Recreation Center 54
348 East 54th Street
New York, NY
10022
Located in Recreation Center Fifty-four
Center Manager: Karen I. PedrosaDeputy 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
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| Monday - Friday | 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM | |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | |
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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.
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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 |
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Fitness Room Hours |
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| 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) | |
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For seniors & people with disabilities, hours are Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Minimum of seven senior members required.
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Gym - Basketball |
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| 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 |
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| Monday | 10:00 PM - 12:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Adult) | |
Gym - Wheelchair Basketball |
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| Monday | 6:30 PM - 9:15 PM (Everyone) | |
Intermediate & Advanced Volleyball |
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Monday - Friday | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Everyone) | |
| Saturday | 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Everyone) | |
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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.
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Pool Maintenance and Cleaning |
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| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Everyone) | |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Everyone) | |
Track Hours |
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| 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.
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| Age: Child | ||
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | |
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Afterschool Coordinator: Diane Hendrickson
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Argentinean Tango |
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Thursday | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM | |
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Free class with Martin Waxman.
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KEEN
Various recreation activities for mentally and physically challenged youth. Meets every other Saturday.
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| Saturday | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | |
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This program will resume Saturday, June 27th.
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PROJECT Youth |
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| Age: Teen | ||
| Monday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | |
Ranger Conservation Corps |
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| 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. |
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| Age: Preschool | ||
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | |
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Free/Instructor Camille Griffith, P.A.
Spring session begins Wednesdays, April 22nd and will end May 27th. Will resume in the Fall.
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