Tony Dapolito Recreation Center

     

The center is closed to the general public Mondays-Fridays between 2:15 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. while youth hours are in session.

Registration Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Please note that all schedules and programs are subject to change. Contact recreation center directly for updated information.

     

The indoor pool has reopened for the fall season. The latest schedule will be available on the website shortly. Please call the recreation center or check this website soon for updated times.

     No adults are allowed between 2:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

     

Full Court games are played in the east gym while half court games are played in the west gym. We supply basketballs however feel free to bring your own.

Some days this activity will be located in the east gym and others the west gym, please ask staff for the location.

     

Open dodgeball games are available in the East gym.

September 13, 2011 – June 17, 2012
     For more information, visit our Parks afterschool program web page.

Badminton rackets and shuttle cocks are provided at the front desk (membership card must be left).

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012

April 28, 2012 – June 23, 2012
     

The Learn to Swim program offers free swim lessons for toddlers (1½-5), children (6-17), and adults (18+) of all ages at our indoor pools. Parks offers two 10-week sessions and one 9-week session of swim instruction during the indoor pool season.

More Information about Learn to Swim and How to Register

February 4, 2012 – April 7, 2012
     

The Learn to Swim program offers free swim lessons for toddlers (1½-5), children (6-17), and adults (18+) of all ages at our indoor pools. Parks offers two 10-week sessions and one 9-week session of swim instruction during the indoor pool season.

More Information about Learn to Swim and How to Register

January 3, 2012 – May 19, 2012
     

Parks & Recreation offers young New Yorkers an opportunity to join a Parks swim team. Practice sessions are held weekdays and Saturdays and emphasize stroke technique, endurance and speed training, starts and turns, rules and sportsmanship.

Youths between the ages of 6 and 18 who can swim 50 meters in reasonably good form may try out for the team. All participants are required to submit a completed application and a copy of their birth certificate before trying out. To renew your membership or to try out for a team, please call Citywide Aquatics at (718) 760-6969 ext. 0.

     

Instructor: Elise Green

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

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.

     Instructor: Michelle Albert

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.

Starts October 3, 2011
     

Zumba 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.

 

Note: This class is canceled on President's Day on Monday February 20, 2012. Normal scheduling will resume the following week.

 

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.

January 11, 2011 – July 1, 2012
     An exhilarating workout in the pool, which includes a cardiovascular workout, body sculpting and toning of abs and thighs using the resistance of water. Water accommodates your level of fitness.

These classes run 10 weeks. One session will be held on Tuesday, while we also offer one on Thursday. This class is an additional $75.00.

December 5, 2011 – February 25, 2012
     

In partnership with the New York Rangers and Live Positively, Coca Cola, Parks is offering free youth street hockey clinics for boys and girls aged 7-15. The clinics will provide instruction on how to play street hockey and tips on the importance of exercising and eating a balanced diet.

Learn more about the New York Rangers Youth Street Hockey clinics.