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Jackie Robinson Recreation Center

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85 Bradhurst Avenue
New York, NY 10039
Located in Jackie Robinson Park

Center Manager: Sherrie Plowden
Deputy Center Manager: Vilma Jiminez
Phone: (212) 234-9607 (212) 234-9608
Fax: (212) 234-5683
Cross Streets: West 146th Street & Bradhurst Avenue
Directions: Bus, Train, Car, Bicycle and Walking Directions to Jackie Robinson Recreation Center by Google Maps
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.

Holidays

On holidays (New Year’s Day and Eve, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Easter, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Eve, and Christmas Day and Eve), recreation center hours will change. Please visit our Recreation Center Holiday Schedule for details.

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Facilities

Pool (Outdoor) (1)

Spray Shower (1)

Kitchen (1)

Gymnasium (1)

Locker Room (2)

Lobby (1)

Computer Resource Center (1)

Library (1)

Playground (1)

Cardio Room (1)

Fitness Room (1)

Sprinkler (1)

Multipurpose Room (1)

Basketball Court (Indoor) (1)

Facility Hours

Basketball

Monday 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM   (Adult)
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM   (Adult)
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM   (Adult)
Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM   (Adult)
Friday 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM   (Adult)
Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM   (Teen)
Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM   (Teen)
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM   (Child)
Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM   (Child)
Basketball Court closed from June 28, 2012 until September 3, 2012

Gymnasium

Equipped with full-court basketball court.

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

Monday 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM   (Adult)
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM   (Adult)
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM   (Adult)
Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM   (Adult)
Friday 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM   (Adult)
Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM   (Teen)
Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM   (Teen)
Friday 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM   (Teen)
Tuesday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM   (Child)
Thursday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM   (Child)
Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM   (Child)

Multi-Purpose 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 - Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 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 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Child)
Monday - Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM   (Teen)
Library is closed to the public, Monday-Thursday, 9:00AM - 2:00PM

Weight Room

Weight Room hours Monday-Friday 9am -8:45pm

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

Programs, Classes and Activities

Afterschool Program

September 19, 2012 – June 14, 2013

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

For more information, please visit the NYC Parks Afterschool page.

Age: Child

Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Computer Room: OA100 Adult Open Access

April 8, 2013 – June 15, 2013

During Open Access hours, users ages 18 and above may use the computer room for personal projects, research, communication, or to practice computer skills.

Age: Adult

Monday - Wednesday 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Computer Room: OA100 Adult Open Access

June 17, 2013 – June 29, 2013

During Open Access hours, users ages 18 and above may use the computer room for personal projects, research, communication, or to practice computer skills.

Age: Adult

Monday 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Computer Room: OT100 Open Teen Access

April 8, 2013 – June 15, 2013

During Open Access hours, users ages 12- 18 may use the computer room for personal projects, research, communication, or to practice computer skills.

Age: Teen

Monday - Friday 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Computer Room: OT100 Open Teen Access

June 17, 2013 – June 29, 2013

During Open Access hours, users ages 12- 18 may use the computer room for personal projects, research, communication, or to practice computer skills.

Age: Teen

Monday - Friday 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Computer Room: OY100 Open Youth Access

April 8, 2013 – June 15, 2013

During Open Access hours, users ages 6-12 may use the computer room for personal projects, research, communication, or to practice computer skills.

Age: Child

Monday - Friday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Computer Room: OY100 Open Youth Access

June 17, 2013 – June 29, 2013

During Open Access hours, users ages 6-12 may use the computer room for personal projects, research, communication, or to practice computer skills.

Age: Child

Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Computer Room: ST130 Genealogy Research

April 8, 2013 – June 15, 2013

Learn how to trace your family tree using online software and digitized paper records. Participants will learn how surnames change and how to separate rumor from fact.

Age: Adult, Senior

Tuesday 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Computer Room: ST140 Senior Bingo

April 8, 2013 – June 15, 2013

Seniors will be creating their own bingo cards using an excel spreadsheet and then playing the game!

Age: Adult, Senior

Thursday 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Computer Room: ST140 Senior Bingo

June 17, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Seniors will be creating their own bingo cards using an excel spreadsheet and then playing the game!

Age: Adult, Senior

Thursday 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Computer Room: ST208 Photofit!

April 8, 2013 – June 15, 2013

In this course, students will learn how to compress video files in order to be able to easily upload to various video sharing sites, such as Youtube, Blip, Vimeo and Facebook.

Age: Adult, Senior

Friday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Computer Room: ST208 Photofit!

June 17, 2013 – June 29, 2013

In this course, students will learn how to compress video files in order to be able to easily upload to various video sharing sites, such as Youtube, Blip, Vimeo and Facebook.

Age: Adult, Senior

Friday 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Computer Room: WF104 Intro to MS PowerPoint 2010 for Seniors

June 17, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Create a basic PowerPoint presentation and learn how to format text, insert graphics, alter colors, and more. Students will also practice their presentation skills.

Age: Adult

Tuesday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Computer Room: WF400a Digital Work MS Office

April 8, 2013 – June 14, 2013

An intensive curriculum that develops skills in office management and budgeting using Microsoft Office 2010 to become a Microsoft Office Specialist.

Age: Adult, Teen

Monday - Friday 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
This is a closed session for applicants only. Apply Online!

Computer Room: WF400a Digital Work MS Office

April 8, 2013 – June 15, 2013

An intensive curriculum that develops skills in office management and budgeting using Microsoft Office 2010 to become a Microsoft Office Specialist.

Age: Adult, Teen

Monday - Friday 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Computer Room: YP101 ASP Tech Curriculum

April 8, 2013 – June 15, 2013

The Afterschool Program Technology Curriculum offers youth ages 6-12 a variety of fun and educational computer-based activities to strengthen their academic and technology skills while encouraging creativity, self-awareness, and social activism.

Age: Teen

Monday - Tuesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Computer Room: YP105 Youth Homework Help

April 8, 2013 – June 15, 2013

During Homework Help, youth ages 6-12 receive homework assistance and time to complete their homework on the computer.

Age: Child

Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Cricket

April 11, 2013 – June 13, 2013

Introduction of a new sport for youth and adults.

Age: Adult, Teen

Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Outdoor Sports Adventure

June 1, 2013 – June 1, 2013

Having game play in and expanded area: track, cricket, hockey, cardio exercises and running.

Age: Child, Teen

Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Outdoor Sports Adventure

May 18, 2013 – May 18, 2013

Having game play in and expanded area: track, cricket, hockey, cardio exercises and running

Age:

Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Outdoor Sports Adventure

June 15, 2013 – June 15, 2013

Having game play in and expanded area: track, cricket, hockey, cardio exercises and running

Age:

Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Reggae and Soca Dance to Fitness

April 11, 2013 – June 13, 2013

Dance exercise with international music.

Age: Adult, Senior

Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Senior Basketball

April 10, 2013 – June 12, 2013

Seniors' physical and mental fitness is encouraged through a combination of basketball training and aerobic exercises.

Age: Senior

Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Senior Dance Exercise

April 9, 2013 – June 11, 2013

Exercise to better health with easy dance movements.

Age: Adult, Senior

Tuesday 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Shape Up NYC: Aerobics

Informed by the latest finding in exercise science and functional exercises, instructors focus on strengthening and fine tuning major muscle groups.

Instructor: Senora Williams

Age: Adult, Teen

Tuesday - Wednesday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and open to the public. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Shape Up NYC: Intensati

This revolutionary workout fuses high energy aerobics, martial arts, dance, yoga, and strength conditioning.  Combining spoken affirmations with simple choreography, Intensati provides a heart pumping, exhilarating workout that builds physical, mental and spiritual muscle.

Instructor: Greggory Stockbridge

Age: Adult, Teen

Tuesday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and available to those who are not recreation center members. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Shape Up NYC: Salsa

Combines Latin dance moves for a fun, dynamic workout.

Instructor: Luther Wynter

Saturday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and open to the public. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Soccer

April 5, 2013 – June 7, 2013

Basic soccer skills to game level.

Age: Child, Teen

Table Tennis

April 8, 2013 – June 12, 2013

Introduction to Table Tennis. Techniques, concentration, coordination and game play.

Age: Child, Teen

Monday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Teen Dance Team (JR Rebels)

April 10, 2013 – June 14, 2013

Promoting a way for urban teens to stay fit while doing something they enjoy in a controlled environment.

Age: Teen

Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Teen Fitness

April 8, 2013 – June 14, 2013

Introduction to light free weights and cardio strength that inspires and motivates teens to cultivate life-long healthy habits.

Age: Teen

Monday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tennis

April 1, 2013 – June 5, 2013

Basic instructional play for recreational purposes.

Age: Adult, Child, Teen

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

Toddler Sports T-Ball

April 9, 2013 – June 11, 2013

T-ball sports program for toddlers 3 to 5 years of age.  Helps develop motor and social skills in a fun environment.

Age: Preschool

Monday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Youth Art Explorers

April 2, 2013 – June 11, 2013

Teaching youth about basic and contemporary art.

Age: Teen

Monday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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