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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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Abs/Booty Blast Workout

Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

St. James Recreation Center, 2530 Jerome Avenue, Bronx

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Start Date: July 2, 2019
End Date: September 17, 2019
Age:Adult

This program is an hour class split into a 30 min abs and a 30 min glutes workout.

This class will define and build abs and glutes. It is a great way to work on two body parts in only 1 hour.

Instructor: Alexia Ranaldi

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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: 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Hunts Point Recreation Center, 765 Manida Street, Bronx

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Start Date: July 1, 2019
End Date: September 30, 2019
Age:Adult

Adult members are invited to workout with our recreation staff in a guided group session. Build and improve cardiovascular and physical strength.

Workout with our recreation staff in a guided group session.

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Adult Chair Fitness

Thursday: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

St. James Recreation Center, 2530 Jerome Avenue, Bronx

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Start Date: July 11, 2019
End Date: September 19, 2019
Age:Adult / Senior

Chair exercise will help keep your body and joint flexible. Improving your motion and mobility, strengthening your muscles and stability. You will feel better in your overall health and fitness. Also, your daily routine will be easier. You can expect an improved mood, concentration, blood circulation as well as a decrease in joint and stiffness.

Instructor: Patricia Peguero

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Adult Lap Swim

Tuesday: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Thursday: 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 Soccer

Wednesday: 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

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

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Start Date: July 3, 2019
End Date: September 18, 2019
Age:Adult

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Adult Swim

Monday: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.,5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.,5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Thursday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Friday: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.,5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Abigail Playground

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

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.

Eastchester A.C. Little League

Borough: Bronx
Age: Youth
Type: Baseball/Softball

Five Borough Bike Club

Boroughs:Bronx
Age: Adult
Type: Bicycling
Bike rides throughout the year in all five boroughs. Check our website for details.
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Fordham Bedford Youth Little League

Borough: Bronx
Age: Youth
Type: Baseball
Phone: 917-645-9511

J.K.O. Running

Boroughs:Bronx, Bronx
Age: Adult
Type: Women's Running
J.K.O. Running is a women's running team. We welcome all women from total beginners (those who power walk, on the way the way to building up to jogging or running), advanced beginners & intermediate runners (gearing up for their first 5K, 10K or 1/2 marathon), to marathoners. We run year round, have weekly group runs, training runs and workshops. Our team participates in NYRR, charity and other race events as well as volunteer.
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Jaws Little League

Borough: Bronx
Age: Youth
Type: Baseball
Jaws Little League, established in 1978, serves the children of the bronx between the ages of 7 & 18 years old. The league plays in Crotona Park.
Phone: (718) 589-5135 | Email

Jesse Mathisen

Borough: Bronx
Age: Youth/Adult
Type: Harlem River Community Rowing
Club members with rowing experience, from novice to elite, are welcome to join. Experienced rowers under 18 years of age may be permitted to join with permission of their parents or gauardians and at the discretion of the HRCR officers. (If you don't yet know how to row, don't sweat it-check out our learn-to-row schedule and sign up.) Cost is $300 for season. Meets at Roberto Clemente State Park near West Tremont Ave and McCracken Ave.
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