Chelsea Recreation Center
Membership Information and 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.
Recreation Centers will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, February 20, 2012. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. The Flushing Meadows Pool and Rink will be open for regular hours on Monday, February 20, 2012.
Hours of Operation
Building HoursRegistration Hours: 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 during school hours from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. After 6:00 P.M. youth are permitted in building while attending a structured youth program. Management reserves the right to amend all schedules & room availabilities without prior notice. |
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| Monday - Friday | 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | |
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Sunday hours start on February 12, 2012
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Facilities
Volleyball Court (Indoor) - 2 |
Dance Room - 2 |
Pool (Indoor) - 1 |
Computer Resource Center - 1 |
Ping Pong Table - 3 |
Cardio Room - 1 |
Locker Room - 7 |
Basketball Court (Indoor) - 6 |
Lobby - 1 |
Arts & Crafts Room - 1 |
Gymnasium - 1 |
Afterschool Room - 2 |
Fitness Room - 1 |
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Facility Hours
Afterschool Gymnasium Usage For children registered in the afternoon program.
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| Monday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Child) | |
| Thursday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Child) | |
Computer Resource Center (CRC) For more information, click here.
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Fitness Room: Cardio Room Must be 16 years and older to use fitness equipment.
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| Monday - Friday | 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM (Everyone) | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Everyone) | |
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Sunday hours start on February 12, 2012
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Fitness Room: Strength Training Room Must be 16 years and older to use fitness equipment.
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| Monday - Friday | 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM (Everyone) | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Everyone) | |
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Sunday hours start on February 12, 2012
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Game Room Game room includes two billiard tables, three ping pong tables, and two foosball table.
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| Monday - Friday | 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Family) | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Family) | |
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Sunday hours start on February 12, 2012
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Gymnasium: Basketball Adults Sundays & Saturdays open to all age groups
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| Monday | 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Tuesday - Friday | 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM (Adult) | |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Adult) | |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Adult) | |
Gymnasium: Children & Youth Free Play Sundays & Saturdays: open to all age groups.
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| Tuesday | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Teen) | |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Teen) | |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Teen) | |
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Sunday hours start on February 12, 2012
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League Basketball Pre-registration is required for this program.
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| Tuesday - Thursday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Teen) | |
Learn to Swim This is a pre-registered program. For more information call 718-760-6969
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| Saturday | 12:15 PM - 4:00 PM (Everyone) | |
Lifeguard Training Anyone intrested in becoming a NYC Parks Lifeguard, call 212-397-3157
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| Monday - Friday | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Everyone) | |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Everyone) | |
Open Volleyball for Adult Players Effective 2/13/12
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| Friday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Adult) | |
Pool - General and Family SwimThis is the best time for children and families to exercise in the pool! Sundays - General Swim starts on February 12, 2012 |
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| Monday - Tuesday | 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM (Everyone) | |
| Thursday | 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM (Everyone) | |
| Sunday | 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Everyone) | |
Pool - Lap SwimmingMembers must swim the full length of the pool which is divided into beginner, medium and fast lanes. Sundays - Lap Swim starts on February 12, 2012 Lap Swim - 6:00PM-7:00PM Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays part of the pool is used for Parks Youth Swim Team. |
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| Monday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Everyone) | |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 3:45 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Everyone) | |
| Wednesday - Thursday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 3:45 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Everyone) | |
| Friday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Everyone) | |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (Everyone) | |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Everyone) | |
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Anyone under 18 years needs to be evaluated by the lifeguard.
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Sports NightInquire at front desk or call (212) 255-3705 for sports activity updates. |
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| Friday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Everyone) | |
Swim for LifeA learn to swim program for students from local public schools, as part of their daily school program. This is only for schools particapating in this program. |
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| Wednesday | 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM (Everyone) | |
| Friday | 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM (Everyone) | |
Teen Club House with EricaAges 13-18 years old. Must register in the Teen Club House program. Join in the fun and meet new friends while participating in a wide verity of activities such as volleyball, boot camp fitness, dance and more. |
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| Wednesday | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Teen) | |
Water Aerobics Part of the pool will be open for members to do water aerobics and part of the pool is open for lap swim.
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| Monday | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (Everyone) | |
| Friday | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (Everyone) | |
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Water Aerobics is a fee class $65.00 per 10 week session.
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Youth Soccer Ages 6 to 13 years old.
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| Saturday | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Child) | |
Programs, Classes and Activities
.Afro-Beat Conditioning with Niyyirrah
January 25, 2012 – June 27, 2012
An aerobic exercise that uses an elevated platform to combine strength and toning exercises. It provides endurance and flexibility training. This class is free to members only. |
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |
.Afro-Brazilian Zumba Party Maria
January 27, 2012 – June 29, 2012
An aerobic exercise that uses an elevated platform to combine strength and toning exercises. It provides endurance and flexibility training. This class is free to members only. |
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Friday | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
.Cardio-Conditioning with Brenda
January 27, 2012 – June 29, 2012
An aerobic exercise that uses an elevated platform to combine strength and toning exercises. It provides endurance and flexibility training. This class is free to members only. |
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Friday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | |
.Cardioio-Tone with Denise
January 26, 2012 – June 28, 2012
An aerobic exercise that uses an elevated platform to combine strength and toning exercises. It provides endurance and flexibility training. This class is free to members only. |
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Thursday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | |
.Dynamic Step Conditioning with Dorothy
January 25, 2012 – June 27, 2012
An aerobic exercise that uses an elevated platform to combine strength and toning exercises. It provides endurance and flexibility training. This class is free to members only. |
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Wednesday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | |
.Maximum Conditioning with Margratta
January 26, 2012 – June 28, 2012
An aerobic exercise that uses an elevated platform to combine strength and toning exercises. It provides endurance and flexibility training. This class is free to members only. |
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |
.Power Body Conditioning with Jon
January 26, 2012 – June 28, 2012
An aerobic exercise that uses an elevated platform to combine strength and toning exercises. It provides endurance and flexibility training. This class is free to members only. |
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Thursday | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
.Spiced Up Sculpt & Tone with Yolanda
January 23, 2012 – June 25, 2012
An aerobic exercise that uses an elevated platform to combine strength and toning exercises. It provides endurance and flexibility training. This class is free to members only. |
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |
Cardio Party with Cora
January 23, 2012 – June 25, 2012
An aerobic exercise that uses an elevated platform to combine strength and toning exercises. It provides endurance and flexibility training. This class is free to members only. |
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Monday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | |
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Chess Night
Non-instructional program. Bring an opponent or find one here.
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Wednesday | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
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FREE for members.
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Computer Room: DL101 Introduction to Computers
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Monday | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | |
Computer Room: DL101 Introduction to Computers - Mac
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
Computer Room: DL102 Introduction to the Internet
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Tuesday | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
Computer Room: DL200 New York Cares Open Session
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Tuesday | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | |
| Saturday | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | |
Computer Room: MM101 Introduction to Digital Imaging - Photoshop
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
Computer Room: MM107 Introduction to Digital Video Basics
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Monday - Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
Computer Room: OA100 Adult/Senior Open Access
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 10:45 AM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 10:45 AM, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
Computer Room: OY100 Youth/Teen Open Access
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
Ages 6-17 |
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| Age: Child, Teen | ||
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | |
Computer Room: RY101 Teen Storytelling with Video
October 3, 2011 – March 3, 2012
RECYOUTH. Reel Education and Communication for Youth program for teens grades 9-12. Youth learn digital media production skills as they collaborate in all of the phases of digital video production. Registration required. Contact Instructor for more information: heather.freudenthal@parks.nyc.gov |
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| Age: Teen | ||
| Monday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | |
Computer Room: TN103 College Readiness with New York Cares
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Teen | ||
| Thursday | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
Computer Room: TN103 Teen College Financing
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Teen | ||
| Friday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | |
Computer Room: WF040 POP GED
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Wednesday | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | |
| Thursday - Friday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |
Computer Room: WF090 Resume Writing
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | |
Computer Room: WF102 Introduction to MS Word
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Monday | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
Computer Room: WF104 Introduction to MS PowerPoint
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
Computer Room: WF105 Introduction to MS Publisher
November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Friday | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
Computer Room: YP102 Global Partners Junior (Closed Session)
September 12, 2011 – May 25, 2012
Global Partners Junior is an award-winning student exchange program that connects New York City youth, ages 9-12, with students around the world through the internet. This unique program fosters global awareness and develops practical technology skills for middle school youth. Students communicate online about topics relevant to all cultures using an original curriculum. Students post and read messages to one another and share media projects, video greetings and research facts about their communities with the guidance of the program coordinator in a safe and secure online environment. Contact Rebecca Davies (rebecca.davies@parks.nyc.gov, 212-255-3066 ext. 318) for more information or to register your child. |
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| Age: Child | ||
| Tuesday | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | |
| Thursday | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | |
Learn to Play Soccer
January 14, 2012 – March 31, 2012
Children ages 6-13 years old will learn the basics of soccer. This is a co-ed program. |
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| Age: Child | ||
| Saturday | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | |
Learn to Swim (Spring 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. |
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| Saturday | 12:15 PM - 4:00 PM | |
Learn to Swim (Winter 2012)
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. |
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| Saturday | 12:15 PM - 4:00 PM | |
Pool - Water Polo
Open to members who would like to learn this fast past sport. Basic equipment is provided.
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Tuesday | 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM | |
Shape Up NYC: Cardio Kick
Instructor: Mac
Kickboxing workout fuses authentic martial arts movements to energizing music to generate optimal fitness and fun! |
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| Tuesday | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
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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.
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Shape Up NYC: Cardio-DanceInstructor: Tanja This total body workout addresses muscle strength and endurance while keeping the heart rate up to burn calories and strengthen the cardio respiratory system. Continuous movement to great music makes it fun! |
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| Tuesday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | |
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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.
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Shape Up NYC: FeldenkraisInstructor: Frederick Schjang 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.
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| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | |
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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.
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Shape Up NYC: Pilates FusionInstructor: Frederick Schjang An innovative system of mind-body exercise evolved from the principles of Joseph Pilates. Pilates teaches body awareness & good posture while increasing core strength, flexibility, & agility. |
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| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |
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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.
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Youth Street Hockey
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. |
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| Age: Child, Teen | ||
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | |
| Saturday | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | |


