Hansborough Recreation Center - NYC Parks Dept.

Any place that opens its doors to volunteer work, is minimally OK in my book. A few minutes before volunteering at the computer center, I took a tour of the facilities and was impressed. I just...

Half the place continues to be under construction, including the pool, for going on 5 years.

The NYC Parks Department maintains a bunch of recreation centers in the city that are often refered to as City Gyms. These include Community Centers, Field Houses, and Nature Centers and offer...

I like this rec center because the locker rooms are renovated with tall lockers and the cardio room with machines and free weights room are separate. They are rooms vs. large open spaces so it...

I love love love the pool. It's pristine and the sky light is super cool. It's indoor, so you can swim in the heat of the summer or on a cold snowy day. It is so incredible to go swimming on a...