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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 Fitness- Total Body Workout

Tuesday: 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Thursday: 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Asser Levy Recreation Center, 392 Asser Levy Place, Manhattan

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

Adaptive Fitness is a combination of fitness and recreational activities. The purpose of this class is to keep participants constantly active and moving to increase flexibility.

Instructor: Syrvella H.

Location: Multi-Purpose Room & Outdoor Turf Field

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Adult Badminton

Monday: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center, 80 Catherine Street, Manhattan

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Start Date: July 1, 2019
End Date: September 21, 2019
Age:Adult / Senior

The gymnasium is open for any adult member who would like to engage in pick-up style play or practice.

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Adult Basketball

Monday: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Highbridge Recreation Center, 2301 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan

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

Basketball players 18 and older can come to our center where they can play with and against older, tougher competition. During holiday breaks, special sessions are regularly added to open basketball.

*Remember to bring a lock to lock up all your personal belongings.

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Adult Basketball

Monday: 6:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.,6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Thursday: 6:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Friday: 6:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Recreation Center 54, 348 East 54th Street, Manhattan

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Start Date: July 1, 2019
End Date: September 22, 2019
Age:Adult / Senior

Come join the members of the East 54th Street Recreation Center as they play competitive full court or pickup basketball. Approximately 11 point interval games to ensure everyone gets a chance.

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Adult Basketball

Monday: 6:30 a.m.-7:45 a.m.,6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:30 a.m.-7:45 a.m.,8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:30 a.m.-7:45 a.m.,6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:30 a.m.-7:45 a.m.,8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:30 a.m.-7:45 a.m.,6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Hansborough Recreation Center, 35 West 134th Street, Manhattan

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Start Date: July 1, 2019
End Date: September 27, 2019
Age:Adult / Senior

Open gym for Adults and Seniors.

Please bring your own lock to secure your personal belongings in the locker.

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Adult Co-Ed Volleyball

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Recreation Center 54, 348 East 54th Street, Manhattan

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Start Date: July 1, 2019
End Date: October 1, 2019
Age:Adult

Full court, competitive play for adults. Winners stay on and players rotate in.

All participants must be members and have locks to secure their belongings in a locker.

Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. bring water and towel.

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Adult Contemporary Dance Fitness

Tuesday: 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Recreation Center 54, 348 East 54th Street, Manhattan

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Start Date: July 1, 2019
End Date: September 22, 2019
Age:Adult

Program for adults to express themselves through dance. Class includes choreography, routines, dance performance and shows.

Instructor: Barney Webster

Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. bring water and towel.

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Adult Fitness Circuit

Wednesday: 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Asser Levy Recreation Center, 392 Asser Levy Place, Manhattan

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Start Date: July 3, 2019
End Date: September 20, 2019
Age:Adult / Senior

Participants will learn how to improve their strength and muscle endurance with multiple stations composed of different exercises.

Instructor: Syrvella H.

Location: Multi-Purpose Room

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Adult Lap Swim

Monday: 7:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.,12:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,7:15 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.,12:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,7:15 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.,12:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,7:15 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.,12:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,7:15 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.,12:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,7:15 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Recreation Center 54, 348 East 54th Street, Manhattan

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Start Date: July 8, 2019
End Date: October 5, 2019
Age:Adult / Senior

Available for adults 18 and over. Slow, medium and fast lanes are provided. Lifeguards help determine your speed and match you with the appropriate lane.

98 lengths=1 mile
49 lengths=1/2 mile
Pool length is 18 yards in the outermost lanes.

NO snorkeling goggles allowed; Bathing cap needed; Bags are NOT allowed on the pool deck.

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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.

101st St. Soccer Field

101ST ST. NEXT TO HENRY HUDSON PARKWAY (Manhattan)|
Level: 4

110th St & Lenox Ave Playground

110TH STREET AND LENOX AVENUE (Manhattan)|
Level: 1
This playground has an accessible bathroom.

110th St Playground

110TH STREET AND CATHEDRAL PARKWAY (Manhattan)|
Level: 3

123rd Morningside Park

MORNINGSIDE & 121 STREET (Manhattan) |
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 4

175th Re. Area

175 STREET & AMSTERDAM (Manhattan) |
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 4

1st Street Playground

EAST 1ST ST. & 1ST AVE. (Manhattan) |
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 4

24 Sycamores Playground

1 AVE. & E. 96 ST. (Manhattan) |
Facility Type: Basketball Courts

24 Sycamores Playground

YORK & 61 STREET (Manhattan) |
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 2

71st St South

71ST ST SOUTH AND 12TH AVE (Manhattan) |
Facility Type: Soccer Fields
# of Fields: 1

76 St. Playground

W. 76 ST. & RIVERSIDE DRIVE (Manhattan) |
Facility Type: Basketball Courts

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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.

14th Street YM-YWHA (of The Educational Alliance) Youth Baseball & Soccer Leagues

Borough: Manhattan
Age: Youth
Type: Soccer
Phone: (212) 673-0900 x306

ADW SPORTS

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

Achilles International

Borough: Manhattan
Age: Adult
Type: Running/Jogging
Achilles meets rain or shine on Tuesday evenings at 6:15 PM and Saturday mornings at 10:15 when there is no race. Tuesday evenings we meet at the New York Road Runners Club (9 E. 89th Street) between 6 - 6:15 PM. Saturday mornings, we meet in Central Park, at 90th Street and Fifth Avenue, adjacent to the Central Park Reservoir.
Phone: 212-354-0300 | Email

American Youth Table Tennis Organization

Boroughs:Manhattan
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.

Asphalt Green Tee Ball and Softball/ Soccer

Borough: Manhattan
Age: Youth
Type: Flag Football, Softball, & Soccer
Phone: (212) 369-8890

Big Apple Softball League

Borough: Manhattan
Age: Adult
Type: Softball
Phone: (212) 388-0897

Big City Volleyball League

Borough: Manhattan
Age: Adult
Type: Volleyball
Big City is NYC's favorite Indoor and Beach co-ed adult volleyball league. Teams and individuals of all levels, beginners through advanced are invited to participate. We also offer volleyball instructions for kids and adults.
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Black Top Street Hockey

Borough: Manhattan
Age: Adult
Type: Street Hockey
BTSH offers low-key, beginner friendly, co-ed street hockey (sneakers, not wheels) from March to November at Tompkins Square Park at the corner of Avenue A and E. 10th Street.
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