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Please note: Some programs require advance registration and/or recreation center membership. Always call the contact number provided before attending a program.

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Adaptive Art

Monday: 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, 3225 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx

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Start Date: July 7, 2019
End Date: September 30, 2019
Age:Adult / Senior

This program is geared for people of all abilities. Creating art in a variety of techniques including drawing, painting, and sculpting.

Game Room - 1st Floor

Instructor: Brigitte

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Adult & Senior Retro Basketball

Sunday: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

St. Mary’s Recreation Center, 450 Saint Ann's Avenue, Bronx

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Start Date: June 30, 2019
End Date: September 21, 2019
Age:Adult / Senior

Participants will learn the fundamental skills, drills, and exercises of basketball. They will practice on and off the ball drills and skills. The group will work on team through short games this will also develop positive sportsmanship.

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Adult Basketball

Monday: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.,6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Thursday: 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.,6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

St. Mary’s Recreation Center, 450 Saint Ann's Avenue, Bronx

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Start Date: July 1, 2019
Age:Adult

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Adult Calisthenics

Monday: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Hunts Point Recreation Center, 765 Manida Street, Bronx

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Start Date: October 1, 2019
End Date: December 27, 2019
Age:Adult

Calistenics is a form of excercise consisting of a variety of movements which excercise large muscle groups, such as running, standing, grasping, pushing, etc. These excercises are often performed rhythmically and with minimal equipment.

Workout with our recreation staff in a guided group session. Designed for adult members 18 years and older.

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Adult Lap Swim

Monday: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Thursday: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Friday: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

St. Mary’s Recreation Center, 450 Saint Ann's Avenue, Bronx

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Start Date: July 1, 2019
Age:Adult / Senior

Members 18+ are invited to utilize the swimming pool for lap swim.

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Adult Swim

Monday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Thursday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

St. Mary’s Recreation Center, 450 Saint Ann's Avenue, Bronx

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Start Date: September 8, 2019
End Date: October 26, 2019
Age:Adult / Senior

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Adult Weight-training

Tuesday: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Hunts Point Recreation Center, 765 Manida Street, Bronx

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Start Date: October 1, 2019
End Date: December 27, 2019
Age:Adult

Weight training is a common type of strength training for developing the strength and size of skeletal muscles. It utilizes the force of gravity in the form of weighted bars, dumbells, or weight stacks in order to oppose the force generated by muscle through concentric or eccentric contraction.

Learn to use equipment safely and effeciently.

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Aerobic Bootcamp

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, 3225 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx

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Age:Adult / Senior

This class cominbines dancing, step and weights. You will get a full body workout in this exciting class that has loud music and fun.

Instructor : Ani

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Aerobics

Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

James Monroe Senior Center , 1776 Story Avenue, Bronx

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Age:Senior

Join us for an hour of energizing activity. We rotate between aerobics, yoga, tai-chi, and zumba. You must be a member of the senior center to participate. Joining is easy and free, please call to find out how.

Cost: Free

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Please note: Programs with this symbol () are not managed by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. While Parks does its best to maintain accuracy in search results, users are strongly advised to call or email the program organizers directly for up-to-date information.

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You may use any of Parks' recreational spaces, except tennis courts, without a permit. However, if a permit holder arrives with a valid permit in hand, you must vacate the field or court. An individual must have a season permit or single-play ticket to use Parks' tennis courts.

Organized play (leagues) requires a permit. Click here for an application and more information about permits.

174 St. Playground

E. 174 AND BRONX RIVER AVENUE (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 4

174th St Playground

E 174 ST, BRONX RIVER AVE (Bronx)|

174th St Plgd

E 174 ST, BRONX RIVER AVE (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Exercise Equipment

174th Street Playground

E 174 ST. & BRONX RIVER AVE. (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Basketball Courts

227st Playground

E 227 ST/BRONX RIVER PARKWAY (Bronx)|

52 Playground

KELLY ST. & AVE. ST. JOHN (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Basketball Courts

Abigail Adams Playground

TINTON AVE. & E 156 ST. (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Basketball Courts

Abigail Playground

TINTON AVENUE, EAST 156TH STREET (Bronx)|
Level: 4

Abigail Playground

TINTON AVENUE, E. 156 ST. (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 2

Admiral Farragut Playground

EAST 176TH STREET, CROTONA AVENUE, PROSPECT AVENUE (Bronx)|
Level: 4

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Team and league sports provide a great opportunity to get fit, socialize, and have fun. Some leagues are casual, while others are more competitive. Email or call the leagues below to find out more about your local team and its players.

7th Day Adventist League

Borough: Bronx
Age: Adult
Type: Baseball/Softball
Phone: (917) 562 – 9584 | Email

ADW SPORTS

Boroughs:Bronx, Bronx, Bronx
Age: Youth/Adult
Type: Baseball/Softball, Basketball/Netball, Football
COED FOOTBALL / COED SOFTBALL/ COED BASKETBALL
Phone: 646 228 3058 | Email

American Youth Table Tennis Organization

Boroughs:Bronx
Age: Youth
Type: table tennis
During after school and weekend hours, we offer urban school students an opportunity to learn the exciting, dynamic and strategic sport of table tennis.