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Recreation Center 54

348 East 54th Street
New York, NY 10022
Located in Recreation Center Fifty-four

Center Manager: Karen I. Pedrosa
Deputy Center Manager: Cynthaly Pinckney
Phone: (212) 754-5411 (212) 754-4277
Fax: (212) 754-0661
Cross Streets: 1st & 2nd avenues
Directions:

Bus: M15 to East 54th Street and 2nd Avenue.

Subway: #6 train to 51st Street station or E and V trains to 53rd Street station. #4 or #5 train northbound to 42nd Grand Central; transfer to the #6 to 51st Street. #4 or #5 train southbound to 59th Street; transfer to the #6 to 51st Street.


Driving Directions:

FDR Drive North: FDR Drive to 42nd Street exit, make a right on 3rd Avenue. Then make a right onto 54th Street. Continue traveling east to 348 East 54th Street.

FDR Drive South: FDR Drive to 53rd Street exit then make a right onto 3rd Avenue. Next, make a right on 54th Street. Continue traveling east to 348 East 54th Street.


This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

 

Hours of Operation

Hours of Operation

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 
Center is closed on Sundays. Registration is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

 

Facilities

Stretching Area - 1

Fitness Room - 1

Pool (Indoor) - 2

Dance Room - 1

Ping Pong Table - 1

Computer Resource Center - 1

Multipurpose Room - 1

Cardio Room - 1

Locker Room - 2

Track (Indoor) - 1

Lobby - 1

Basketball Court (Indoor) - 2

Gymnasium - 1

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Facility Hours

Computer Resource Center

Fitness Room Hours

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 9:15 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM   (Adult)
  Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM   (Senior)
 
For seniors & people with disabilities, hours are Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Minimum of seven senior members required.

Gym - Basketball

  Monday - Wednesday 6:30 AM - 10:00 AM   (Adult)
  Thursday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:15 PM   (Adult)
  Friday 6:30 AM - 10:00 AM   (Adult)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM   (Adult)
  Monday 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM   (Teen)
  Tuesday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM   (Teen)
  Wednesday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM   (Teen)
  Thursday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM   (Teen)
  Friday 6:30 PM - 9:15 PM   (Teen)

Gym - Ping Pong

  Monday 10:00 PM - 12:00 PM   (Adult)
  Friday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM   (Adult)

Gym - Wheelchair Basketball

  Monday 6:30 PM - 9:15 PM   (Everyone)

Intermediate & Advanced Volleyball

  Wednesday 6:15 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)

Pool - Adult Lap Swim

     All members using the pool must shower before entering. You must also wear a swim cap. Proper bathing attire is required. During the last Lap swim session of the day, swimmers will not be allowed to enter the pool after 8:45 p.m.
  Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 9:45 AM, 12:15 PM - 3:00 PM, 7:15 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)

Pool - General Swim

     *Please note: Youth 42 inches and below must be accompanied by an adult 18 years-old or over.
  Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM   (Everyone)
 
Please be advised that on Tuesday, February 3 and Thursday, February 5 the pool will be closed from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. for Swim Team testing.

Pool Maintenance and Cleaning

  Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM   (Everyone)

Track Hours

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 9:15 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM   (Everyone)

Programs, Classes and Activities

Afterschool Program

     Currently, there is a limited number of spaces available for our Afterschool program. Please contact Diane Hendrickson if you are interested in registering your child. For more information, please click here.
 Age: Child
  Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 
Afterschool Coordinator: Diane Hendrickson

Argentinean Tango

 Age: Adult, Senior
  Thursday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
 
Free class with Martin Waxman.

KEEN

     Various recreation activities for mentally and physically challenged youth. Meets every other Saturday.
  Saturday 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
 
This program will resume Saturday, June 27th.

PROJECT Youth

 Age: Teen
  Monday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Ranger Conservation Corps

 Age: Teen
  Thursday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tiny Prints Toddler Program

     This program is for toddlers ages 5 & under and takes place on the third floor basketball court. Children engage in recreation games, story telling, singing, and arts & crafts.

The children must be accompanied by adults -- this is not a drop-off program.
 Age: Preschool
  Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
 
Free/Instructor Camille Griffith, P.A. Spring session begins Wednesdays, April 22nd and will end May 27th. Will resume in the Fall.