Kwame Ture 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.
1527 Jesup Avenue
Bronx, New York 10452
Cross Streets:

172nd Street and Cross Bronx Expressway

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Located in Kwame Ture Recreation Center

Accessible Facilities
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

Phone: (718) 293-5934
Fax: (718) 293-2485

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Facilities

Cardio Room (1)

Game Room (1)

Media Lab (1)

Gymnasium (1)

Fitness Room (1)

Pool Table (1)

Building Hours

Monday - Saturday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Holiday Hours

Please note: This facility shuts its doors at closing time.  Registration hours end at least 30 minutes before closing time. Other activities may 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.