Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center

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Center Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
10/14
Tuesday
10/15
Wednesday
10/16
Thursday
10/17
Friday
10/18
Saturday
10/19
Sunday
10/20

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 10:00 a
Adult Open Basketball
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center

Adult Open Basketball

Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center

Open play basketball adults 18yrs and over

Ages: Adult, Senior

10:00 a - 12:00 p
Open Adult Pickleball
Gymnasium

Open Adult Pickleball

Gymnasium

Open Adult Pickleball

Instructor: Chris Epps

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:00 p - 2:00 p
Adult Basketball Skill Development
Gymnasium

Adult Basketball Skill Development

Gymnasium

Adults will improve in dribbling, passing and shooting. Learning core values that include teamwork, accountability and personal sacrifice.

Instructor: Chris Epps

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Adult

1:00 p - 2:00 p
CANCELED: Fitness is Knowledge
Dance Room

CANCELED: Fitness is Knowledge

Dance Room

Participants will learn the basics of weight training to improve their overall health.

Instructor: Noeli Urena

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:00 p - 4:30 p
Teen Open basketball
Gymnasium

Teen Open basketball

Gymnasium

open play basketball teens ages 13yrs-18yrs old

Instructor: Noel Byfield

Ages: Everyone

3:00 p - 4:30 p
Kids Table Tennis
Multi-Use Room A

Kids Table Tennis

Multi-Use Room A

This time will be for our younger members to learn to play table tennis. they will learn how to hold and use the paddles correctly. They will learn to serve and return correctly. We will learn to play singles and doubles.

Instructor: Jose Llopiz

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

4:30 p - 6:00 p
Pre Teen Basketball skills and drills
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center

Pre Teen Basketball skills and drills

Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center

Youth 12U can come learn skills needed to plat basketball. We will do dribbling passing and shooting drills beginning with the basics and moving into more advanced workouts

Instructor: Jose Llopiz

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

5:00 p - 6:00 p
Flat Abs
Dance Room

Flat Abs

Dance Room

This program will provide conditioning, sculpting of the ab muscles, improve breathing and improve lower back pain.

Instructor: Kwame Campbell

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Teen, Adult, Senior

6:00 p - 7:00 p
Metabolic Conditioning Fitness
Rock Climbing Wall Room

Metabolic Conditioning Fitness

Rock Climbing Wall Room

This program will provide various strength training and conditioning circuits.

Instructor: Kwame Campbell

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Adult, Senior

6:00 p - 7:00 p
CANCELED: Adult HIIT
Dance Room

CANCELED: Adult HIIT

Dance Room

This program is a form of High Intensity interval training that utilizes one's body weight to develop strength.

Instructor: Noeli Urena

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 10:00 a
Adult Open Basketball
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center

Adult Open Basketball

Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center

Open play basketball adults 18yrs and over

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 10:00 a
Fitness is Knowledge
Dance Room

Fitness is Knowledge

Dance Room

Participants will learn the basics of weight training to improve their overall health.

Instructor: Noeli Urena

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Adult, Senior

10:00 a - 12:00 p
Open Adult Pickleball
Gymnasium

Open Adult Pickleball

Gymnasium

Open Adult Pickleball

Instructor: Chris Epps

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:00 p - 1:00 p
Fitness is Knowledge
Dance Room

Fitness is Knowledge

Dance Room

Participants will learn the basics of weight training to improve their overall health.

Instructor: Noeli Urena

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Adult, Senior

3:00 p - 4:30 p
Kids Table Tennis
Multi-Use Room A

Kids Table Tennis

Multi-Use Room A

This time will be for our younger members to learn to play table tennis. they will learn how to hold and use the paddles correctly. They will learn to serve and return correctly. We will learn to play singles and doubles.

Instructor: Jose Llopiz

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

3:00 p - 5:00 p
Teen Basketball Skills & Drills
Gymnasium

Teen Basketball Skills & Drills

Gymnasium

Youth will improve in dribbling, passing and shooting as well as learning core values that includes teamwork, accountability, personal sacrifice, honesty etc.

Instructor: Chris Epps

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Teen

5:00 p - 6:00 p
Flag Football Skill Development
Gymnasium

Flag Football Skill Development

Gymnasium

youth members will learn how to play 5 on 5 flag football under city wide rules. We will learn the different positions and the skills needed to play those positions.

Instructor: Jose Llopiz

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

5:00 p - 6:00 p
Chair Fitness
Dance Room

Chair Fitness

Dance Room

Members will exercise with a chair intermittently to gain strength, balance and flexibility.

Instructor: Kwame Campbell

Ages: Adult, Senior

6:00 p - 7:00 p
Dynamic Total Body Conditioning
Dance Room

Dynamic Total Body Conditioning

Dance Room

This is a high impact high energy full body movement class.

Instructor: Dorothy Thompson

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

7:00 p - 8:00 p
Intro to Spin
Rock Climbing Wall Room

Intro to Spin

Rock Climbing Wall Room

Members will learn how to become more efficient while cycling

Instructor: Amaan Siddeeq

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 10:00 a
Adult Open Basketball
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center

Adult Open Basketball

Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center

Open play basketball adults 18yrs and over

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:00 p - 2:00 p
Adult Basketball Skill Development
Gymnasium

Adult Basketball Skill Development

Gymnasium

Adults will improve in dribbling, passing and shooting. Learning core values that include teamwork, accountability and personal sacrifice.

Instructor: Chris Epps

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Adult

1:00 p - 6:00 p
Meet the Critters
Play Area

Meet the Critters

Play Area

Join NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers for a science seminar to learn about reptiles, insects, bats, and other critters from the earth. This is an educational event for all ages.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Gertrude Recreation Center | (212) 397-3159
232 W. 60 St., New York, N.Y. 10023

This event is FREE and open to the public. Please bring a lock to secure your belongings. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility.

Instructor: Charlene Edwards

Ages: Everyone

3:00 p - 4:30 p
Kids Table Tennis
Multi-Use Room A

Kids Table Tennis

Multi-Use Room A

This time will be for our younger members to learn to play table tennis. they will learn how to hold and use the paddles correctly. They will learn to serve and return correctly. We will learn to play singles and doubles.

Instructor: Jose Llopiz

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

5:00 p - 6:00 p
Introduction to Weight Training
Fitness Room

Introduction to Weight Training

Fitness Room

Members will learn the fundamentals of the bench press, squat and deadlift

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

5:00 p - 6:00 p
Bitties Basketball
Gymnasium

Bitties Basketball

Gymnasium

Youngsters ages 5 - 7 can come learn the basics of basketball. They will learn dribbling passing and shooting skills by doing drills and playing fun

Instructor: Jose Llopiz

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Preschool, Child

5:00 p - 6:00 p
Flat Abs
Dance Room

Flat Abs

Dance Room

This program will provide conditioning, sculpting of the ab muscles, improve breathing and improve lower back pain.

Instructor: Kwame Campbell

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Teen, Adult, Senior

6:00 p - 7:00 p
Cardio Circuit Blast
Dance Room

Cardio Circuit Blast

Dance Room

This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits. Cardio Circuit Blast is a heart-pumping, high-intensity class that is open to all levels and the perfect way to increase your overall endurance!

Participants must sign in at the front desk and bring locks to lock up their bags. The center does not allow anyone to bring their bags to the dance room except: towel, water and phone.

Instructor: Chris Patt

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

6:00 p - 7:00 p
PM Stretch
Dance Room

PM Stretch

Dance Room

This program is designed to help members improve their daily physical activities and flexibility.

Instructor: Kwame Campbell

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

7:00 p - 8:00 p
Restoration and Recovery
Dance Room

Restoration and Recovery

Dance Room

Members will learn how to recover from the most common injuries

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 10:00 a
Adult Open Basketball
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center

Adult Open Basketball

Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center

Open play basketball adults 18yrs and over

Ages: Adult, Senior

10:00 a - 12:00 p
Open Adult Pickleball
Gymnasium

Open Adult Pickleball

Gymnasium

Open Adult Pickleball

Instructor: Chris Epps

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:00 p - 4:00 p
Teen Open basketball
Gymnasium

Teen Open basketball

Gymnasium

open play basketball teens ages 13yrs-18yrs old

Instructor: Noel Byfield

Ages: Everyone

5:00 p - 6:00 p
Chair Fitness
Dance Room

Chair Fitness

Dance Room

Members will exercise with a chair intermittently to gain strength, balance and flexibility.

Instructor: Kwame Campbell

Ages: Adult, Senior

6:00 p - 7:00 p
Dynamic Total Body Conditioning
Dance Room

Dynamic Total Body Conditioning

Dance Room

This is a high impact high energy full body movement class.

Instructor: Dorothy Thompson

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

7:00 p - 8:00 p
Intro to Spin
Rock Climbing Wall Room

Intro to Spin

Rock Climbing Wall Room

Members will learn how to become more efficient while cycling

Instructor: Amaan Siddeeq

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 10:00 a
Adult Open Basketball
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center

Adult Open Basketball

Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center

Open play basketball adults 18yrs and over

Ages: Adult, Senior

3:00 p - 4:30 p
Kids Table Tennis
Multi-Use Room A

Kids Table Tennis

Multi-Use Room A

This time will be for our younger members to learn to play table tennis. they will learn how to hold and use the paddles correctly. They will learn to serve and return correctly. We will learn to play singles and doubles.

Instructor: Jose Llopiz

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

5:00 p - 6:00 p
Introduction to Weight Training
Fitness Room

Introduction to Weight Training

Fitness Room

Members will learn the fundamentals of the bench press, squat and deadlift

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

5:00 p - 6:00 p
Flag Football Skill Development
Gymnasium

Flag Football Skill Development

Gymnasium

youth members will learn how to play 5 on 5 flag football under city wide rules. We will learn the different positions and the skills needed to play those positions.

Instructor: Jose Llopiz

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

5:00 p - 6:00 p
Flat Abs
Dance Room

Flat Abs

Dance Room

This program will provide conditioning, sculpting of the ab muscles, improve breathing and improve lower back pain.

Instructor: Kwame Campbell

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Teen, Adult, Senior

6:00 p - 7:00 p
PM Stretch
Dance Room

PM Stretch

Dance Room

This program is designed to help members improve their daily physical activities and flexibility.

Instructor: Kwame Campbell

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
8:00 a - 4:00 p

8:00 a - 9:00 a
Adult Open Basketball
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center

Adult Open Basketball

Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center

Open play basketball adults 18yrs and over

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 11:00 a
Open Adult Pickleball
Gymnasium

Open Adult Pickleball

Gymnasium

Open Adult Pickleball

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 12:00 p
Adult Open Play Badminton
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center

Adult Open Play Badminton

Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center

Adult Open Play Badminton

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
Closed

Pool Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
10/14
Tuesday
10/15
Wednesday
10/16
Thursday
10/17
Friday
10/18
Saturday
10/19
Sunday
10/20

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

2:30 p - 3:30 p
Gertrude Ederle: Adult Water Ballet
Indoor Pool

Gertrude Ederle: Adult Water Ballet

Indoor Pool

Challenge yourself to combine elements of ballet and gymnastics in the water. An instructor will lead participants to create and perform an artistic solo or team routine learning choreographed movements in the water synchronized with a musical accompaniment. A fun way to improve your fitness level, train with teammates, and have a great time.

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Adult, Senior

4:00 p - 5:00 p
Gertrude Ederle: Afterschool Learn to Swim
Indoor Pool

Gertrude Ederle: Afterschool Learn to Swim

Indoor Pool

The Learn to Swim program puts the fun in fundamentals and teaches basic swimming and safety skills. Children and youth 6 to 17 years old gain basic swimming skills and learn how to stay safe in and around the water. Lottery based registration. Recreation Center Membership Required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

5:00 p - 6:30 p
Gertrude Ederle Sea Lions: Swim Team
Indoor Pool

Gertrude Ederle Sea Lions: Swim Team

Indoor Pool

Make a splash and try out for a Parks swim team! Learn competitive swimming strokes, goal setting, sportsmanship, teamwork principals, and improve your fitness. Have fun and be part of a team and compete against other Parks Swim Teams citywide.

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Child, Teen,

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

1:00 p - 2:00 p
Gertrude Ederle: Adult Water Exercise
Indoor Pool

Gertrude Ederle: Adult Water Exercise

Indoor Pool

An instructor led class in the water with heart pumping music to energize participants, increase total body strength, burn calories and sculpt muscles. Also, water aerobics will improve cardio-vascular fitness and increase range of motion and flexibility.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

1:00 p - 2:00 p
Gertrude Ederle: Seniors Learn to Swim
Indoor Pool

Gertrude Ederle: Seniors Learn to Swim

Indoor Pool

The Senior Learn to Swim program teaches seniors ages 62+ basic swimming and safety skills. The program offers seniors the opportunity to become comfortable in the water and prepare to learn to swim. Seniors gain basic swimming skills and learn how to stay safe in and around the water. Lottery based registration. Recreation Membership Required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior

4:00 p - 5:00 p
Gertrude Ederle: Afterschool Learn to Swim
Indoor Pool

Gertrude Ederle: Afterschool Learn to Swim

Indoor Pool

The Learn to Swim program puts the fun in fundamentals and teaches basic swimming and safety skills. Children and youth 6 to 17 years old gain basic swimming skills and learn how to stay safe in and around the water. Lottery based registration. Recreation Center Membership Required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

5:00 p - 6:30 p
Gertrude Ederle Sea Lions: Swim Team
Indoor Pool

Gertrude Ederle Sea Lions: Swim Team

Indoor Pool

Make a splash and try out for a Parks swim team! Learn competitive swimming strokes, goal setting, sportsmanship, teamwork principals, and improve your fitness. Have fun and be part of a team and compete against other Parks Swim Teams citywide.

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Child, Teen,

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

1:00 p - 2:00 p
Gertrude Ederle: Adult Water Exercise
Indoor Pool

Gertrude Ederle: Adult Water Exercise

Indoor Pool

An instructor led class in the water with heart pumping music to energize participants, increase total body strength, burn calories and sculpt muscles. Also, water aerobics will improve cardio-vascular fitness and increase range of motion and flexibility.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

4:00 p - 5:00 p
Gertrude Ederle: Adaptive Aquatics
Indoor Pool

Accessible Facilities

Gertrude Ederle: Adaptive Aquatics

Indoor Pool

Enjoy our Adaptive Aquatics Swim Program for children and adults physically and or intellectually challenged. The program offers individual and group instruction at Parks Pools. Enjoy gentle water walking and aerobic exercises. Join the fun learning swimming and safety skills led by an Aquatic Specialist.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

Accessible Facilities
This program has been specifically adapted for people with disabilities.

Building Hours
8:00 a - 4:00 p

8:00 a - 9:30 a
Gertrude Ederle Sea Lions: Swim Team
Indoor Pool

Gertrude Ederle Sea Lions: Swim Team

Indoor Pool

Make a splash and try out for a Parks swim team! Learn competitive swimming strokes, goal setting, sportsmanship, teamwork principals, and improve your fitness. Have fun and be part of a team and compete against other Parks Swim Teams citywide.

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Child, Teen,

12:00 p - 1:00 p
Gertrude Ederle: Children's Learn to Swim - Saturday Water Test
Indoor Pool

Gertrude Ederle: Children's Learn to Swim - Saturday Water Test

Indoor Pool

The Learn to Swim program puts the fun in fundamentals and teaches basic swimming and safety skills. Children and youth 6 to 17 years old gain basic swimming skills and learn how to stay safe in and around the water. Lottery based registration. October 19 is Mandatory Water Test Day. After your child takes the water test, they will either be placed in Learn to Swim Level 1 or Learn to Swim Level 2.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

Building Hours
Closed

Media Lab Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
10/14
Tuesday
10/15
Wednesday
10/16
Thursday
10/17
Friday
10/18
Saturday
10/19
Sunday
10/20

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 8:00 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 8:00 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 8:00 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 8:00 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 8:00 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

Building Hours
8:00 a - 4:00 p

8:00 a - 4:00 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

Building Hours
Closed