East 54th Street Recreation Center
 348 East 54th Street (bet. 1st & 2nd Avenues) |
Recreation Center 54 opened on Feb. 17, 1911, with 79 showers for men and 59 for women. Built during an era of socially progressive initiatives, the center’s original purpose was to provide sanitary facilities for the city’s working classes. Although the four-story, neo-classical building is not a designated landmark, much of its original character and history remains. Recent additions of a ramp and elevator have made the building accessible for all users. Recreation Center 54 provides a wide variety of programming for all ages, including dance, swimming, computer classes, and aerobics.
Facilities
Gym , Pool, Dance Room, 2 Locker Rooms, Fitness Room, Indoor Track, Arts and Crafts Room, Computer Resource Center
Center Manager: Karen Pedrosa
Deputy Center Manager: Andrea Rivette
CRC Coordinator: Diana Baker
Phone: (212) 754-5411 (212) 754-0293
Fax: (212) 754-0661