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Greenbelt Recreation Center

Recreation Center Membership Information and Holiday Schedule

501 Brielle Avenue (across from Sea View Hospital)
Staten Island, New York 10314
Located in Blood Root Valley

Center Manager: Christopher Caropolo
Deputy Center Manager: Divina McNatt
Phone: (718) 667-3545
Fax: (718) 667-3544
Cross Streets: Between Walcott and Rockland Avenues
Directions: Bus: S 54 and S 57 to Brielle Avenue between Walcott and Rockland avenues, across from Sea View Hospital.
Driving Directions:

From the Verazzano Narrows Bridge: Take Route 278 West to Bradley Avenue exit. From service road, turn left on Bradley Avenue and continue to the intersection of Bradley and Brielle Avenues. Turn right onto Brielle Avenue and go ½ mile and turn right after baseball fields.

From the Outerbridge Crossing: Take the Korean War Veterans Parkway to Richmond Avenue North exit. Turn left onto Richmond Avenue and pass the Staten Island Mall. Turn right onto Rockland Avenue and proceed approximately 1.3 miles to Brielle Avenue. Go approximately 50 yards and turn left into the Greenbelt Recreation Center driveway.


This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

Although all recreation centers will be closed on Monday, September 6, in honor of Labor Day, outdoor pools will remain open that day. Outdoor pools will be closed for the 2010 season after September 6.

 

Hours of Operation

Building Hours

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM
  Saturday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
 
Coming soon. Our Upcoming Fall 2010 Schedule.

 

Facilities

Tennis Court (Outdoor) - 2

Game Room - 1

Soccer Field (Outdoor) - 1

Fitness Room - 1

Ping Pong Table - 1

Croquet Lawn - 1

Multipurpose Room - 1

Computer Resource Center - 1

Locker Room - 2

Cardio Room - 1

Lobby - 1

Basketball Court (Outdoor) - 1

Kitchen - 1

Arts & Crafts Room - 1

Facility Hours

Programs/Facilities Available

     The center offers state-of-the-art fitness equipment (cardio & strength training), educational & recreational programs, outdoor tennis, basketball and soccer fields, health and wellness classes, adaptive recreation, and computer instruction for all ages.

See our main recreation center page for membership fee information. Membership includes use of the fitness rooms, all free classes, lectures, special events, and admittance to all non-pool NYC Parks & Recreation Centers located throughout the five boroughs. Some classes may require an additional fee.

Registration may be required for classes.

Basketball Courts

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM   (Everyone)

Cardio Room (Fitness Room)

     Available to ages 16 & up
  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM   (Adult)

Computer Resource Center

  Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM   (Everyone)

Croquet Lawn

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM   (Everyone)

Game Room

     
  • Pool Table
  • Ping Pong Table
  • Knock Hockey
  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM   (Everyone)

Soccer Field

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM   (Everyone)
  Saturday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM   (Everyone)
 
*Permits supersede free play

Strength Training Room (Fitness Room)

     Available to Ages 16 & up
  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM   (Adult)

Tennis Court

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM   (Everyone)

Programs, Classes and Activities

Afterschool

September 13, 2010 – June 17, 2011
     

Our Afterschool Program for children ages 6-13 will run September 13, 2010 -June 17, 2011 and operate Monday-Friday from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Registration begins August 16, 2010. 

PLEASE NOTE:  The 2nd floor is closed to all adult patrons and all others who are not registered in our Afterschool Program.

We are sorry for any inconvenience.

For more information please call the Recreation Center at (718) 667-3545.

 Age: Child
 
Arts & Crafts Room 212

Art Workshop

April 14, 2010 – September 30, 2010
     

Learn basic drawing techniques, oil painting and water color.  Bring your own canvas.

 Instructor: Norma

 Age: Adult, Senior
  Wednesday - Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
 
Free. Walk-in. Arts & Crafts Room 212

Mommy, Dad & Me

August 3, 2010 – September 9, 2010
     

Enjoy an hour of music, arts & crafts, games & storytime.

Instructor: Carol

 Age: Preschool
  Tuesday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Thursday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
 
Free.

Walk NYC 1

July 13, 2010 – October 5, 2010
     

Meet in Lobby

Instructor: Jeff

 Age: Family
  Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 
Free. Walk-in

Walk NYC 2

July 13, 2010 – October 5, 2010
     

Meet in Lobby

Instructor: Jeff

  Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 
Free. Walk-in