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St. Mary’s Recreation Center

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450 Saint Ann's Avenue
Bronx, NY 10455
Located in St. Mary's Park

Center Manager: Shawn James
Deputy Center Manager: Angel Gerena, Ray Combest
Phone: (718) 402-5155
Fax: (718) 402-5158
Cross Streets: 145th Street and St. Ann's Avenue
Directions: Bus, Train, Car, Bicycle and Walking Directions to St. Mary’s Recreation Center by Google Maps
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

St. Mary’s Recreation Center, located at the edge of beautiful St. Mary’s Park, is one of NYC Parks most exciting centers.  Open seven days a week, it is packed with programs and amenities to appeal to everyone.   Swimmers love the pool, with special hours for adults, seniors and teens.  Fitness buffs will find their home here, with seven different Shape Up NYC classes and a fitness room full of cardio and strength machines.  Recreational activities can be found here, too, with dramatic acting, poetry slam and chess programs.  Instructional computer classes run the gamut from beginner to experienced at the center’s Computer Resource Center.

Hours of Operation

Building Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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)

Multipurpose Room (1)

Dance Room (1)

Gymnasium (1)

Locker Room (2)

Lobby (1)

Computer Resource Center (1)

Classroom (3)

Fitness Room (1)

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Facility Hours

Computer Resource Center


Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM   (Everyone)
Saturday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM   (Everyone)

Fitness Room

Equipped with cardio and strength training equipment.
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM   (Adult)
Tuesday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM   (Teen)
Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM   (Teen)

Gymnasium

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM   (Adult)
Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM   (Child)
Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM   (Child)

Pool Maintenance

Pool is closed for routine maintenance during the following times:
Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM   (Everyone)

Swim for Life

Pool is closed to the public during this program for school-aged children.
Monday - Friday 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM   (Everyone)

Programs, Classes and Activities

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Flag Football 2013

July 15, 2013 – August 21, 2013

Flag football where the basic rules of the game are similar to those of the mainstream game (often called "tackle football" for contrast), but instead of tackling players to the ground, the defensive team must remove a flag or flag belt from the ball carrier ("deflagging") to end a down. Girls and boys are encouraged to try out for the team.

Age: Child, Teen

To tryout for the City Wide Champions contact Richard Barreto at 718-402-5155 for more information. Space is limited.

Sprint to the Finish Triathlon

June 22, 2013 – June 22, 2013

Join St.Mary's second annual Sprint to the Finish Triathlon. Swim, bike and run to win prizes and bragging rights. 

Age: Adult

Pre-registration is required. Email Shawn.James@parks.nyc.gov for additional information and to register.

Team Spring Digital Scavenger Hunt

June 15, 2013 – June 15, 2013

Outdoor adventures at St. Mary's for families.  Join our scavenger hunt around the park take pictures of listed items to compete and win fun prizes.
Bring your digital camera. Free givaways. First, Second and Third place prizes. Visit the recreation for details.

Well Seasoned Seniors Nutrition Program

April 19, 2013 – June 7, 2013

Class is designed for seniors who want to learn to cook and eat healthy foods.   Learn how to follow a healthy diet and how to access healthy foods in your community. Learn money saving  tips to stretch your food dollar. Learn tips on keeping food safe for you and your family. Socialize with your fellow community members. 

Sponsored by City Harvest in cooperation with NYC Parks.

Age: Senior

Class size is limited. email Michele.Griffin@parks.nyc.gov to sign up.

Adult Swim

The swimming pool is open for adult swim.

Age: Adult

Monday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday - Thursday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Friday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Afterschool Program

September 17, 2012 – June 21, 2013

The Afterschool Program provides children with healthy snacks, homework help, and encouragement to participate in weekly recreational activities. The Program begins in mid-September and runs through the end of June, including on days when the children are off from school. Registration takes place at the facility.

Click here for additional information.

Age: Child, Teen

Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Basketball

Take your game to the next level on our basketball court.  Shoot some hoops, start a pick up game, practice drills or get fit while having fun.

Age: Adult

Monday 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM

Children and Youth Swim

Children and youth are invited to enjoy the swimming pool.

Age: Child, Teen

Tuesday - Friday 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Computer Room: OY100/OT100 Open Youth and Teen Access

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

During Open Access hours, users ages 6-17 may use the computer room for personal projects, homework, research, communication, or to practice computer skills.

Age: Child, Teen

Monday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Computer Room: RY101 Storytelling

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Behind successful movies lie great stories. This course will teach students how to transform their story from an idea into a completed script.

Age: Child

Monday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Computer Room: RY102 Video Editing with Final Cut Pro

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

You call the shots with Final Cut Pro--one of the top video-editing programs used by professional filmmakers. Record and edit your own or others' video footage.

Age: Adult, Teen

Tuesday 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM, 8:15 PM - 9:00 PM

Computer Room: RY103 Digital Photography and iPhoto

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Create compelling digital photography. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of shooting techniques, shot composition, and how to edit and retouch photos in iPhoto.

Age: Teen

Wednesday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Computer Room: RY104 Video Production

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Take a seat in the director's chair! Learn the ins and outs of the video camera, then shoot footage in a varied settings utilizing basic shooting technique.

Age: Teen

Thursday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Computer Room: RY105 Intro to Audio Editing

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

You become the DJ when you learn to use Apple GarageBand for digital audio editing and mixing. Master rhythm, melody, and harmony to create three finished pieces of music – one remix, and two originals.

Age: Adult, Senior

Friday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Computer Room: ST208 Photofit!

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

In this course, students will learn how to compress video files in order to be able to easily upload to various video sharing sites, such as Youtube, Blip, Vimeo and Facebook.

Age: Adult, Senior

Wednesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Computer Room: TN104 Teen SAT Prep

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Prepare for the SATs or raise your score with the help of instructors that provide strategies and tricks to nail tricky questions.

Age: Teen

Tuesday 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM

Computer Room: WF050 POP Job Search

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Online Job Search

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Computer Room: WF103 Intro to MS Excel

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Discover how Excel can help you budget, create a calendar, organize data, and build charts and graphs. Students will learn to enter and format data in a spreadsheet, and apply basic formulas to numbers.

Age:

Tuesday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Computer Room: WF203 Intermediate PowerPoint 2010

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Add flair to your PowerPoint presentation with advanced graphics including animations, automated slide timing, and cohesive design themes, then upload your slideshow to the web!

Age: Adult, Senior

Tuesday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Computer Room: WF400b DigitalWork Adobe CS6

April 8, 2013 – June 14, 2013

An intensive, project-based curriculum that develops skills in design and print production using Adobe CS6 tools to become an Adobe Certified Associate.

Age: Adult

Monday - Friday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a closed session for applicants only. Apply Online!

Computer Room: YP200 Kids Health Newsletter

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Kids take responsibility for their health in this class in which they develop digital publishing and writing skills by creating a health newsletter for their peers.

Age: Child

Tuesday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Computer Room; YP102 Global Partners Jr.

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Global Partners Junior is a global awareness program that connects New York City youth to their peers around the world. Students ages 9 to 12 participate online, following curriculum on a subject such as sustainability or global business.

Age: Child

Monday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Dramatic Acting For Teens

Youth thespians ages 13 to 17 participate in a weekly program to display and strengthen an affinity for acting.

For more information, please call Loretta Sneed
at (718) 402-5155, Monday through Friday between 2:00pm - 10:00pm., or email her at Loretta.Sneed@parks.nyc.gov

Age: Teen

Thursday 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM

Family Swim

The swimming pool is open for families to exercise or use the pool for recreational swimming.

Age: Family

Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Friday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Girls Instructional Basketball

Learn the fundamentals of basketball: shooting, dribbling, passing and defense.  Open to girls ages 13 to 17.

For more information, please email Shawn.James@parks.nyc.gov.

Age: Teen

Gender: Women

Saturday 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Instructional Soccer Clinic

Ends May 24, 2013

Boys and girls ages 8-13 are invited to participate in this free instructional program, which teaches children the fundamentals of the world's most popular sport. The clinic for children ages 8-11 is held between 10:30am-11:15am; children ages 11-13 should come to the clinic held between 11:15am-12pm.

Age: Child

Saturday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Learn to Play Chess

This weekly program gives all ages the opportunity to learn how to play chess in a fun and inviting atmosphere.

Age: Adult, Child, Teen

Saturday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Learn To Swim / Swim Team Practice

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

Age: Adult, Child, Preschool, Teen

Monday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn to Swim is only for registered participants.

NYC Parks/PAL Basketball Tournaments

NYC Parks and the Police Athletic League partner to foster team building, sportsmanship, competition, health and fitness through a series of basketball tournaments.

Age: Child, Teen

Wednesday 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Open Adult Recreation

September 3, 2012 – June 21, 2013

The gym is open for adults for basketball, volleyball, floor exercises and many more sports and fitness activities. The staff will supply equipment for your favorite sport or exercise activity.

Age: Adult

Monday 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Gymnasium schedule subject to availability.

Open Youth Recreation

The gym is open for children and teens for basketball, volleyball, floor exercises and many more sports and fitness activities. The staff will supply equipment for your favorite sport or exercise activity.

Age: Child, Teen

Monday 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday - Wednesday 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Friday 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Saturday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Outdoor Adventure Team Spring Digital Scavenger Hunt

June 15, 2013 – June 15, 2013

This special event invites families to participate in a Team Digital Scavenger Hunt. Families compete for prizes and participants get free giveaways.  Bring your digital camera and a competative spririt to win fun prizes. 

 

Age: Family

Saturday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Passport to Physical Education

This program allows high school seniors to earn physical education credits through St. Mary's Recreation Center's youth fitness programs. Interested students, along with their parents, are encouraged to schedule an appointment to discuss the program, and address any questions or concerns.

Age: Teen

Tuesday 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
For more information please contact Angel Gerena at (718) 402-5155, Monday through Friday, from 2:00pm - 10:00pm. Email: Angel.Gerena@parks.nyc.gov

Poetry Slam

Youth display enthusiasm and talent for poetry in an open forum.

Age: Teen

Tuesday 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
For more information, please contact Loretta Sneed at (718) 402-5155, Monday through Friday, from 2:00pm - 10:00pm. Email: Loretta.Sneed@parks.nyc.gov

Robotics Camp

July 8, 2013 – August 23, 2013

Children will work on a progression of 39 increasingly difficult activities that cover beginner and intermediate robotics programing.

Age: Child, Teen

Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Registration is required, participants must be available one day a week for eight weeks. Contact Albert.Davis@parks.nyc.gov for information and registration.

Senior Outdoor Adventure Spring and Summer Series

May 17, 2013 – August 30, 2013

Seniors meet once a month to explore a new park, learn a new recipe, fellowship with other members.

Age: Senior

Friday 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Some adventures have additional cost not covered by Parks. Contact Michele.Griffin@parks.nyc.gov for additional information and registration.

Senior Swim

Seniors are welcome to enjoy the indoor pool for exercise or recreational swim.

Age: Senior

Monday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Shape Up NYC: African Dance

Instructor: Lacy Saunders

African Dance is a high energy, low impact fitness class that incorporates aerobics exercise to improve fitness, weight loss, cardiovascular health, flexibility, and rhythm.

 

Monday 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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.

Shape Up NYC: Body Sculpting

October 18, 2012 – December 19, 2013

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

Saturday 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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.

Shape Up NYC: Chair Aerobics

A seated exercise class that raises the heart rate and improves balance, with minimal impact on joints.

Instructor: Kim Carr

Monday 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Wednesday 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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.

Shape Up NYC: Chair Toning

Instructor: Kim Carr

A seated exercise class that strengthens muscle groups with minimal impact on joints.

Monday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Wednesday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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.

Shape Up NYC: Yoga/Stretch

Instructor: Kim Carr 

This class combines yoga with a focus on strengthening major muscle groups.

Saturday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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.

Shape Up: Abs

Instructor: Kim Carr 

This workout helps to build strength in the abdominal muscles and burn fat.

Monday 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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.

Shape Up: Cardio Fitness

This active workout helps burn calories and increase heart health.

Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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.

St. Mary's Junior Marlins Swim Team

Youth ages 14 to 17 are invited to participate in this weekly program where intermediate and advanced youth swimmers gather to perfect and hone their swimming skills and technique. Participants must be intermediate or advanced swimmers.

For more information, please call Angel Gerena at (718) 402-5155, Monday through Friday, from 2:00pm - 10:00pm, or by email at Angel.Gerena@parks.nyc.gov.

Age: Teen

Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Friday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Tae Kwon Do Karate

Tae Kwon Do is an ancient, Korean martial art that combines physical and mental training to achieve harmony in movement.

Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Friday 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Youth Swim

Children and teens are invited to enjoy the swimming pool.

Age: Child, Teen

Tuesday 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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