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Constance Baker Motley 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.
348 East 54th Street
New York, NY 10022
Cross Streets:

1st & 2nd Avenues

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Located in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center

Accessible Facilities
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

Phone: (212) 754-5411 (212) 754-0293
Fax: (212) 754-0661

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Facilities

Accessible Fitness Equipment (1)

Locker Room (2)

Basketball Court (Indoor) (1)

Multipurpose Room (1)

Cardio Room (1)

Pool (Indoor) (1)

Media Lab (1)

Stretching Area (1)

Dance Room (1)

Table Tennis Table (3)

Fitness Room (1)

Track (Indoor) (1)

Gymnasium (1)

Volleyball Court (Indoor) (1)

Lobby (1)

Building Hours

Monday - Friday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Holiday Hours

Please note: Recreation Center members must store their personal belongings in the lockers using a sturdy, key lock. You may be asked to show your lock at the front desk in order to ensure the security of your belongings. This facility shuts its doors at closing time. All activities shut down 15 minutes early.

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.