Chelsea Recreation Center
📍 Manhattan, NY
Clean indoor recreation center offering swimming pools, fitness classes, and sports activities for all ages. Popular with families for affordable swimming lessons and diverse programming.
I'm taking Adult Swim Lessons! Today was my second lesson, so while I am scared about swallowing water and putting my face in, I was able to get almost across the short side of the pool, after a few tries, using just my legs, and holding my breath and blowing bubbles out of my nose. So exciting!!! Now I just need to learn how to tread water, incorporate my arms, and side breathing...
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Excellent choice for active families seeking affordable indoor activities year-round, especially those interested in swimming lessons or fitness classes. The center offers something for all ages with its pools, courts, ping pong, and specialized programs. Budget-conscious families will appreciate the reasonable pricing, though recent maintenance issues may affect the experience.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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Christina Ruiz
4 months ago
“I'm taking Adult Swim Lessons! Today was my second lesson, so while I am scared about swallowing water and putting my face in, I was able to get almost across the short side of the pool, after a few tries, using just my legs, and holding my breath and blowing bubbles out of my nose. So exciting!!! Now I just need to learn how to tread water, incorporate my arms, and side breathing...”
Prince
3 years ago
“This is one of the best New York City Parks and it is indoors, with a very clean environment, swimming pool, pool tables, ping pong tables, Basket ball, picket ball and much more. The Staff are good people who are nice and calm.”
mma 12
3 months ago
“I love this place. They have a variety of classes they offer all day long and during the weekends until about 6:30 pm. The price is right especially if you’re on a strict budget and want to get fit. They also have swimming classes they offer throughout the week and weekends. They a have a weightlifting room with many machines to work out on but I haven’t had a chance to visit this floor yet. I have been to the room they have a few treadmill’s and elliptical and stair masters machines which is small but never too crowed. They keep their facilities super clean and provide most of the equipment that you will need for the classes they offer. They have enough lockers and all you need to do is bring your own lock. They even have free phone charge stations for phone charging. They have 2 or 3 ping pong tables and a pool table to play, these are usually busy but every now and then are available. Ive met many new people and enjoying the new friendships. Hope you give this place a try to see what they can offer you.”
Michael Terrell
a year ago
“Several storied (elevators & stairs) large center w/all of the resources expected of the city's gyms. Regulation sized courts & pool. Workout room spread over several rooms & floors which may be a PRO or CON depending on taste. Layout boasts a 2 level bright & airy table sport section and a jewel of A MEDIA/COMPUTER CENTER w/classes ranging from Video, Podcasting & digital music editing, in addition to daily scheduled open lab w/tech assistance for ALL ages... & Like most these days, pickleball abounds”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Chelsea Recreation Center is a community facility featuring indoor swimming pools, fitness classes, water aerobics, adult swim lessons, and sports courts including ping pong. The center offers programming throughout the week and weekends, with classes running until early evening. Families appreciate the variety of activities available for different age groups and the facility's year-round indoor access.
