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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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Gojo Ryu Karate

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Hunts Point Recreation Center, 765 Manida Street, Bronx

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Start Date: January 10, 2020
Age:Everyone

This Japanese martial art focuses on striking techniques as a form of self-defense. A deeply ethical fighting tradition, it incorporates philosophical and physical elements.

This program is open to participants ages 4 and older. Children may begin at any point throughout the year, but must be registered with the instructor.

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Hip-Hop Dance Class

Tuesday: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Thursday: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

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

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Age:Senior

Join PEP's Hip Hop Dance Class! It's FREE! Come to the PEP office every Tuesday from 11am-12pm and every Thursday from 2pm-3pm. Our volunteer Ashanti will get you moving around in no time! This class is suitable for beginners. Open to anyone 55+

Phone: 718-409-1619
E-mail: NTambini@bethabe.org
Cost: Free

PEP for Seniors

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Indoor Track

Monday: 9:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Hunts Point Recreation Center, 765 Manida Street, Bronx

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Age:Everyone

Use our indoor elevated track to keep your fitness on pace. Especially great during inclement weather and when it's to hot to excercise outdoors.

Walk, run, or push around our elevated indoor track.

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Line Dance

Thursday: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Riverdale Senior Services , 2600 Netherland Ave, Bronx

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Age:Senior

Join us for an energizing dance class every week. Becoming a member of the senior center is easy and free! Call us to find out how.

Phone: 718-884-5900

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Martial Arts

Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Thursday: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Crotona Park Community Center, 1700 Fulton Avenue, Bronx

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Age:Teen / Child

Martial Arts instruction for children 11-14 on Wednesday and teens 14-18 on Thursday.

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Mat Pilates

Monday: 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.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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Morning Stretch

Friday: 10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

PSS Andrew Jackson S.C. , 325 East 156th Street, Bronx

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Age:Senior

Join us for a gentle morning stretch every Friday. We recommend that you become a member of the senior center to participate. Joining is easy and free. Call to find out how.

Cost: Free

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NYC Dept. for the Aging's STAY WELL Prg.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Casa Boricua Senior Center , 910 East 172nd St., Bronx

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Age:Senior

The Stay Well exercise program is geared for all seniors, ranging from the fit to those with disabilities. The The Stay Well exercise program is geared for all seniors, ranging from the fit to those with disabilities. The The Stay Well exercise program is geared for all seniors, ranging from the fit to those with disabilities. The curriculum includes aerobic exercises as well as routines designed to enhance balance, build muscle strength and aid in the performance of the tasks associated with daily living. Classes end with stress reduction exercises. Open to anyone 60+.

Phone: (718) 542-0222
Fax: (718) 378-7630
Cost: Free

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NYC Dept. for the Aging's STAY WELL Prg.

Friday: 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

NY Public Library-Woodstock , 761 E 160th St, Bronx

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Age:Senior

The Stay Well exercise program is geared for all seniors, ranging from the fit to those with disabilities. The curriculum includes aerobic exercises as well as routines designed to enhance balance, build muscle strength and aid in the performance of the tasks associated with daily living. Classes end with stress reduction exercises. Open to anyone 60+.

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, 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.

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.