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J. Hood Wright Recreation Center

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351 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10033
Located in J. Hood Wright Park

Center Manager: Kristine Zagorski Kelly
Deputy Center Manager: Stephanie Harris
Phone: (212) 927-1563 (212) 927-1514
Fax: (212) 927-1514
Cross Streets: West 174th Street & Fort Washington Avenue
Directions: Bus, Train, Car, Bicycle and Walking Directions to J. Hood Wright Recreation Center by Google Maps
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

All Recreation Centers (except the Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Aquatic Center) will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 28, 2012. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. The Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Aquatic Center will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2012.

 

Hours of Operation

Building Hours

     

 

  Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  Friday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
 
Registration Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

Facilities

Playground - 1

Game Room - 1

Ping Pong Table - 1

Fitness Room - 1

Multipurpose Room - 1

Computer Resource Center - 1

Library - 1

Basketball Court (Outdoor) - 2

Kitchen - 1

Athletic Field - 2

Handball Court (Outdoor) - 2

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Facility Hours

Computer Room

  Monday - Tuesday 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM   (Everyone)
  Wednesday 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM   (Everyone)
  Thursday 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM   (Everyone)
  Friday 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM   (Everyone)

Fitness Room

  Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM   (Everyone)
  Friday 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM   (Everyone)

Game Room

  Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM   (Everyone)
  Friday 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM   (Everyone)

Programs, Classes and Activities

Computer Resource Room (CRC)

     Please visit our CRC webpage for more information about this program.

Afterschool Program

     Please visit our Parks Afterschool web page for more information about this program.

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

Billard

     

Tables are available for free play. Staff will give pointers if necessary.

  Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Chess

     

Boards and pieces will be set out for free play. Staff will give pointers if necessary.

  Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Shape Up NYC: Yoga

Starts November 22, 2011
     

Instructor: Amy Whiffen 


Beginner Yoga  class, all levels are welcome.

  Tuesday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
 
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and open to the public. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Shape Up NYC: Zumba

Starts May 16, 2012
     

Instructor: Cindya Davis

Zumba workout fuses latin dance movements and music to generate optimal fitness and fun!


  Wednesday 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
 
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and open to the public. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Table Tennis

     

Members participate in an instructional element, and take part in a friendly competitions.

  Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Teens Fitness Workout

     Participants will engage in a few fitness activities such as: stretching, jogging, push-ups, and sit-ups.
 Age: Teen
  Wednesday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Walk NYC

Starts June 6, 2012
     

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.

 

  Wednesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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