Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center
Membership Information and Holiday Schedule
670 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
11216
Located in Herbert Von King Park
Phone: (718) 622-2082
Fax: (718) 622-2598
Cross Streets: Marcy and Tompkins avenues
Directions: Bus, Train, Car, Bicycle and Walking Directions to Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center by Google Maps
This is a Limited Access Recreation Center.
Hours of Operation
Building HoursNew Building Hours. Mon- Fri 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM. Saturday- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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| Monday - Friday | 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM | |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
Facilities
Spray Shower - 1 |
Computer Resource Center - 1 |
Playground - 2 |
Basketball Court (Outdoor) - 1 |
Multipurpose Room - 1 |
Baseball Field - 1 |
Kitchen - 1 |
Auditorium - 1 |
Handball Court (Outdoor) - 2 |
Arts & Crafts Room - 2 |
Dance Room - 1 |
Amphitheater (Outdoor) - 1 |
Facility Hours
AuditoriumComing soon: The 150 seat theatre will be open for Dance, Plays, Movies, and other performances. |
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| Monday - Friday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Teen) | |
| Monday - Friday | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Child) | |
Computer Resource Class (CRC) |
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| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Child) | |
| Monday - Friday | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Senior) | |
| Monday - Friday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Teen) | |
Dance Room |
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| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Child) | |
| Monday - Friday | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Senior) | |
| Monday - Friday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Teen) | |
Dance Room - Dancersize |
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| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Adult) | |
Dance Room - Karate |
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| Saturday | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Everyone) | |
Dance Room - Yoga |
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| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Senior) | |
Kitchen |
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| Monday - Friday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Teen) | |
| Monday - Friday | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Senior) | |
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Child) | |
Programs, Classes and Activities
AerobicsInstructor: Asante Akwesi Low to medium impact aerobics geared towards increasing cardio vascular function and muscle tone. |
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| Saturday | 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM | |
Drama Program for Teens
Instructor: Debra Britt
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| Age: Teen | ||
| Monday - Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | |
| Thursday - Friday | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
Shape Up NYC: Tight & RightInstructor: Jodi Cornish A fun, dynamic interval training workout designed by Personal Trainer, Jodi Cornish to challenge the whole body and efficiently burn fat. This class will use free weights, medicine balls and body bars. Sweat it out and have fun!
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| Age: Adult, Senior, Teen | ||
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |
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Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and available to those who are not recreation center members.
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Shape Up NYC: YogaInstructor: Asante Akwesi
While yoga is primarily about stretching, it also develops strength and increases flexibility. Each pose has a specific purpose.
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| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM | |
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Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and available to those who are not recreation center members.
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Shape Up NYC: ZumbaZumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps.
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and open to the public. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.
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| Thursday | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
Tae Kwon DoInstructed by Master R. Nash (5th degree black belt). Our class is a basic Tae Kwon Do class, instructed by Master R. Nash (5th degree black belt). Our lessons are free. The ages range from 6 years old to adult. General classes are from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays. |
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| Age: Adult, Child, Teen | ||
| Monday - Thursday | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | |
| Friday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
Teens
Various teen programs such as open mike, dance, drama, and meetings.
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| Age: Teen | ||
| Monday - Friday | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | |
Walk NYC
Starts April 16, 2012
Instructor: Chiquita Greene Walk NYC is a FREE program that encourages New Yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. With funding provided by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Parks will staff locations throughout the city with trained walking instructors to lead one-hour walks (unless otherwise noted). All are welcome! For more information, please email rsvpwalknyc@parks.nyc.gov. |
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| Age: Adult, Senior, Teen | ||
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |


