PARK FACT:

Originally built in 1914, Betsy Head Memorial Playground housed the city's first recreation facility designed to include a public outdoor swimming pool and bath house.

Betsy Head Memorial Playground

Recreation Centers

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Since 1910, the City of New York/Parks & Recreation has provided the most affordable and extensive network of recreational services throughout New York City. Our Recreation Facilities (Recreation Centers, Community Centers, Field Houses, and Nature Centers) offer services such as indoor pools, weight rooms, basketball courts, dance studios, boxing rings, art studios, game rooms, and libraries.

All of our Recreation Facilities offer a wide range of programs for all ages, such as aerobics, dancing, computer classes, and art. Most of our programs are free or available at a modest cost, and all are open to the general public. Each facility is equipped with a professional staff who provide organized and free-play activities that are safe, fun, and educational.

Membership Information and Prices

Standard membership includes scheduled access to gym, pool, and other facilities for one year. Instructor-led courses such as aerobics, martial arts, music, or yoga may require additional session fees.

	Seniors (55 and up)	Adults (18 and up)	Youths (under 18)
Recreation Centers without indoor pools	$10	$50	Free
Recreation Centers with indoor pools	$10	$75	Free
You can pay for a membership with a check or money order made out to "Department of Parks & Recreation" or by credit card. Please bring two forms of identification, including a photo ID.

Gift Memberships

Give the Gift of Health!
Recreation Center Gift Memberships are now available at 22 recreation centers Citywide.

Online Survey

Help us improve our recreation centers by participating in the online Recreation Center Survey.

Types of Indoor Recreation Facilities

Recreation Centers - Recreation facilities that are owned and operated by the Parks Department; paid membership is required.
Community Centers - Parks facility with programming operated by community-based organizations.
Field House - a Parks facility that either operates seasonally or offers a limited number of programs.
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