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PARK FACT:
The aquatic-themed murals lining the pool wall contain more than 175,000 hand-placed mosaic tessarae!
Chelsea Recreation Center
W. 25 St., 9 Ave. To 10 Ave.
Manhattan
Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner
Acres: 0.39
A state-of-the-art facility, the Chelsea Recreation Center is a neighborhood gem that boasts eclectic offerings for New Yorkers of all ages. Chelsea is one of the largest recreation centers in the city, and visitors make full use of its crisp facilities and extensive sports, arts, and educational programming for kids and adults alike. The center features a six-lane, 25-yard pool, a gymnasium with basketball and volleyball courts, plus fitness rooms, a dance studio, a game room, and an arts and crafts room. Fitness classes offered range from gymnastics and ballet to aerobics and yoga. Beyond athletics, the center also hosts teen open mic nights, a hip-hop club, drama hour, and senior painting workshops, to name a few. In addition, the Computer Resource Center provides free computer access and instruction for skills such as word processing, internet use, web design, and desktop publishing.
Events
A multi-media exhibition of African-Americans who have contributed to the advancement of the wide array of sports.
