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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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Adult -Senior Lap/Swim .

Monday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.,1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.,1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.,1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Friday: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

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

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Start Date: September 10, 2018
End Date: October 31, 2018
Age:Adult / Senior

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

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Adult Dancehall

Wednesday: 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

St. James Recreation Center, 2530 Jerome Avenue, Bronx

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Age:Adult

Dancehall is a traditional dance from Jamaica. It is a fun dance style that mixes cardio, lower body strength, coordination and flexibility, making it a great overall workout. This class will teach members basics dancehall moves, it will not require any dance skills. Members will lean a little routine and how to move to the music.

Instructor: Alexia

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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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Arthritis Exercise

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

PSS City Island Senior Center , 116 City Island Ave, Bronx

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Age:Senior

Join for a light exercise class focusing on stretching, balance, and light cardio. Open to anyone 60+. Free!

Phone: 718-885-0727
E-mail: pgrondahl@pssusa.org
Cost: Free

Grace Church Hall

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Ballet for Kids

Monday: 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

St. James Recreation Center, 2530 Jerome Avenue, Bronx

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Age:Child

Ballet is an essential foundation for all dance. Dance is a great way for kids to get active and express themselves creatively. This class introduces children to the basics of ballet in low-key and fun atmosphere while working on alignment, technique and discipline. (Ballet attire and shoes will be asked).

Instructor: Alexia

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Beginner Pilates

Monday: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Bronx YMCA , 2 Castle Hill Ave, Bronx

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Age:Adult

The Mat Pilates method will help with the musculoskeletal balance, proper breathing, spinal alignments, and abdominal control. Mat Pilates will provide an overall muscle tone, muscle strength and core training. This format is for all levels.

Phone: 718-792-9736
Cost: free for members, individual memberships $12-$44/month, financial assistance available

Please check the center for cost and schedule.

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Belly Dancing

Friday: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

PEP for Seniors , 1525 Unionport Road Apt. #ME, Bronx

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Age:Senior

Join PEP's Belly Dancing Class every Friday! Please come to PEP to purchase your multipass card for this and other classes. Open to anyone 55+.

Cost: $15/5 classes

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Biddy Basketball

Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

St. James Recreation Center, 2530 Jerome Avenue, Bronx

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Age:Child

Participants will learn the fundamental drills and skills of basketball. They will practice on and off ball skills; engaging in various condition, while also playing short games and mini tournaments. Players will learn the importance of team work to achieve a common goal. Team leaders will be selected with the goal of developing leadership skills, effective communication, and positive sportsmanship.

Demographics: Children Ages 6-12

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Vurnell Martin, Recreation Specialist

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Body Sculpting

Tuesday: 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Thursday: 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Bronx YMCA , 2 Castle Hill Ave, Bronx

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Age:Adult

This class will focus on strengthening and toning the body with intervals of weight training, calisthenics and cardio. All levels welcome.

Phone: 718-792-9736
Cost: free for members, individual memberships $12-$44/month, financial assistance available

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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.

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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