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Chelsea Recreation Center

430 West 25th Street
New York, NY 10001
Located in Chelsea Recreation Center

Center Manager: Jamil Phillips & Doris Smith
Deputy Center Manager: Lisa Brooks
Phone: (212) 255-3705
Fax: (212) 255-3706
Cross Streets: 9th & 10th Avenues
Directions:

C, E trains to West 23rd Street & 8th Avenue; #1 train to West 23rd Street & 7th Avenue; F, V trains to West 23rd Street & 6th Avenue.

M11 bus to West 25th Street & 9th Avenue or 23rd Street crosstown bus to 9th Avenue.


This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

 

Hours of Operation

Building Hours

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 
Registration Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

 

Facilities

Volleyball Court (Indoor) - 2

Fitness Room - 1

Pool (Indoor) - 1

Dance Room - 2

Ping Pong Table - 2

Computer Resource Center - 1

Multipurpose Room - 1

Cardio Room - 1

Locker Room - 7

Basketball Court (Indoor) - 6

Lobby - 1

Arts & Crafts Room - 1

Gymnasium - 1

Afterschool Room - 2

Facility Hours

(Fitness Room) Cardio Room

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 9:15 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM   (Everyone)
 
CLOSED on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. for paid Fitness Class.

(Fitness Room) Strength Training Room

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 9:15 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM   (Everyone)
 
CLOSED on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Computer Resource Center (CRC)

     For more information, click here.

Game Room

     Game room consists of two billiard tables, two ping pong tables, and one foosball table.
  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:15 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM   (Everyone)
  Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM   (Family)

Gymnasium: Adult Basketball

  Tuesday 6:15 PM - 9:15 PM   (Adult)
  Friday 6:15 PM - 9:15 PM   (Adult)

Gymnasium: Adult Free Play

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM   (Adult)

Gymnasium: Beginner Volleyball

  Monday 6:15 PM - 9:15 PM   (Adult)

Gymnasium: Children & Youth Free Play

     Closed on Fridays for after school programing from 3:00PM-6:00PM.
  Monday - Thursday 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM   (Teen)

Gymnasium: Dodge Ball (18+)

  Wednesday 6:15 PM - 9:15 PM   (Adult)

Gymnasium: Intermediate Volleyball

  Thursday 6:15 PM - 9:15 PM   (Adult)

Pool - Afterschool Program

  Monday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM   (Child)
  Wednesday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM   (Child)
  Friday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM   (Child)
 
This set schedule is only for Chelsea Recreation's afterschool children.

Pool - General Swimming

  Monday 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM, 7:15 PM - 7:45 PM   (Everyone)
  Tuesday 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM, 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM   (Everyone)
  Wednesday 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM, 7:15 PM - 8:00 PM   (Everyone)
  Thursday 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM, 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM   (Everyone)
  Friday 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM, 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM   (Everyone)

Pool - Lap Swimming

  Monday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Everyone)
  Tuesday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM, 5:15 PM - 7:15 PM   (Everyone)
  Wednesday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM, 8:15 PM - 9:00 PM   (Everyone)
  Thursday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 1:45 PM - 3:30 PM, 7:15 PM - 9:00 PM   (Everyone)
  Friday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 3:45 PM, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM   (Everyone)

Pool - Learn to Swim Program

  Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM   (Everyone)

Pool - Swim Team Training

  Monday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Teen)
  Wednesday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Teen)
  Friday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Teen)
 
If you are interested in joining the Chelsea Recreation Swim Team please call (212) 255-3705.

Pool - Water Polo

  Tuesday 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)

Programs, Classes and Activities

50+ Adult Trainer

October 2, 2009 – December 4, 2009
     

Cost: $65.00

Program focuses on osteoporosis prevention and weight management.

 Age: Adult, Senior
  Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Afro-Brazilian Workout with Maria

June 1, 2009 – December 18, 2009
     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Friday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Astrid's Aerobics

June 1, 2009 – December 18, 2009
     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Friday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Basic Vinyansa Yoga

September 28, 2009 – November 30, 2009
     

Cost: $65.00

This class offers the fundamentals of Vinyansa yoga.

 Age: Adult
  Monday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Beginner Pilates

September 29, 2009 – December 3, 2009
     

Cost: $60.00 per class

Learn the foundational principles of pilates.

 Age: Adult
  Tuesday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Thursday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Beginner Swimming

September 30, 2009 – December 2, 2009
     

Cost: $60.00 per class

Swimmers will learn to relax and become comfortable in the water through a series of exercises and drills catering to each person's level. 

 Age: Adult, Senior
  Wednesday 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Cardio Blast with Don

June 1, 2009 – December 18, 2009
     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Monday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Erika's Cardio Workout

June 1, 2009 – December 18, 2009
     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Full Body Training

September 30, 2009 – December 2, 2009
     

Cost: $65.00

An intense strength training program designed to boost your metabolic rate.  Class includes individualized exercise program.

 Age: Adult, Senior
  Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Intermediate Swimming Class

October 1, 2009 – December 3, 2009
     

Cost: $60.00

Learn the basics of butterfly, backstroke, breast stroke, and freestyle and an introduction to competitive swimming methods and techiques.

 Age: Adult, Senior
  Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Intermediate Vinyasa Yoga

September 30, 2009 – December 2, 2009
     

Cost: $65.00

Student should be familiar with  Vinyasa-style Hatha yoga and basic alignment.

 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Mighty Mac's Total Body Workout

June 1, 2009 – December 18, 2009
     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Miki's Cardio Challenge

June 1, 2009 – December 18, 2009
     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Patricia's Total Body Conditioning

June 1, 2009 – December 18, 2009
     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Pilates with Props

September 29, 2009 – December 3, 2009
     

Cost: $60.00 per class

Body conditioning with the added challenge of the Magic Circle, light weights, balls and bands.

 Age: Adult
  Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Senior Art Program

     An art program designed for seniors that have a serious interest in various forms of art.
 Age: Senior
  Monday - Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  Friday 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM

Senior Yoga

September 29, 2009 – December 3, 2009
     

Cost: $60.00 per class

For all levels, including those with challenges of strength and flexibility.

 Age: Senior
  Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Total Body Conditioning with Sandra

June 1, 2009 – December 18, 2009
     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Water Aerobics

September 28, 2009 – November 30, 2009
     

Cost $60.00.

A variety of exercises to improve muscle tone and range of motion.

 Age: Adult
  Monday 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Water Aerobics

October 1, 2009 – December 3, 2009
     

Cost: $60.00

A variety of exercises to improve muscle tone and range of motion.

 Age: Adult
  Thursday 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM