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Membership Information
How to Apply
Apply for a membership today at one of our Recreation Center locations. You can pay for a membership with a check or money order made out to "City of New York/Parks & Recreation" or with any major credit card or debit card with a credit card logo. Please bring two forms of identification, including a state or federal identification that carries your photograph, such as a driver’s license issued from any state, or a current passport. If you do not have two valid forms of identification, find out how to obtain them at Get Your ID.
How Much It Costs
Standard membership includes scheduled access to gym, fitness room, computer room, pool (with pool membership) and other facilities for one year. Instructor-led courses such as aerobics, martial arts, music or yoga may require additional session fees.
| Membership Option | Annual Membership Fee | Access |
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Child/Youth (under 18) |
Free | All Centers |
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Adults (18 through 61) |
$100 | Any Center without an indoor pool |
| $150 | All Centers | |
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Seniors (62 and up) |
$25 | All Centers |
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You can pay for a membership with a check or money order made out to "City of New York/Parks & Recreation", or by credit card or debit card with a credit card logo. |
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Holiday Schedule
All Recreation Centers are closed on six holidays: Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Easter, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.
For the following recognized holidays, Recreation Centers will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, and Veterans Day.
Recreation Centers will open at regularly scheduled times and close early at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, and New Year?s Eve.
Special Promotions
Try a Rec Center for Free: BeFitNYC Free First MondaysEvery first Monday of the month, the City’s recreation centers open their doors for a FREE day of health, fun and fitness. Recreation center facilities, programs, and classes are available free of charge, including aerobic classes, yoga, weight-training, cardio machines, and more. Some classes are available for a small fee.
Give the Gift of HealthRecreation Center Gift memberships are now available at indoor recreation facilities citywide. Call individual recreation centers for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be a New York City resident to join a recreation center?
No. Recreation center membership is open to anyone. To register you will need a current, valid form of state or federal identification that carries your photograph, such as a driver's license. For more information about registering for center membership, please call or visit one of our locations.
I am visiting New York City. Is it possible to use a recreation center during my stay?
You are welcome to use any of our recreation centers; however, we require anyone wishing to use our facilities to become a member. Memberships are processed at the centers, and the fee can be paid by credit card, check, or money order (we do not accept cash, business checks, starter checks, or checks from banks outside of New York). Please visit our Indoor Recreation Facilities page to view the schedules and locations of our centers. We hope you enjoy your visit to New York City!
What sort of recreation center discounts do you offer? What if I cannot afford to pay?
Membership in Parks' recreation centers remains one of the best values available to New Yorkers to address their recreational and fitness needs. In establishing these fees, we wanted to ensure that no group would bear an unreasonable financial burden.
- Children can use the recreation centers free of charge.
- Seniors need to pay only $25 a year.
- All other adult users pay the full membership fee, which is never more than $150 a year, well below the cost of private or non-profit health clubs.
There are also many ways for people to get fit for free—you may walk or jog in a park, swim for free at our outdoor pools or beaches, bike our greenways, or take a Shape Up New York class, which is a free fitness program offered through a joint effort between Parks and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. You can find links to all these resources and more by visiting BeFitNYC, our recreation search engine.
When did the fees for recreation centers increase, and what are the new prices?
As of July 1, 2011, recreation center membership fees have increased to $100 for recreation centers without indoor pools, and $150 for recreation centers with indoor pools. Membership fees for senior citizens are now $25. Children will continue to be able to join recreation centers for free.
If I am a member of a Recreation Center without a pool ($100 membership), can I use a Recreation Center with a pool ($150 membership)?
If you have a $100 membership to a Recreation Center, you can use any recreation center without a pool; however you must upgrade to a $150 membership if you would like to use a Recreation Center with a pool.
Which adult membership is right for me?
The $150 pool membership allows you access to all of our centers. If you plan on only using centers without indoor pools, then the $100 non-pool membership would be suitable for you.
Related Information
Recreation Centers: Learn more about recreation centers and find a recreation center near you.Frequently Asked Questions: Common questions about recreation center membership.
BeFitNYC: Find fitness facilities, programs, and leagues in your neighborhood!
Online Survey: Help us improve our indoor recreation facilities by participating in the online Indoor Recreation Facilities Survey.
