J. Hood Wright Recreation Center
Membership Information and Holiday Schedule
351 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY
10033
Located in J. Hood Wright Park
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.
Hours of Operation
Building Hours
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| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM | |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM | |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
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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. |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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.
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Afterschool Program
Please visit our Parks Afterschool web page for more information about this program.
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| Age: Child | ||
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | |
BillardTables are available for free play. Staff will give pointers if necessary. |
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| 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 | |
ChessBoards and pieces will be set out for free play. Staff will give pointers if necessary. |
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| 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
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| Tuesday | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | |
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Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and open to the public.
Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.
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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! |
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| Wednesday | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | |
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Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and open to the public.
Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.
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Table TennisMembers participate in an instructional element, and take part in a friendly competitions. |
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |


