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Aquatic sports are great for all ages. They are not taxing on the bones or joints and tend to be less injury-susceptible than other sports. You can choose from a wide variety of water activities, from intense water aerobics classes to basic, individual lap swimming. (ACSM)

at Metropolitan Pool & Fitness Center Recreation Center 261 Bedford Avenue, Cross Streets: Bedford and Metropolitan avenues
Phone: (718) 599-5707

Manager: Eva JohnsonFax: (718) 599-5745Directions: By Bus:
The center is easily accessible by the 61 bus, which stops one block before and one block after the center on Bedford Avenue.
By Subway: Take the L train to the Bedford Avenue station (Bedford Avenue and North 7th Street). From there, you can walk south to the center. The G train stops on Metropolitan Avenue at Union Street. The center is about 7 blocks west of the G line.
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Youngsters Swim Team
Contact center or the Aquatics Division at (718)-699-4219. For details, click here.Age: Child

at St. John's Recreation Center 1251 Prospect Place, Cross Streets: Between Troy and Schenectady avenues
Phone: (718) 771-2787

Manager: Vernetta DiggsFax: (718) 771-2693Directions: By Subway:
Take the A train to Utica Avenue and walk 6 blocks South to Prospect Place. Turn right and walk 1 ½ blocks to the center. Or take the 3 or 4 to Utica Avenue. Walk six blocks North, turn left to Prospect Place and walk 1½ blocks to the center.

By Bus:
Take the 65 or 15 to Schenectady Avenue and walk two blocks South. Or take the 45 to Schenectady Avenue and walk three blocks North.
Driving directions: Take FDR Drive South to the Brooklyn Bridge. After crossing bridge, stay straight until Atlantic Avenue. Turn left on Atlantic, turn right on Schenectady, turn right on Prospect Place, the center will be on your right.
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Ladies Night
The entire facility is open to ladies only.Age: Child Tuesday:6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Girls only

Swim Team
Click here for details.Age: Child

at Brownsville Recreation Center Recreation Center 1555 Linden Boulevard, Cross Streets: Mother Gaston and Christopher streets
Phone: (718) 345-2706

Manager: Gregg JacksonDirections: By Subway: Take the L train to New Lots Avenue. Walk 3 blocks to the left on New Lots Avenue, then turn left and proceed 3 blocks on Christopher Street.
Driving directions: From Queens: Take the Belt Parkway west, exit at North Conduit. Stay in left lane and bear left for Linden Boulevard after about 1/4 mile. Proceed on Linden Boulevard for approximately 2 miles. After Pennsylvania Avenue, get to the service lane all the way right. Go to “The rest of the way" below for further instructions.
From the Triboro Bridge: Take the Grand Central Parkway East to the Jackie Robinson Parkway. Continue to end of Parkway, turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue. Proceed on Pennsylvania to Linden Boulevard (look for the Exxon and Mobile Stations on either corner). Turn right into service lane on Linden Boulevard. Proceed one mile on Linden Boulevard. Go to “The rest of the way...” below.
The Rest of the Way: You will go under 2 trestles overhead and then you will see the BRC on the right. It is a brown brick building with a small parking area on Linden Boulevard. You will also notice ball fields on Linden Boulevard.
From Eastern Parkway: Take Eastern Parkway to Buffalo Avenue. Turn Right onto Buffalo—its name will change to Rockaway Parkway after approximately 3 blocks. Stay on Rockaway and proceed to Linden Boulevard (this is a big intersection with Brookdale Memorial Hospital on the left). Turn left onto Linden. On Linden Boulevard, the BRC will be on your left after the 2nd traffic light. You will notice a green parks flag and a small sign. The best approach is to pass the center, make your first available U-turn, and proceed in the service lane to park.
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General Swim (Children)
Open swim time.Age: Child Monday:4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Tuesday:4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday:4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Thursday:4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Friday:4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

General Swim (Everyone)
Open swim time.Age: Everyone Saturday:10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

at East 54th Recreation Center 348 East 54th Street, Cross Streets: 1st & 2nd Avenues
Phone: (212) 754-5411, Phone 2: (212) 754-0293

Manager: Karen PedrosaFax: (212) 754-0661Directions: 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.Close

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Swim Team
Swim team for children 18 and underAge: Child Tuesday:5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Thursday:5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday:9:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

at Hansborough Recreation Center 35 West 134th Street, Cross Streets: Lenox Terrace Place between Lenox & 5th avenues.
Phone: (212) 234-9603

Manager: Orlando SandersFax: (212) 234-9604Directions: Trains:#2 or #3 trains to 135th Street station. Walk east on West 135 Street for half a block. Turn right at the supermarket.Buses: #M1 to West 135th Street & 5th Avenue. Take the #M102 or #M7 bus to West 135th Street & Lenox Avenue.Close

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Super Saturday
Activities include arts & crafts, fun games, general swim, open basketball, and snacks.Age: Everyone Saturday:12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Swim Class - Water Aerobics
Age: Everyone Monday:11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday:11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Friday:11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

at Asser Levy Recreation Center Asser Levy Place, Cross Streets: East 23rd Street & FDR Drive
Phone: (212) 447-2020

Manager: Jason FriesFax: (212) 447-2028Directions:
By bus: Southbound M15 bus to 2nd Avenue and East 23rd Street. Northbound M15 bus to 1st Avenue and East 23rd Street. Transfer to the M23 crosstown bus to FDR Drive. Asser Levy Place is one block west of FDR Drive.
By train: The 6 train to Park Avenue South and East 23rd Street. Transfer to the M23 crosstown bus to FDR Drive. Asser Levy Place is one block west of FDR Drive.
Driving directions: Exit southbound FDR Drive at 23rd Street. Turn right onto 23rd Street and right again onto Asser Levy Place. Exit northbound at 23rd Street. Turn left and then right onto Asser Levy Place. Close

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Aquatics Program
For more information regarding swim programs, click the link below:
https://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/programs/ap_aquatics.htmlAge: Everyone For toddlers, youths, and adults

at Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center AVERY AVENUE AND 131 STREET (Queens)
Phone: (718) 271-7572

Adv. Aqua Aerobics
Water Aerobics classAge: Everyone Cost: Members pay $10 and nonmembers pay $15.Monday:6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Tuesday:6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Wednesday:6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Thursday:6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Level of Ability: All
Lanes 5-8

Adv. Aqua Aerobics
Water Aerobics classAge: Everyone Cost: Members pay $10 and nonmembers pay $15.Monday:7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday:7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday:7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Thursday:7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Level of Ability: All
Lanes 5-8

Advanced Swim Lessons
Swimming lessonsAge: Everyone Cost: Members pay $80; nonmembers pay $130 for six sessions.Sunday:9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Level of Ability: All
Adults in lanes 1-4

Adventure Class
Swimming activities for children ages 7-13Age: Child Cost: Members pay $3; nonmembers pay $5 per session.Sunday:10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Friday:11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Level of Ability: All

Aqua Jogging
Water Aerobics classAge: Everyone Cost: Members pay $10 and nonmembers pay $15.Monday:7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
Tuesday:7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
Wednesday:7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
Thursday:7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
Level of Ability: All
Lanes 5-8

Aqua Jogging
Water Aerobics classAge: Everyone Cost: Members pay $10 and nonmembers pay $15.Friday:9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Level of Ability: All
Lanes 5-8

Aqua Walking
Water Aerobics classAge: Everyone Cost: Members pay $10 and nonmembers pay $15.Monday:7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
Tuesday:7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
Wednesday:7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
Thursday:7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
Level of Ability: All
Lanes 1-4

Aqua Walking
Water Aerobics classAge: Everyone Cost: Members pay $10 and nonmembers pay $15.Friday:9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Level of Ability: All
Lanes 1-4

Beginning Aqua Aerobics
Water Aerobics classAge: Everyone Cost: Members pay $10 and nonmembers pay $15.Monday:8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Tuesday:8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Wednesday:8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Thursday:8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Level of Ability: All
Lanes 1-4

Beginning Aqua Aerobics
Water Aerobics classAge: Everyone Cost: Members pay $10 and nonmembers pay $15.Monday:6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Tuesday:6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Wednesday:6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Thursday:6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Level of Ability: All
Lanes 1-4

Family Swim and Games
Swimming lessonsAge: Everyone Cost: FreeSunday:3:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Friday:3:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Level of Ability: All

Open Swim
Open swim time for teens ages 13-18Age: Everyone Cost: Adult, senior, and children members pay $5, $5, and $3 respectively. Adult, senior, and children nonmembers pay $10, $7, and $3. Sunday:6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Level of Ability: All

Parks Lap Swim
Open swim timeAge: Everyone Cost: FreeSunday:9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Monday:6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Tuesday:6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Wednesday:6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Thursday:6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Friday:9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Level of Ability: All
Pool 2 in lanes 1-5

Swim Instruction
Swimming lessonsAge: Everyone Cost: FreeSunday:12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Friday:12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Level of Ability: All

Swim to Safety
Swimming lessons for childrenAge: Child Cost: FreeMonday:11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Tuesday:11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Wednesday:11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Thursday:11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Level of Ability: All
Children in lanes 1-4

Swim to Safety
Swimming lessons for childrenAge: Child Cost: FreeMonday:12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Tuesday:12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Wednesday:12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Thursday:12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Level of Ability: All
Children in lanes 1-4

Swim to Safety
Swimming lessons for childrenAge: Child Cost: FreeMonday:1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Tuesday:1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Wednesday:1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Thursday:1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Level of Ability: All
Children in lanes 1-4

Tiny Tots
Swimming lessons for childrenAge: Child Cost: Members pay $80; nonmembers pay $100 for six sessions.Monday:8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Tuesday:8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Wednesday:8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Thursday:8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Level of Ability: All
Children in lanes 1-4

Tiny Tots
Swimming lessons for childrenAge: Child Cost: Members pay $80; nonmembers pay $100 for six sessions.Friday:10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Level of Ability: All
Children in lanes 1-4

at Astoria 19TH STREET AND 23RD DRIVE (Queens)
Phone: (718) 626-8620

Learn To Swim
Parks & Recreation and the City Parks Foundation (CPF) with the support of the American Red Cross is pleased to announce the kick-off of this year’s annual Learn to Swim program. Learn to Swim is a free instructional program that runs at New York City’s public outdoor pools. Age: Child Cost: Free
Start date: Jul 7, 2008End date: Aug 29, 2008Monday:8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Tuesday:8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday:8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Thursday:8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Friday:8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
The program teaches tots (ages 1 ½ - 5) and children (ages 6 - 14) basic water safety and swimming skills.
THREE-WEEK SESSIONS:
Session #1: July 8 - July 23. Registration: July 7, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Session #2: July 25 - August 12. Registration: July 24, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Session #3: August 14 – 29. Registration: August 13, 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
For more information, please visit www.nyc.gov/parks or call 311.

at Liberty 173RD STREET AND 106TH AVENUE (Queens)
Phone: (718) 657-4995

at Betsy Head BOYLAND, LIVONIA AND DUMONT AVENUES (Brooklyn)
Phone: (718) 965-6581

at Sunset Park SEVENTH AVENUE BETWEEN 41ST AND 44TH STREETS (Brooklyn)
Phone: (718) 965-6578

at Douglas and DeGraw THIRD AVENUE AND NEVINS STREET (Brooklyn)
Phone: (718) 625-3268

at Bushwick HUMBOLDT STREET, FLUSHING & BUSHWICK AVENUES (Brooklyn)
Phone: (718) 452-2116

at Commodore Barry FLUSHING AND PARK AVENUES, NAVY AND NORTH ELLIOT STREETS (Brooklyn)
Phone: (718) 243-2593

at Howard GLENMORE AND MOTHER GASTON BLVD., EAST NEW YORK AVENUE (Brooklyn)
Phone: (718) 385-1023

at Kosciusko KOSCIUSKO BETWEEN MARCY AND DEKALB AVENUES (Brooklyn)
Phone: (718) 622-5271

at Faber FABER STREET AND RICHMOND TERRACE (Staten Island)
Phone: (718) 816-5259

at West Brighton HENDERSON AVENUE BETWEEN BROADWAY AND CHAPPEL STREETS (Staten Island)
Phone: (718) 816-5019

at Van Cortlandt W. 242ND ST. AND BROADWAY (Bronx)
Phone: (718) 548-2415

at Haffen ELY AND BURKE AVENUES (Bronx)
Phone: (718) 379-2908

Learn To Swim
Parks & Recreation and the City Parks Foundation (CPF) with the support of the American Red Cross is pleased to announce the kick-off of this year’s annual Learn to Swim program. Learn to Swim is a free instructional program that runs at New York City’s public outdoor pools. Age: Child Cost: Free
Start date: Jul 7, 2008End date: Aug 29, 2008Monday:8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Tuesday:8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday:8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Thursday:8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Friday:8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
The program teaches tots (ages 1 ½ - 5) and children (ages 6 - 14) basic water safety and swimming skills.
For more information, please visit www.nyc.gov/parks or call 311. THREE-WEEK SESSIONS:
Session #1: July 8 - July 23. Registration: July 7, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Session #2: July 25 - August 12. Registration: July 24, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Session #3: August 14 – 29. Registration: August 13, 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

at Mapes E. 180TH STREET BETWEEN MAPES & PROSPECT AVENUES (Bronx)
Phone: (718) 364-8876

at Mullaly E. 164TH ST. BET. JEROME & RIVER AVES. (Bronx)
Phone: (718) 538-7083

at Claremont 170TH STREET AND CLAY AVENUE (Bronx)
Phone: (718) 901-4792

at Highbridge AMSTERDAM AVE. AND W. 173RD STREET (Manhattan)
Phone: (212) 927-2400

at Dry Dock E. 10TH ST. BETWEEN AVES. C AND D (Manhattan)
Phone: (212) 677-4481

at Sheltering Arms W. 129TH STREET AND AMSTERDAM AVE. (Manhattan)
Phone: (212) 662-6191

at Wagner E. 124TH STREET BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND AVENUES (Manhattan)
Phone: (212) 534-4238

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