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59 West

533 West 59th Street
New York, NY 10019
Located in West 59th St Rec Ctr & Pool

Center Manager: Doris Smith
Deputy Center Manager: Vilma Jimenez
Phone: (212) 397-3159 (212) 397-3166
Fax: (212) 397-3101
Cross Streets: West 59th Street between 10th and 11th avenues
Directions:

A, B, C, D, 1 trains to 59th Street/Columbus Circle station.

M7, M11, AND M57 buses to 59th Street/Columbus Circle stop.


Driving Directions:

1st direction: Take West Side Highway north or south to 56th Street. Go one block east to West End Avenue. Turn left, then go three blocks to 59th Street. Make a right turn, and the center is mid-block on the left.

2nd direction: From North-Columbus Avenue to 59th Street, make right turn, go straight 1.5 blocks. The center is on the right. From South-10th Avenue to 59th Street, make left turn. The center is mid-block on the right.



 

Hours of Operation

Building Hours

     Please be advised that W59 Recreation Center will be closed on November 19 and expected to reopen on the 20th.
  Monday - Friday 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 
Registration Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

 

Facilities

Pool (Indoor) - 1

Fitness Room - 1

Multipurpose Room - 1

Climbing Wall - 1

Locker Room - 2

Basketball Court (Indoor) - 1

Facility Hours

Basketball

     

Tuesday - Ladies Night, 7:30 - 8:45 p.m.

Thursday - Men's Night, 7:30 - 8:45 p.m.

  Monday 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM   (Child)
  Tuesday 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM   (Adult)
  Thursday 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM   (Adult)

Fitness Room

     Treadmills, Stairmasters, Lifecycles, free weights, and strength machines.
  Monday - Friday 9:30 AM - 8:45 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:45 PM   (Adult)
 
Members must be 16 years of age and above.

Pool: General Swim

     

Children 13 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian 18 years or older, who must also be a center member.

  Monday - Friday 1:00 PM - 8:45 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 12:00 PM - 3:45 PM   (Everyone)
 
** Mon - Fri, General Swim is combined with Lap Swim

Pool: Lap Swim

  Monday - Friday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM   (Adult)

Programs, Classes and Activities

Adult Dance Class

Starts October 1, 2008
 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Chess

  Monday 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM
  Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM

Children's Activities

 Age: Child
  Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Children's Modern Dance Class

 Age: Child
  Saturday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Disco Roller Skating - Family Night

      Skates & protective equipment are not provided.
  Friday 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM

Men's Basketball

     For registered members only.
 Age: Adult
  Gender: Men
  Tuesday 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM

Teen Hip Hop Dance Class

     For members ages 13- 17.
 Age: Teen
  Tuesday 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
 
For teens 13-17 years who enjoy dancing. Be prepared to perform.

Volleyball

Starts October 6, 2008
     Open Play
  Monday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Women's Basketball

     For registered members only
  Gender: Women
  Thursday 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM

Youth Basketball

     For registered members only
 Age: Child, Teen
  Monday 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
  Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM