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Chelsea

430 West 25th Street
New York, NY 10010
Located in Chelsea Recreation Center

Center Manager: Jamil Phillips
Deputy Center Manager: Nathalia I. Peralta & Ellis Mercer
Phone: (212) 255-3705
Fax: (212) 255-3706
Cross Streets: 9th & 10th avenues
Directions:

C, E trains to West 23rd Street & 8th Avenue; #1 train to West 23rd Street & 7th Avenue; F, V trains to West 23rd Street & 6th Avenue.

 

M11 bus to West 25th Street & 9th Avenue or 23rd Street crosstown bus to 9th Avenue.


This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

 

Hours of Operation

Building Hours

     

Please be advised that there will be an emergency closure of the first floor locker rooms on Saturday, November 29th. The locker rooms are expected to reopen on Thursday, December 6th. As an alternative, please use the locker rooms on the third and fourth floors. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for the inconvenience.

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 
Registration Hours: Mon - Fri, 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

 

Facilities

Volleyball Court (Indoor) - 2

Fitness Room - 1

Pool (Indoor) - 1

Dance Room - 2

Ping Pong Table - 2

Computer Resource Center - 1

Multipurpose Room - 1

Cardio Room - 1

Locker Room - 7

Basketball Court (Indoor) - 5

Lobby - 1

Arts & Crafts Room - 1

Gymnasium - 1

Afterschool Room - 2

Facility Hours

(Fitness Room) Cardio Room

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM   (Everyone)
 
CLOSED on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. for Fitness Class.

(Fitness Room) Strength Training Room

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM   (Everyone)
 
CLOSED on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. for Fitness Class.

Computer Resource Center (CRC)

     

For more information, click on the link below:

http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/crc/index.html

Game Room

     

Game room consists of 2 billiard tables, 2 ping pong tables, and foosball tables.

Saturdays: 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. are for YOUTH AND FAMILY.

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM   (Adult)
  Monday - Friday 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM   (Child)
  Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM   (Everyone)

Gymnasium: Adult Free Play

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM   (Adult)

Gymnasium: Adult Full-Court Basketball

  Thursday - Friday 6:15 PM - 9:15 PM   (Adult)

Gymnasium: Beginner Volleyball

  Monday 6:15 PM - 9:15 PM   (Everyone)

Gymnasium: Children & Youth Free Play

  Monday - Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Child)
  Thursday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Child)

Gymnasium: Intermediate Volleyball

  Tuesday 6:15 PM - 9:15 PM   (Everyone)

Gymnasium: Ladies' Night

  Wednesday 6:15 PM - 9:15 PM   (Everyone)   (Women)

Pool - Adult Water Polo

  Tuesday 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM   (Adult)

Pool - General Swimming

  Monday - Friday 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM   (Adult)
  Tuesday 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM   (Everyone)
  Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM   (Everyone)

Pool - Lap Swimming

  Monday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM, 6:15 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
  Tuesday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 3:45 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM   (Adult)
  Wednesday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 3:45 PM, 6:15 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
  Thursday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
  Friday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 3:45 PM, 6:15 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM   (Adult)

Pool - Learn to Swim

     For registered participants only.
  Monday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Everyone)
  Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Everyone)
  Friday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM   (Everyone)

Pool - Water Aerobics

     For registered participants only.
  Monday 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM   (Adult)
  Thursday 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM   (Adult)

Programs, Classes and Activities

Swim Team

     

The Parks swim team-training program trains swimmers and organizes teams for the annual Citywide Borough Cup Championship swimming competition. Youth between the ages of 6 and 18 who can swim 25 yards in reasonably good form will be able to participate. Locations and training times vary depending on the borough and pool.

 Age: Child, Teen

(Exercise Class) Aerobics

October 10, 2008 – December 12, 2008
     

Instructor: Bessye

FREE Promotional Class on October 3

 Age: Adult
  Friday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
 
$60 for 10-week session

(Exercise Class) Basic Yoga

October 6, 2008 – December 8, 2008
     

Instructor: Shivani

 Age: Adult
  Monday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 
$60 for 10-week session

(Exercise Class) Beginner Pilates

October 7, 2008 – December 11, 2008
     

Instructor: Dallas

FREE Promotional Classes on September 30 & October 2

 Age: Adult
  Tuesday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Thursday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
 
$60 for 10-week session (these are two separate classes, each requiring registration)

(Exercise Class) Full Body Trainer

October 8, 2008 – December 10, 2008
     

Instructor: Herminio

FREE Promotional Class on October 1

 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
 
$65 for 10-week session

(Exercise Class) Intermediate Yoga

October 8, 2008 – December 10, 2008
     

Instructor: Shivani

 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
 
$65 for 10-week session

(Exercise Class) Pilates

October 8, 2008 – December 10, 2008
     

Instructor: Bessye

FREE Promotional Class on October 1

 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 
$60 for 10-week session

(Exercise Class) Pilates with Props

October 7, 2008 – December 11, 2008
     

Instructor: Dallas

FREE Promotional classes on September 30 & October 2

 Age: Adult
  Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 
$60 for 10-week session (these are two separate classes, each requiring registration)

(Exercise Class) Senior Yoga

October 7, 2008 – December 9, 2008
     

Instructor: Shivani

 Age: Senior
  Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 
$60 for 10-week session

(Exersice Class) 50+ Adult Fitness

October 10, 2008 – December 12, 2008
     

Instructor: Herminio

FREE Promotional Class on October 3

 Age: Adult, Senior
  Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
 
$65 for 10-week session

(Exersice Class) Water Aerobics

October 6, 2008 – December 11, 2008
     

Instructor: Susan

FREE Promotional Classes on September 29 & October 2

 Age: Adult, Senior
  Monday 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  Thursday 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
 
$60 for 10-week session (these are two separate classes, each requiring registration)

(Free Class) Aerobics

     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Friday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

(Free Class) Afro-Brazilian Workout

     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Friday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

(Free Class) Body Blast Conditioning

     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Monday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

(Free Class) Body Sculpting

     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

(Free Class) Cardio Body Toning

     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Monday - Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Friday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Afterschool Swim Lessons

October 20, 2008 – December 19, 2008
     

Parks & Recreation’s Fall 2008 After School Learn to Swim program is free and offers classes for children ages 6-14 at nine pools across the city. 

Registration will be held from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on October 11 and 18 or from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on October 15, 11, 17, & 18.  Children will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis. 

Call (718) 760-6969 for more information.

 Age: Child, Teen
  Monday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Wednesday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Friday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Dawn's Chill & Grill Night

     Every 3rd Thursday of the month.
 Age: Teen
  Thursday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Saturday Swim Lessons

October 25, 2008 – December 20, 2008
     Parks & Recreation’s Fall 2008 Learn to Swim Program is free and offers classes for toddlers ages 3-5, children aged 6-14, and adults of all ages.  Registration will be held on Saturday, October 11 and Saturday, October 18 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Children will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis. 
 Age: Adult, Child, Preschool, Senior, Teen
  Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
 
Call (718) 760-6969 for more information.

Senior Council

     

Every 2nd Thursday of the month.

 Age: Senior
  Thursday 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Senior Painting

     

An art program designed for seniors that have a serious interest in painting acrylics. It provides an opportunity for seniors to learn new techniques as well strengthen their skills.

 Age: Senior
  Friday 10:45 AM - 1:30 PM

Senior Sketching

 Age: Senior
  Monday 10:45 AM - 1:30 PM

Studio 25 Teen Art Program

Starts October 6, 2008
     Studio 25 is an art program designed for youths that have a serious interest in learning the fundamental techniques in drawing and painting. It provides an opportunity for young adults to learn new techniques.
 Age: Teen
  Monday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Teen Drama Hour

     

In collaboration with the Stella Adler Outreach.

 Age: Teen
  Tuesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 
Instructor: Carlos Caldart

Teen Hip-Hop Club

 Age: Teen
  Wednesday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Teen Open Mic Nights

 Age: Teen
  Friday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Water Polo

 Age: Adult
  Tuesday 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM