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Jackie Robinson Recreation Center

85 Bradhurst Avenue
New York, NY 10030
Located in Jackie Robinson Park

Center Manager: Sherrie Plowden
Deputy Center Manager: Farrell Coates
Phone: (212) 234-9607 (212) 234-9608
Fax: (212) 234-5683
Cross Streets: West 146th Street & Bradhurst Avenue
Directions: A, B, C & D trains to 145th Street station. Walk east on West 145th Street. Turn left on to Bradhurst Avenue.
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

 

Hours of Operation

Building Hours

  Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 8:45 PM
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
 
Registration Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

 

Facilities

Sprinkler - 1

Library - 1

Spray Shower - 1

Kitchen - 1

Pool (Outdoor) - 1

Gymnasium - 1

Playground - 1

Fitness Room - 1

Play Room - 1

Dance Room - 1

Performance Space - 1

Computer Resource Center - 1

Multipurpose Room - 1

Cardio Room - 1

Locker Room - 2

Basketball Court (Indoor) - 1

Lobby - 1

Baseball Field - 2

Facility Hours

Basketball

  Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM   (Teen)
  Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM   (Teen)
  Tuesday 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM   (Adult)
  Thursday - Friday 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM   (Adult)

Community Room/Fitness Room

     Dubbed "the dugout" for its Jackie Robinson-inspired artwork, the space also serves as a meeting place for tenant associations, community-based groups, and other not-for-profit organizations.
  Monday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM   (Adult)
  Tuesday - Wednesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM   (Adult)
  Thursday - Friday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM   (Adult)
  Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM   (Teen)
  Friday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM   (Senior)

Exercise Studio

     Equipped with rubberized floor, mirrored wall, and exercise equipment.
  Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 AM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM   (Adult)
  Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Child)

Gymnasium

     Equipped with full-court basketball court.

**No food, beverages, boots, shoes, or personal belongings are allowed inside the gymnasium area.

  Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 7:45 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM   (Everyone)

Multi-Purpose Room

  Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM   (Adult)
  Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Child)
  Monday - Friday 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM   (Teen)

Rachel Robinson Lending Library

     The library was dedicated to Rachel Robinson, widow of Jackie Robinson, in 2004 for her continuous support of the Jackie Robinson Recreation Center and Park.
  Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM   (Everyone)

Weight Room

  Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 7:45 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM   (Everyone)

Programs, Classes and Activities

Computer Resource Room (CRC)

Afterschool Program

     This free Turn 2 Foundation-sponsored program runs during the school calendar year. The program offers music, visual arts, drama, literacy, social competency, computer courses, and sports and fitness opportunities to all registered participants.

For more information, please click on this link:
http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/programs/afterschool/asp_info.html
 Age: Child

Exercise Class: Yoga

 Age: Adult
  Tuesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  Thursday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Instructional Tennis

 Age: Adult
  Monday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Wednesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 
Lessons are offered to children, every first and fourth Saturday of each month from 11:00am-1:00pm.

Jackie Robinson Playhouse

October 6, 2009 – November 17, 2009
     Free 7-week soccer clinic program for children ages 3-5. Through Parks’ professional coaching, children will learn the fundamental technical skills in soccer where the emphasis is on FUN!
 Age: Preschool
  Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Senior Dance Group

  Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Shape Up New York

September 8, 2009 – December 19, 2009
     This free family fitness program is sponsored through a partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Certified fitness instructors focus on cardiovascular fitness, muscle strengthening, and flexibility.

For more information, please click here.
 Age: Family
  Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Teen Game Night

 Age: Teen
  Monday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Thursday - Friday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wrestling

 Age: Child, Teen
  Friday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
 
For youth and teens