Chelsea Recreation Center

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In observance of Independence Day, all recreation centers will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Beginning Monday, June 23, 2025 the indoor pool at Chelsea Recreation Center will have reduced hours for the duration of the summer. The summer hours will be Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday, Closed.

Center Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
7/7
Tuesday
7/8
Wednesday
7/9
Thursday
7/10
Friday
7/11
Saturday
7/12
Sunday
7/13

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 8:30 a
Introduction to Pickleball
Gymnasium

Introduction to Pickleball

Gymnasium

Adults will learn the basics of pickleball and participate in friendly competition.
Each member must have their own lock to enter the building. All personal items must be locked up. Please have your lock out upon entering the building.

Instructor: Brian McMahon

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 10:00 a
Morning Blast
Gymnasium

Morning Blast

Gymnasium

Early morning instructional cardio, body sculpt and weight training class.
Each member must have their own lock to enter the building. All personal items must be locked up. Please have your lock out upon entering the building.

Instructor: Dana Brown

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

5:30 p - 7:30 p
Adult Open Basketball
Gymnasium

Adult Open Basketball

Gymnasium

Adult Open Basketball

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 8:30 a
Adult Open Basketball
Gymnasium

Adult Open Basketball

Gymnasium

Adult Open Basketball

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 10:00 a
Sit and Fit
Gymnasium

Sit and Fit

Gymnasium

Sit and Be Fit brings easy chair exercises for adults that strengthen both body and mind

Instructor: Dana Brown

Ages: Adult, Senior

1:00 p - 2:00 p
Adult Strength Training
Dance Room

Adult Strength Training

Dance Room

The workout combines aerobic, resistance (strength) training, and toning with plenty of friendly fun. A full-body workout for active older adults

Instructor: Brian McMahon

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:00 p - 3:00 p
Instructional Adult Table Tennis
Billiards Lobby Area

Instructional Adult Table Tennis

Billiards Lobby Area

A space for adult members to learn the rules and fundamentals of table-tennis. One hour instructional play, followed by one-hour of open play

Instructor: Steve Nicola

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

5:30 p - 7:30 p
Adult Open Play Pickleball
Gymnasium

Adult Open Play Pickleball

Gymnasium

Adult (18+) Open Play Pickleball.

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 8:30 a
Introduction to Pickleball
Gymnasium

Introduction to Pickleball

Gymnasium

Adults will learn the basics of pickleball and participate in friendly competition.
Each member must have their own lock to enter the building. All personal items must be locked up. Please have your lock out upon entering the building.

Instructor: Brian McMahon

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 10:00 a
Morning Blast
Gymnasium

Morning Blast

Gymnasium

Early morning instructional cardio, body sculpt and weight training class.
Each member must have their own lock to enter the building. All personal items must be locked up. Please have your lock out upon entering the building.

Instructor: Dana Brown

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

5:30 p - 7:30 p
Adult Hockey Open Access
Gymnasium

Adult Hockey Open Access

Gymnasium

Hockey Adult Open Play 18+

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 8:30 a
Adult Open Basketball
Gymnasium

Adult Open Basketball

Gymnasium

Adult Open Basketball

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 10:00 a
Sit and Fit
Gymnasium

Sit and Fit

Gymnasium

Sit and Be Fit brings easy chair exercises for adults that strengthen both body and mind

Instructor: Dana Brown

Ages: Adult, Senior

1:00 p - 2:00 p
Adult Strength Training
Dance Room

Adult Strength Training

Dance Room

The workout combines aerobic, resistance (strength) training, and toning with plenty of friendly fun. A full-body workout for active older adults

Instructor: Brian McMahon

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:00 p - 3:00 p
Instructional Adult Table Tennis
Billiards Lobby Area

Instructional Adult Table Tennis

Billiards Lobby Area

A space for adult members to learn the rules and fundamentals of table-tennis. One hour instructional play, followed by one-hour of open play

Instructor: Steve Nicola

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

5:30 p - 7:30 p
Badminton Open Access
Gymnasium

Badminton Open Access

Gymnasium

Adult Open play for badminton

Ages: Adult, Senior

6:30 p - 7:30 p
Full Body Circuit Training
Dance Room

Full Body Circuit Training

Dance Room

This circuit training class combines both resistance and bodyweight exercises to provide you with a dynamic full body workout. Whether you are a beginner or know your way around the gym- this class for you! Come engage in exercises that target all muscle groups as well as get your heart pumping!

Instructor: Ricky Silva

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 8:30 a
Adult Open Basketball
Gymnasium

Adult Open Basketball

Gymnasium

Adult Open Basketball

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 10:00 a
Morning Blast
Gymnasium

Morning Blast

Gymnasium

Early morning instructional cardio, body sculpt and weight training class.
Each member must have their own lock to enter the building. All personal items must be locked up. Please have your lock out upon entering the building.

Instructor: Dana Brown

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

5:30 p - 7:30 p
Youth Open Volleyball
Chelsea Recreation Center

Youth Open Volleyball

Chelsea Recreation Center

Youth Open Access Volleyball

Ages: Preschool, Child, Teen

Building Hours
8:00 a - 4:00 p

8:00 a - 10:00 a
Badminton Open Access
Gymnasium

Badminton Open Access

Gymnasium

Adult Open play for badminton

Ages: Adult, Senior

10:30 a - 12:30 p
Instructional Pickleball
Gymnasium

Instructional Pickleball

Gymnasium

Pickleball is a lifelong sport that emphasizes hand-eye coordination, balance, and agility.
Through practice and play, students will develop technical skills, as well as, an understanding of
the rules and strategies for both singles and doubles play. Students will participate in drills
and games to progress their abilities and knowledge of the sport of pickleball.

Instructor: Daniel Colonna

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:30 a - 12:30 p
Bodyweight Circuit Training
Dance Room

Bodyweight Circuit Training

Dance Room

This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full-body workout. Whether you are a beginner who wants to learn proper form or know your way around the gym and looking for a challenge- this class is for you! Come engage in exercises that target all muscle groups and will get your heart pumping.

Instructor: Rachel Prozeller

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:45 p - 2:00 p
Instructional Basketball Ages 11 to 14
Gymnasium

Instructional Basketball Ages 11 to 14

Gymnasium

This instructional basketball class focuses on teaching the fundamental skills and rules of basketball in a supportive environment. These sessions utilize innovative drills to improve dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, basic offensive/defensive strategies and agility (footwork). These classes often incorporate drills and gameplay to help players develop their skills and understanding of the game.

Instructor: Daniel Colonna

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

2:00 p - 3:30 p
Family Time
Gymnasium

Family Time

Gymnasium

Parents/Guardians of children ages 12 and under can spend your Saturday afternoon having fun and enjoying time as a family playing sports!

All adults must be accompanied by a child.

Ages: Everyone

4:30 p - 7:45 p
Saturday Night Lights
Chelsea Recreation Center

Saturday Night Lights

Chelsea Recreation Center

Join us as NYC Parks partners with NYPD, DYCD, DOE, and NYC's five District Attorney's Offices to extend the hours of recreation centers on Saturday nights for youth and teens! The following activities can be expected during Saturday Night Lights at Chelsea Recreation Center: Basketball, table tennis, billiards, art classes.

Ages: Child, Teen,

Building Hours
8:00 a - 2:00 p

8:00 a - 11:30 a
Adult Basketball Open Access
Gymnasium

Adult Basketball Open Access

Gymnasium

Adult basketball -open access

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:45 a - 2:00 p
Goalball Open Access
Gymnasium
Accessible Facilities

Goalball Open Access

Gymnasium

Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment. Participants try to throw a ball that has bells embedded in it into the opponents' goal. The ball is thrown by hand and never kicked. Using ear-hand coordination, originating as a rehabilitation exercise, the sport has no able-bodied equivalent. Able-bodied athletes are also blindfolded when playing this sport.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

Accessible Facilities
This program has been specifically adapted for people with disabilities.

Pool Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
7/7
Tuesday
7/8
Wednesday
7/9
Thursday
7/10
Friday
7/11
Saturday
7/12
Sunday
7/13

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

11:00 a - 1:00 p
Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Lap lanes are for multiple swimmers. Patrons should expect to share the lane with two or more swimmers, and their swimming style must accommodate multiple swimmers.

Ages: 16 and over

Ages: Adult, Senior

1:15 p - 3:30 p
General Open Swim
Indoor Pool

General Open Swim

Indoor Pool

General Open Swim

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

11:00 a - 12:00 p
Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Lap lanes are for multiple swimmers. Patrons should expect to share the lane with two or more swimmers, and their swimming style must accommodate multiple swimmers.

Ages: 16 and over

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

11:00 a - 1:00 p
Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Lap lanes are for multiple swimmers. Patrons should expect to share the lane with two or more swimmers, and their swimming style must accommodate multiple swimmers.

Ages: 16 and over

Ages: Adult, Senior

1:15 p - 3:30 p
General Open Swim
Indoor Pool

General Open Swim

Indoor Pool

General Open Swim

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

11:00 a - 12:00 p
Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Lap lanes are for multiple swimmers. Patrons should expect to share the lane with two or more swimmers, and their swimming style must accommodate multiple swimmers.

Ages: 16 and over

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

11:00 a - 12:00 p
Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Lap lanes are for multiple swimmers. Patrons should expect to share the lane with two or more swimmers, and their swimming style must accommodate multiple swimmers.

Ages: 16 and over

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
8:00 a - 4:00 p

8:00 a - 9:30 a
Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Lap lanes are for multiple swimmers. Patrons should expect to share the lane with two or more swimmers, and their swimming style must accommodate multiple swimmers.

Ages: 16 and over

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:30 p - 3:45 p
General Open Swim
Indoor Pool

General Open Swim

Indoor Pool

General Open Swim

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
8:00 a - 2:00 p

There are no programs at this pool today.

Media Lab Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
7/7
Tuesday
7/8
Wednesday
7/9
Thursday
7/10
Friday
7/11
Saturday
7/12
Sunday
7/13

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

10:00 a - 1:00 p
Open Studio Time
Media Lab

Open Studio Time

Media Lab

Record your voice and/or instrumentals in our media lab studio! This time is open to anyone wishing to develop their skills in the world of audio production.

Instructor: Jordan Sidfield

Ages: Adult, Senior

4:30 p - 5:30 p
Open Studio Time
Media Lab

Open Studio Time

Media Lab

Record your voice and/or instrumentals in our media lab studio! This time is open to anyone wishing to develop their skills in the world of audio production.

Instructor: Jordan Sidfield

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

10:00 a - 1:00 p
One-On-One Help
Media Lab

One-On-One Help

Media Lab

Receive one-on-one assistance with viewing, transferring or producing media!

Instructor: Jordan Sidfield

Ages: Adult, Senior

10:00 a - 1:00 p
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Jordan Sidfield

Ages: Adult, Senior

4:30 p - 5:30 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Jordan Sidfield

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

10:00 a - 1:00 p
One-On-One Help
Media Lab

One-On-One Help

Media Lab

Receive one-on-one assistance with viewing, transferring or producing media!

Instructor: Jordan Sidfield

Ages: Adult, Senior

10:00 a - 1:00 p
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Jordan Sidfield

Ages: Adult, Senior

4:30 p - 5:30 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Jordan Sidfield

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

6:00 p - 7:30 p
TechOpps: Adobe Photoshop
Media Lab

TechOpps: Adobe Photoshop

Media Lab

"Adobe Photoshop is now considered a household name. Show your skills on the world’s most widely used digital imaging software by becoming an Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design.

Please note: this is not an introductory or drop-in class. It is fast-paced and complex. Be prepared for a challenging and rewarding experience! Entry to this class is only available to those that have completed the TechOpps application and been contacted for placement.

For those interested in the next session, you can find more information here! Get certified and get noticed!"

Instructor: Sarah Skwira

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

10:30 a - 12:00 p
TechOpps: Adobe Photoshop
Media Lab

TechOpps: Adobe Photoshop

Media Lab

"Adobe Photoshop is now considered a household name. Show your skills on the world’s most widely used digital imaging software by becoming an Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design.

Please note: this is not an introductory or drop-in class. It is fast-paced and complex. Be prepared for a challenging and rewarding experience! Entry to this class is only available to those that have completed the TechOpps application and been contacted for placement.

For those interested in the next session, you can find more information here! Get certified and get noticed!"

Instructor: Sarah Skwira

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:30 p - 2:00 p
TechOpps: Adobe Illustrator
Media Lab

TechOpps: Adobe Illustrator

Media Lab

"Bring your unique vision to life with shapes, color, and effects through Adobe Illustrator, the industry-standard vector graphics software. Earn an industry-recognized certification for Adobe Illustrator and prove your guru skills.

Please note: this is not an introductory or drop-in class. It is fast-paced and complex. Be prepared for a challenging and rewarding experience! Entry to this class is only available to those that have completed the TechOpps application and been contacted for placement.

For those interested in the next session, you can find more information here! Get certified and get noticed!"

Instructor: Sarah Skwira

Ages: Adult, Senior

3:00 p - 5:00 p
One-On-One Help
Media Lab

One-On-One Help

Media Lab

Receive one-on-one assistance with viewing, transferring or producing media!

Instructor: Jordan Sidfield

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

3:00 p - 5:00 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Jordan Sidfield

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

5:00 p - 6:30 p
TechOpps: Adobe Premiere Pro
Media Lab

TechOpps: Adobe Premiere Pro

Media Lab

"Prove your video editing skills by earning an industry-recognized certification for Adobe Premiere Pro, the industry-leading non-linear editing software for TV, film, and social sharing.

Please note: this is not an introductory or drop-in class. It is fast-paced and complex. Be prepared for a challenging and rewarding experience! Entry to this class is only available to those that have completed the TechOpps application and been contacted for placement.

For those interested in the next session, you can find more information here! Get certified and get noticed!"
Please note: this is not an introductory or drop-in class. It is fast-paced and complex. Be prepared for a challenging and rewarding experience! Entry to this class is only available to those that have completed the TechOpps application and been contacted for placement.

For those interested in the next session, you can find more information here! Get certified and get noticed!"

Instructor: Sarah Skwira

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

10:00 a - 1:00 p
Open Studio Time
Media Lab

Open Studio Time

Media Lab

Record your voice and/or instrumentals in our media lab studio! This time is open to anyone wishing to develop their skills in the world of audio production.

Instructor: Jordan Sidfield

Ages: Adult, Senior

4:30 p - 5:30 p
Open Studio Time
Media Lab

Open Studio Time

Media Lab

Record your voice and/or instrumentals in our media lab studio! This time is open to anyone wishing to develop their skills in the world of audio production.

Instructor: Jordan Sidfield

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
8:00 a - 4:00 p

There are no programs at this Media Lab today.

Building Hours
8:00 a - 2:00 p

There are no programs at this Media Lab today.