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Chelsea

430 West 25th Street
New York, NY 10010

Center Manager: Jamil Phillips
Deputy Center Manager: Nathalia I. Peralta & Ellis Mercer
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

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 
Registration Hours: Mon - Fri, 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sat, 9:00 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) - 5

Lobby - 1

Arts & Crafts Room - 1

Gymnasium - 1

Afterschool Room - 2

Facility Hours

Gymnasium

     

Adults (18+) Free Play: Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Adult Half Court Basketball (Close to youth/children): Thursday & Friday, 7:00 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

Beginner Volleyball: Monday, 6:00 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

Intermediate Volleyball: Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

(Fitness Room) Cardio Room

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM   (Everyone)
 
CLOSED on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. for Fitness Class.

(Fitness Room) Strength Training Room

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM   (Everyone)
 
CLOSED on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. for Fitness Class.

Computer Resource Center (CRC)

     

For more information, click on the link below:

http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/crc/index.html

Game Room

     

Game room consists of 2 billiard tables, 2 ping pong tables, and foosball tables.

Saturdays: 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. are for YOUTH AND FAMILY.

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM   (Adult)
  Monday - Friday 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM   (Child)
  Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM   (Everyone)

Pool - Adult Water Polo

  Tuesday 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM   (Adult)

Pool - General Swimming

  Monday 10:15 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM   (Adult)
  Tuesday - Wednesday 10:15 AM - 12:30 PM   (Adult)
  Thursday 10:15 AM - 12:30 PM, 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM   (Adult)
  Friday 10:15 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM   (Adult)
 
Children & Youth are not allowed, but General Swim on the weekend is great for families.

Pool - Lap Swimming

  Monday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 1:45 PM - 4:30 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
  Tuesday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM, 5:15 PM - 7:00 PM   (Adult)
  Wednesday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:45 PM - 3:45 PM, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
  Thursday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 6:15 PM - 9:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
  Friday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:45 PM - 4:30 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 10:45 AM, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM   (Adult)

Programs, Classes and Activities

Swim Team

     

The Parks swim-team training program trains swimmers and organizes teams for the annual Citywide Borough Cup Championship swimming competition. Youth between the ages of 6 and 18 who can swim 25 yards in reasonably good form will be able to participate. Locations and training times vary depending on the borough and pool.

 Age: Child, Teen

(Exercise Class) Aerobics

October 10, 2008 – December 12, 2008
     

Instructor: Bessye

FREE Promotional Class on October 3

 Age: Adult
  Friday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
 
$60 for 10-week session

(Exercise Class) Basic Yoga

October 6, 2008 – December 8, 2008
     

Instructor: Shivani

 Age: Adult
  Monday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 
$60 for 10-week session

(Exercise Class) Beginner Pilates

October 7, 2008 – December 11, 2008
     

Instructor: Dallas

FREE Promotional Classes on September 30 & October 2

 Age: Adult
  Tuesday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Thursday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
 
$60 for 10-week session (these are two separate classes, each requiring registration)

(Exercise Class) Full Body Trainer

October 8, 2008 – December 10, 2008
     

Instructor: Herminio

FREE Promotional Class on October 1

 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
 
$65 for 10-week session

(Exercise Class) Intermediate Yoga

October 8, 2008 – December 10, 2008
     

Instructor: Shivani

 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
 
$65 for 10-week session

(Exercise Class) Pilates

October 8, 2008 – December 10, 2008
     

Instructor: Bessye

FREE Promotional Class on October 1

 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 
$60 for 10-week session

(Exercise Class) Pilates with Props

October 7, 2008 – December 11, 2008
     

Instructor: Dallas

FREE Promotional classes on September 30 & October 2

 Age: Adult
  Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 
$60 for 10-week session (these are two separate classes, each requiring registration)

(Exercise Class) Senior Yoga

October 7, 2008 – December 9, 2008
     

Instructor: Shivani

 Age: Senior
  Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 
$60 for 10-week session

(Exersice Class) 50+ Adult Fitness

October 10, 2008 – December 12, 2008
     

Instructor: Herminio

FREE Promotional Class on October 3

 Age: Adult, Senior
  Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
 
$65 for 10-week session

(Exersice Class) Water Aerobics

October 6, 2008 – December 11, 2008
     

Instructor: Susan

FREE Promotional Classes on September 29 & October 2

 Age: Adult, Senior
  Monday 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  Thursday 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
 
$60 for 10-week session (these are two separate classes, each requiring registration)

(Free Class) Aerobics

     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Friday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

(Free Class) Afro-Brazilian Workout

     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Friday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

(Free Class) Body Blast Conditioning

     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Monday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

(Free Class) Body Sculpting

     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

(Free Class) Cardio Body Toning

     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Monday - Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Friday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Afterschool Swim Lessons

October 20, 2008 – December 19, 2008
     Parks & Recreation’s Fall 2008 After School Learn to Swim program is free and offers classes for children ages 6-14 at nine pools across the city. 

Registration will be held from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on October 11 and 18 or from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on October 15, 11, 17, & 18.  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

Saturday Swim Lessons

October 25, 2008 – December 20, 2008
     Parks & Recreation’s Fall 2008 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, October 11 and Saturday, October 18 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Children will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis. 
 Age: Adult, Child, Preschool, Senior, Teen
  Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
 
Call (718) 760-6969 for more information.

Senior Painting Class

     

An art program designed for seniors that have a serious interest in painting acrylics. It provides an opportunity for seniors to learn new techniques as well strengthen their skills.

 Age: Senior
  Friday 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Studio 25 Teen Art Program

Starts October 6, 2008
     Studio 25 is an art program designed for youths that have a serious interest in learning the fundamental techniques in drawing and painting. It provides an opportunity for young adults to learn new techniques.
 Age: Teen
  Monday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Teen Drama Hour

     

In collaboration with the Stella Adler Outreach.

 Age: Teen
  Tuesday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
 
Instructor: Carlos Caldart

Water Polo

 Age: Adult
  Tuesday 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM