by NYC Parks
A rebuilt West Side center with an indoor pool, gym, and fitness rooms. Children who hold a free youth membership can drop in for gym time, games, and supervised activities, and the center runs seasonal kids' classes and after-school programs.
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Hours and kids' program schedules vary by center and season
Free NYC Parks membership for children and youth; register in person with ID
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All ages.
Free NYC Parks membership for children and youth; register in person with ID
Hours and kids' program schedules vary by center and season
533 West 59th Street, 10019, in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan.
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