Chelsea Recreation Center
Membership Information | Holiday Schedule
430 West 25th Street
New York, NY
10001
Located in Chelsea Recreation Center
Deputy Center Manager: Lisa Brooks
Phone: (212) 255-3705
Fax: (212) 255-3706
Cross Streets: 9th & 10th avenues
Directions: Bus, Train, Car, Bicycle and Walking Directions to Chelsea Recreation Center by Google Maps
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.
Hours of Operation
Building Hours
Registration Hours:
Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Members are encouraged to secure valuables in security lockers located near the front desk. It is recommended that a strong/sturdy key lock be used to secure belongings in the locker room.
Youth and children are permitted in the building only from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M on school days, holidays and half days. After 6:00 P.M. youth are permitted in building only if attending a structured youth program.
Management reserves the right to amend all schedules & room availabilities without prior notice.
| Monday - Friday | 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Saturday - Sunday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
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The swimming pool is open Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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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 (Indoor) (1)
Afterschool Room (2)
Dance Room (2)
Gymnasium (1)
Game Room (1)
Lobby (1)
Locker Room (7)
Cardio Room (2)
Computer Resource Center (1)
Volleyball Court (Indoor) (2)
Fitness Room (1)
Table Tennis Table (3)
Arts & Crafts Room (1)
Basketball Court (Indoor) (6)
Facility Hours
Computer Resource Center (CRC)
Fitness Room: Bikes (Spinners & Cardio Bikes)
Located on the 5th floor.
Must be 16 years and older to use fitness equipment.
| Monday - Friday | 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM (Everyone) |
| Saturday - Sunday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Everyone) |
Fitness Room: Cardio Machines
Located on the 3th floor.
Treadmills, Isotrack Climbers, Ellipticals.
Must be 16 years and older to use fitness equipment.
| Monday - Friday | 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM (Everyone) |
| Saturday - Sunday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Everyone) |
Fitness Room: Strength Training Room
Located on the 4th floor.
Must be 16 years and older to use fitness equipment.
| Monday - Friday | 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM (Everyone) |
| Saturday - Sunday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Everyone) |
Game Room
Game room includes two billiard tables, three ping pong tables, and two foosball tables.
| Monday - Friday | 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Adult) |
| Saturday - Sunday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Adult) |
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Teen) |
| Saturday - Sunday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Teen) |
Gymnasium: Youth Boys Basketball Practice
| Thursday | 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Teen) |
Gymnasium: Adult Floor Hockey
| Tuesday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Adult) |
Gymnasium: Adult Volleyball
| Friday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Everyone) |
Gymnasium: Basketball - Adult Free Play
| Monday | 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Adult) |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Adult) |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Adult) |
| Thursday - Friday | 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Adult) |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Adult) |
Gymnasium: High School Volleyball Tournament
| Tuesday | 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM (Teen) |
| Wednesday | 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM (Teen) |
| Thursday | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Teen) |
Gymnasium: Youth Free Play
| Monday | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Teen) |
| Friday | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Teen) |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Teen) |
Programs, Classes and Activities
Aerobics: Afro-Brazilian Zumba Party
February 1, 2013 – June 14, 2013
Zumba combines Latin and International music with a fun and effective workout.
This class is free to members only.
Age: Adult, Senior
| Friday | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Aerobics: Body Toning with Juan
April 8, 2013 – June 10, 2013
Get fit with this fun class that pushes you to tone your body.
Age: Adult
| Monday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Aerobics: Complete Conditioning with Cora
January 28, 2013 – June 10, 2013
Aerobic exercise that uses an elevated platform to combine strength and toning exercises.
This class is free to members only.
Age: Adult, Senior
| Monday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Aerobics: Conditioning with Margatta
January 30, 2013 – June 12, 2013
A fun filled aerobic workout that will get you moving.
This class is free to members only.
Age: Adult, Senior
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Aerobics: Dorothy's Dynamic Body Conditioning
January 30, 2013 – June 12, 2013
A fast paced workout with lots of movement and music.
This class is free to members only.
Age: Adult, Senior
| Wednesday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Art Explorers
April 15, 2013 – June 1, 2013
Meets the first Saturday of the month in May and June.
Age: Child
| Saturday | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Computer Room: DL000 One-on-One Help
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Thursday | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Computer Room: DL104 Social Networking
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Computer Room: DL105 Keyboard Basics
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Monday | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Computer Room: DL106 Mouse Basics
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Computer Room: DL111 Intro to Email
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Monday | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Computer Room: DL200 NY Cares One-on-One Help
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
| Tuesday | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
Computer Room: DL200 NY Cares One-on-One Help
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
| Tuesday | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
Computer Room: IT103 Intro to Computer Programming JAVA
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Monday | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Computer Room: IT103 Intro to Computer Programming JAVA
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Monday | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Computer Room: MM102 Illustration Vector Graphics
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Computer Room: MM105 Intro to Print Design
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Computer Room: MM201 Interm Digital Photography Photographing People/Collage
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Friday | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Computer Room: MM206 Interm Digital Video -Narrative Shorts
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Thursday | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Computer Room: MM209 Audio for Broadcast and Film
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Friday | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Computer Room: NYCares Teen College Preparation (Closed Session)
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Teen
| Thursday | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Computer Room: NYCares Teen College Preparation (Closed Session)
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Teen
| Thursday | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Computer Room: OA100 Adult Open Access
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Thursday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM |
Computer Room: OA100 Adult Open Access
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Thursday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM |
Computer Room: OT100 Teen Open Access
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Teen
| Friday | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Computer Room: OT100 Teen Open Access
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Teen
| Friday | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Computer Room: ST203 Track Your Fitness Online
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Monday - Wednesday | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Computer Room: ST203 Track Your Fitness Online
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Monday - Wednesday | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Computer Room: WF040 GED (Closed Session)
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age:
| Monday | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Computer Room: WF040 GED (Closed Session)
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age:
| Monday | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Computer Room: WF085 Starting Your Own Business
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Adult
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Computer Room: WF201 Intermediate MS Word 2010
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Computer Room: WF202 Intern MS Excel 2010
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Adult
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Computer Room: WF302 Advanced MS Word 2010
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Adult
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Computer Room: YP101 ASP Technology Curriculum
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Child
| Monday | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Computer Room: YP101 ASP Technology Curriculum
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Child
| Monday | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Computer Room: YP102 Global Partners Jr. (Closed Session)
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Child
| Tuesday | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Computer Room: YP102 Global Partners Jr. (Closed Session)
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Child
| Tuesday | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Computer Room: YP104B Digital Passport (Closed Session)
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Wednesday | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Computer Room: YP104B Digital Passport (Closed Session)
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Adult, Senior
| Wednesday | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Computer Room: YP200 Kids Health Newsletter
April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Age: Child
| Thursday | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Computer Room: YP200 Kids Health Newsletter
May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Age: Child
| Thursday | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Fit 4 Teens
April 2, 2013 – June 2, 2013
A mix of calisthenics, body toning, and cardio to get moving in a fun and high energy class.
Age: Teen
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Gymnasium: Adult Basketball League
The court is open for members of the adult basketball league.
The court is open for members of the adult basketball league.
Age:
| Monday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Gymnasium: Adult Floor Hockey
Adult floor hockey participants get competitive in this fun sport.
Adult floor hockey participants get competitive in this fun sport.
Age: Adult
| Tuesday | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Gymnasium: Adult Free Play
Take your game to the next level in our open basketball court. Shoot some hoops, start a pick up game, practice drills or get fit while having fun.
Take your game to the next level in our open basketball court. Shoot some hoops, start a pick up game, practice drills or get fit while having fun.
Age: Adult
| Monday - Tuesday | 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Thursday - Friday | 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
Gymnasium: Adult Volleyball
Age:
| Friday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Gymnasium: Free Play
Take your game to the next level in our open basketball court. Shoot some hoops, start a pick up game, practice drills or get fit while having fun.
Take your game to the next level in our open basketball court. Shoot some hoops, start a pick up game, practice drills or get fit while having fun.
| Sunday | 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM |
Gymnasium: Steady Buckets
This program is presented in cooperation with Steady Buckets.
Steady Buckets is a neighborhood-based, professional approach to teaching young people in Downtown Manhattan the fun and fundamentals of basketball and giving them hard-to-find available court time for practice.
For more information, visit the Steady Buckets website.
This program is presented in cooperation with Steady Buckets.
Steady Buckets is a neighborhood-based, professional approach to teaching young people in Downtown Manhattan the fun and fundamentals of basketball and giving them hard-to-find available court time for practice.
For more information, visit the Steady Buckets website.
Age:
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Gymnasium: Teen Basketball Skill Development
March 10, 2013 – May 26, 2013
Age: Teen
| Sunday | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Gymnasium: Teen Co-Ed Volleyball Play
April 2, 2013 – June 2, 2013
The gym is reserved for volleyball play. Participants must be members, ages 13 to 18.
Age: Teen
| Wednesday | 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
Gymnasium: Teen Girls Basketball Practice
The gymnasium is reserved for the Teen Girls Basketball participants.
The gymnasium is reserved for the Teen Girls Basketball participants.
Age: Teen
Gender: Women
| Thursday | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Gymnasium: Teen Girls Basketball Tournament
The gym is reserved for the Teen Girls Basketball Tournament. Participants must be members of the Teen Girls Basketball team, ages 13-18.
Age: Teen
Gender: Women
| Tuesday | 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
Gymnasium: Teen Girls Flag Football
April 11, 2013 – June 13, 2013
Football enthusiasts, hone your coordination, agility and strategy in this open flag football play.
Open to girls ages 13 to 18.
Age: Teen
Gender: Women
| Thursday | 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
Gymnasium: Youth Free Play
Take your game to the next level in our open basketball court. Shoot some hoops, start a pick up game, practice drills or get fit while having fun.
Take your game to the next level in our open basketball court. Shoot some hoops, start a pick up game, practice drills or get fit while having fun.
Age: Child, Teen
| Monday | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Gymnasium: Youth Street Hockey
Age:
| Saturday | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Shakeem's Warrior Workout
April 11, 2013 – June 13, 2013
Challenge yourself in this fast-paced fitness class focusing on conditioning and body toning.
Age: Adult
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Shape Up NYC: Feldenkrais with Frederick
The Feldenkrais method is designed to improve movement repertoire, aiming to expand and refine the use of the self through awareness, in order to reduce pain or limitations in movement, and promote general well-being.
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Shape Up NYC: Pilates with Frederick
A system of exercises using special apparatus, designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, and posture, and enhance mental awareness.
Age: Adult, Senior, Teen
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Spin Class
January 28, 2013 – June 12, 2013
Spinning can be a great way to get a vigorous workout - burning calories and keeping your muscles in shape.
| Monday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Swimming Pool: Advanced Swim Class
February 17, 2013 – May 28, 2013
Advanced swimmers are ready to be introduced to the competitive aspects of swimming. Students will learn breaststroke and butterfly while freestyle and backstroke continue to be reinforced.
Age: Adult, Senior
| Sunday | 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM |
Swimming Pool: General and Family Swim
Starts March 3, 2013
| Monday | 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM, 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM |
| Thursday | 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
| Friday | 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM |
Swimming Pool: Intermediate Swim Class
January 17, 2013 – May 28, 2013
Intermediate swimmers transition from the basic freestyle to a competitive freestyle.
Age: Adult, Senior
| Sunday | 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
Swimming Pool: Lap Swim
Starts April 6, 2013
Age: Adult
| Monday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM |
Swimming Pool: Learn to Swim
Starts February 11, 2013
Pre-registration is required. For more information, please call (718) 760-6969 to speak with a representative of the Aquatics Department.
| Saturday | 12:15 PM - 2:45 PM |
Swimming Pool: Lifeguard Training School
April 6, 2013 – June 30, 2013
Age: Adult, Teen
| Monday - Friday | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Swimming Pool: Senior Water Aerobics
January 8, 2013 – May 31, 2013
The perfect combination of gentle, yet effective aerobic exercise, muscle toning, strengthening, stretching, and posture improving excersises make this the perfect workout for persons over 50.
Age: Senior
| Tuesday | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Friday | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
Swimming Pool: Swim for Life
January 9, 2013 – June 7, 2013
For school children in 2nd grade, pre-registration required.
Age: Child
| Wednesday | 10:15 AM - 12:15 AM |
| Friday | 10:15 AM - 12:15 AM |
Swimming Pool: Water Polo
April 2, 2013 – June 2, 2013
Age: Adult
| Tuesday | 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Teen Co-Ed Softball
April 13, 2013 – June 15, 2013
Age: Teen
| Saturday | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Youth Co-Ed Softball League (Ages 10-13)
Open to members ages 10-13 years old.
Age: Child, Teen
| Saturday | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
