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St. James 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.
2530 Jerome Avenue
Bronx, NY 10468
Cross Streets:

192nd Street/Jerome Avenue

Directions via Google Maps
Located in St. James Park

Accessible Facilities
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

Phone: (718) 367-3657
Fax: (718) 295-8713

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Facilities

Arts & Crafts Room (1)

Fitness Room (1)

Auditorium (1)

Media Lab (1)

Classroom (3)

Performance Space (1)

Media Lab (1)

Pool Table (3)

Cycling Studio (1)

Table Tennis Table (2)

Building Hours

Monday - Saturday:
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Holiday Hours

Please note: This facility shuts its doors at closing time.  Some activities may shut down 15 minutes early.
Members must store their belongings in the lockers provided and must secure their lockers with a sturdy key lock. As stated in our conditions of membership, members must be in proper athletic attire to exercise or participate in sports activities. The minimum age for a member to utilize our fitness rooms is 16 during scheduled hours.

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.