Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center

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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.  

Center Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
9/15
Tuesday
9/16
Wednesday
9/17
Thursday
9/18
Friday
9/19
Saturday
9/20
Sunday
9/21

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 8:00 a
Rise & Shine Circuit
Dance Room

Rise & Shine Circuit

Dance Room

Start your day with this high-energy circuit training class designed for adults aged 25-61. This program combines cardio, strength, and core exercises in a fast-paced, engaging format. Participants of all fitness levels will experience a full-body workout that improves endurance, strength, and flexibility. Each class features a variety of stations to keep things dynamic and fun!

Instructor: Victor Benavente

Ages: Adult, Senior

8:00 a - 9:00 a
Morning Functional Fitness
Dance Room

Morning Functional Fitness

Dance Room

Kickstart your day with an energizing fitness class designed for adults aged 25-61. This beginner-friendly program emphasizes improving strength, mobility, cardiovascular health, and flexibility. Participants will engage in bodyweight exercises, resistance band training, and light cardio, making it accessible to all fitness levels. Build confidence, learn foundational techniques, and foster a supportive community.

Instructor: Victor Benavente

Ages: Senior, Adult

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

8:00 a - 9:00 a
Morning Functional Fitness
Dance Room

Morning Functional Fitness

Dance Room

Kickstart your day with an energizing fitness class designed for adults aged 25-61. This beginner-friendly program emphasizes improving strength, mobility, cardiovascular health, and flexibility. Participants will engage in bodyweight exercises, resistance band training, and light cardio, making it accessible to all fitness levels. Build confidence, learn foundational techniques, and foster a supportive community.

Instructor: Victor Benavente

Ages: Adult, Senior

10:30 a - 11:30 a
Stability & Mobility (Seniors)
Dance Room

Stability & Mobility (Seniors)

Dance Room

Through a series of gentle exercises and engaging activities, we'll focus on improving balance, flexibility, and overall movement to make daily tasks easier and reduce the risk of falls. Whether you're just starting or have some experience, this program welcomes all fitness levels, with personalized modifications to suit your needs.

Instructor: Victor Benavente

Ages: Adult, Senior

6:00 p - 7:30 p
Groove Academy
Dance Room

Groove Academy

Dance Room

Join our dynamic Hip-Hop and Afrobeat dance program where you’ll learn the latest choreography to the hottest tracks in these genres. Our classes are designed to help you master the moves, build your confidence, and have a blast while dancing to the rhythms of Hip-Hop and afrobeat. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, our program offers something for everyone. Come groove with us and express yourself through the power of dance!

Instructor: Josiah Connell

Ages:

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 8:00 a
Rise & Shine Circuit
Dance Room

Rise & Shine Circuit

Dance Room

Start your day with this high-energy circuit training class designed for adults aged 25-61. This program combines cardio, strength, and core exercises in a fast-paced, engaging format. Participants of all fitness levels will experience a full-body workout that improves endurance, strength, and flexibility. Each class features a variety of stations to keep things dynamic and fun!

Instructor: Victor Benavente

Ages: Adult, Senior

8:00 a - 9:00 a
Yoga
Dance Room

Yoga

Dance Room

Yoga is for Every Body! Learn the fundamentals of yoga so you can begin to experience its transformational effects. Explore body alignment and deep breathing while developing strength, flexibility, and balance in a supportive environment. This class is designed for the brand new student, yet experienced students may attend to reinforce the basics.

Instructor: Terry Jackson

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior, Adult

10:30 a - 11:30 a
Stability & Mobility (Seniors)
Dance Room

Stability & Mobility (Seniors)

Dance Room

Through a series of gentle exercises and engaging activities, we'll focus on improving balance, flexibility, and overall movement to make daily tasks easier and reduce the risk of falls. Whether you're just starting or have some experience, this program welcomes all fitness levels, with personalized modifications to suit your needs.

Instructor: Victor Benavente

Ages: Senior, Adult

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

8:00 a - 9:00 a
Morning Functional Fitness
Dance Room

Morning Functional Fitness

Dance Room

Kickstart your day with an energizing fitness class designed for adults aged 25-61. This beginner-friendly program emphasizes improving strength, mobility, cardiovascular health, and flexibility. Participants will engage in bodyweight exercises, resistance band training, and light cardio, making it accessible to all fitness levels. Build confidence, learn foundational techniques, and foster a supportive community.

Instructor: Victor Benavente

Ages: Adult, Senior

10:30 a - 11:30 a
Stability & Mobility (Seniors)
Dance Room

Stability & Mobility (Seniors)

Dance Room

Through a series of gentle exercises and engaging activities, we'll focus on improving balance, flexibility, and overall movement to make daily tasks easier and reduce the risk of falls. Whether you're just starting or have some experience, this program welcomes all fitness levels, with personalized modifications to suit your needs.

Instructor: Victor Benavente

Ages: Senior, Adult

6:00 p - 7:30 p
Groove Academy
Dance Room

Groove Academy

Dance Room

Join our dynamic Hip-Hop and Afrobeat dance program where you’ll learn the latest choreography to the hottest tracks in these genres. Our classes are designed to help you master the moves, build your confidence, and have a blast while dancing to the rhythms of Hip-Hop and afrobeat. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, our program offers something for everyone. Come groove with us and express yourself through the power of dance!

Instructor: Josiah Connell

Ages:

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 8:00 a
Rise & Shine Circuit
Dance Room

Rise & Shine Circuit

Dance Room

Start your day with this high-energy circuit training class designed for adults aged 25-61. This program combines cardio, strength, and core exercises in a fast-paced, engaging format. Participants of all fitness levels will experience a full-body workout that improves endurance, strength, and flexibility. Each class features a variety of stations to keep things dynamic and fun!

Instructor: Victor Benavente

Ages: Adult, Senior

8:00 a - 9:00 a
Morning Functional Fitness
Dance Room

Morning Functional Fitness

Dance Room

Kickstart your day with an energizing fitness class designed for adults aged 25-61. This beginner-friendly program emphasizes improving strength, mobility, cardiovascular health, and flexibility. Participants will engage in bodyweight exercises, resistance band training, and light cardio, making it accessible to all fitness levels. Build confidence, learn foundational techniques, and foster a supportive community.

Instructor: Victor Benavente

Ages: Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 10:00 a
Zumba Gold®
Dance Room

Zumba Gold®

Dance Room

Zumba Gold® offers a low-impact workout set to a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes, creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that challenge both the heart and muscles. With fun music and easy-to-follow steps, you can’t go wrong!

Participants must sign in at the front desk and bring locks to lock up their bags. The center does not allow anyone to bring their bags to the dance room except: towel, water and phone.

Instructor: Melissa Perez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior, Adult

6:15 p - 7:30 p
Adult Open Play Basketball
Gymnasium

Adult Open Play Basketball

Gymnasium

Open play basketball for adults 18+

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
8:00 a - 3:00 p

8:00 a - 9:00 a
Low Impact Fitness
Dance Room

Low Impact Fitness

Dance Room

To promote a healthy lifestyle for seniors through low impact fitness.

Instructor: Troy Basso

Ages: Adult, Senior

8:00 a - 9:00 a
Family Sports (Open Play)
Gymnasium

Family Sports (Open Play)

Gymnasium

Spend your Saturday morning having fun and enjoying time as a family playing sports!

Ages: Everyone

9:00 a - 10:00 a
Yoga
Dance Room

Yoga

Dance Room

Yoga is for Every Body! Learn the fundamentals of yoga so you can begin to experience its transformational effects. Explore body alignment and deep breathing while developing strength, flexibility, and balance in a supportive environment. This class is designed for the brand new student, yet experienced students may attend to reinforce the basics.

Instructor: Terry Jackson

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 12:00 p
Total Body Conditioning
Dance Room

Total Body Conditioning

Dance Room

A program designed for adults and seniors to promote physical activity to increase endurance and strength. This program also proves to doubters that, "Age is just a number!" Modifications will be incorporated if necessary

Instructor: Leo Saito

Ages: Adult, Senior

1:00 p - 2:00 p
STRONG Nation®
Dance Room

STRONG Nation®

Dance Room

STRONG Nation® combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move. Every squat, every lunge, every burpee is driven by the music, helping you make it to that last rep, and maybe even five more. Mats are available for those who need one.

Participants must bring locks to lock up their bags. The center does not allow anyone to bring their bags to the dance room except: towel, water and phone.

Instructor: Melissa Perez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior, Adult

Building Hours
Closed

Pool Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
9/15
Tuesday
9/16
Wednesday
9/17
Thursday
9/18
Friday
9/19
Saturday
9/20
Sunday
9/21
There are no programs scheduled at this time, please try the next 7 days or check back later.

Media Lab Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
9/15
Tuesday
9/16
Wednesday
9/17
Thursday
9/18
Friday
9/19
Saturday
9/20
Sunday
9/21
There are no programs scheduled at this time, please try the next 7 days or check back later.