Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center

The elevator at this location is currently out of service.

Beginning Monday, July 7 through Friday, August 22, 2025, the gymnasium, dance room, and track at the Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center will be closed for NYC Parks Summer Camp operations from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Recreation Center members will have access to center and these areas during the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The gymnasium, dance room, and track will reopen to members and the public on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Beginning Monday, June 23, 2025 the indoor pool at Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center will have reduced hours for the duration of this summer.  
348 East 54th Street
New York, NY 10022
Cross Streets:

1st & 2nd Avenues

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Located in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center

Accessible Facilities
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

Phone: (212) 754-5411 (212) 754-0293
Fax: (212) 754-0661

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Facilities

Accessible Fitness Equipment (1)

Locker Room (2)

Basketball Court (Indoor) (1)

Multipurpose Room (1)

Cardio Room (1)

Pool (Indoor) (1)

Media Lab (1)

Stretching Area (1)

Dance Room (1)

Table Tennis Table (3)

Fitness Room (1)

Track (Indoor) (1)

Gymnasium (1)

Volleyball Court (Indoor) (1)

Lobby (1)

Building Hours

Monday - Friday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Holiday Hours

Please note: Recreation Center members must store their personal belongings in the lockers using a sturdy, key lock. You may be asked to show your lock at the front desk in order to ensure the security of your belongings. This facility shuts its doors at closing time. All activities 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.