10 weeks and cost $65.

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

 Age: Child, Teen
  Monday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Wednesday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Friday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Team Handball

February 20, 2010 – March 13, 2010
     

Play Team Handball, one of the fastest and exciting Olympic sports today!  You will attend fun-filled clinics and get to participate in New York City's 6-week youth league.

For boys and girls 12-17. 
 Age: Child, Teen
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Teen Cardio Step Team

 Age: Teen
  Wednesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 
This exercise class is for both Females and Males.

Ultimate Aerobics with Nancy

January 18, 2010 – March 27, 2010
 Age: Adult
  Saturday 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
 
This is a FREE class for members

Yolanda's Spiced-up Aerobics

January 18, 2010 – March 27, 2010
 Age: Adult
  Monday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 
This class is FREE for members