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Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, this center will be open on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 until 5:00 p.m. and will close on Thursday, November 28.
2180 First Avenue
New York, NY 10029
Cross Streets:

1st Avenue & E 112nd Street

Directions via Google Maps
Located in Thomas Jefferson Park

Limited Access Facilities
This is a Limited Access Recreation Center.

Phone: (212) 860-1383
Fax: (212) 860-1371

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Facilities

Accessible Fitness Equipment (1)

Locker Room (2)

Afterschool Room (1)

Multipurpose Room (2)

Artificial Turf Field (1)

Picnic Area (4)

Athletic Field (3)

Playground (1)

Basketball Court (Outdoor) (8)

Pool (Outdoor) (2)

Media Lab (1)

Pool Table (2)

Exercise Equipment (Outdoor) (1)

Soccer Field (Outdoor) (1)

Fitness Room (1)

Sprinkler (1)

Handball Court (Outdoor) (4)

Track (Outdoor) (1)

Lobby (1)

Building Hours

Tuesday - Friday:
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Holiday Hours

Please note: This facility shuts its doors at closing time. All activities  shut down 30 minutes prior to closing time.

Recreation centers operate in seasonal schedules, with program availability additionally affected by Parks' afterschool and summer camps. Programs rotate in the following increments: January - March, April - June, July - September and October - December.

Media Labs follow their own 6-12 week schedules, depending on the type of class being offered.

Program Information

Recreation centers operate in seasonal schedules, with program availability additionally affected by Parks' afterschool and summer camps. Programs rotate in the following increments: January - March, April - June, July - September and October - December.

Media Labs follow their own 6-12 week schedules, depending on the type of class being offered.