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J. Hood Wright Recreation Center

Beginning Monday, July 7 through Friday, August 22, 2025, J. Hood Wright Recreation Center will be closed for NYC Parks Summer Camp operations from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. The center will reopen for full access to members and the public on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

As an NYC Parks Recreation Center Member, you’re able to access several other centers. Highbridge Recreation Center is the closest site.

351 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10033
Cross Streets:

West 174th Street & Fort Washington Avenue

Directions via Google Maps
Located in J. Hood Wright Park

Accessible Facilities
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

Phone: (212) 927-1514
Fax: (212) 927-8882

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Facilities

Athletic Field (2)

Kitchen (1)

Basketball Court (Outdoor) (2)

Library (1)

Media Lab (1)

Multipurpose Room (1)

Fitness Room (1)

Playground (1)

Game Room (1)

Pool Table (1)

Handball Court (Outdoor) (2)

Table Tennis Table (1)

Building Hours

Tuesday - Friday:
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Holiday Hours

Registration Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
 

Please note: This facility shuts its doors at closing time. Some activities may shut down 15 minutes early. 

Recreation centers operate in seasonal schedules, with program availability additionally affected by Parks' afterschool and summer camps. Programs rotate in the following increments: January - March, April - June, July - September and October - December.

Media Labs follow their own 6-12 week schedules, depending on the type of class being offered.

 

Program Information

Recreation centers operate in seasonal schedules, with program availability additionally affected by Parks' afterschool and summer camps. Programs rotate in the following increments: January - March, April - June, July - September and October - December.

Media Labs follow their own 6-12 week schedules, depending on the type of class being offered.