J. Hood Wright Recreation Center

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The J. Hood Wright Recreation Center will be closed for public access from Friday, October 10 through Wednesday, October 22, 2025 , as the facility prepares to host its annual Halloween event. Please join us on October 18 and 19 for our HallowScream event!

Center Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
10/13
Tuesday
10/14
Wednesday
10/15
Thursday
10/16
Friday
10/17
Saturday
10/18
Sunday
10/19

Building Hours
Closed

Building Hours
10:00 a - 6:00 p

10:00 a - 6:00 p
J. Hood Fitness Room Open Access
Fitness Room

J. Hood Fitness Room Open Access

Fitness Room

Fitness Open Room Access

Ages: Teen, Senior, Adult

Building Hours
10:00 a - 6:00 p

10:00 a - 6:00 p
J. Hood Fitness Room Open Access
Fitness Room

J. Hood Fitness Room Open Access

Fitness Room

Fitness Open Room Access

Ages: Senior, Teen, Adult

Building Hours
10:00 a - 6:00 p

10:00 a - 6:00 p
J. Hood Fitness Room Open Access
Fitness Room

J. Hood Fitness Room Open Access

Fitness Room

Fitness Open Room Access

Ages: Senior, Adult, Teen

Building Hours
10:00 a - 6:00 p

10:00 a - 6:00 p
J. Hood Fitness Room Open Access
Fitness Room

J. Hood Fitness Room Open Access

Fitness Room

Fitness Open Room Access

Ages: Adult, Senior, Teen

4:00 p - 7:00 p
Hallowscream Fright Walk
Fitness Room

Hallowscream Fright Walk

Fitness Room

Hallowscream Fright Walk

Join us for a spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park. Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party in town in our interactive haunted house!

Know before you go:
You can experience our fright walk at any point between the allotted time for the day. For your safety and others', please exercise caution during the fright walk. Please wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes, and refrain from wearing jewelry. Participants cannot run or touch props and actors. No bags or belongings are allowed inside, so please plan accordingly. Parental discretion and supervision, especially for participants under 13, are highly recommended. Waivers must be signed by an adult.

The HALLOWSCREAM! Fright Walk features frightening images and special effects, sudden movements and jump scares, loud and intense audio, varying light conditions (such as flashing lights and low visibility), and fog in a potentially physically and emotionally demanding environment. Enter at your own risk.

Friday, October 17, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. * Fright Walk

J. Hood Wright Park | W. 174 St. & Fort Washington Ave. | New York, N.Y. 10033

This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 212 408-0243. Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility.

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
9:00 a - 3:00 p

9:00 a - 3:00 p
Fitness Room Open Access
Fitness Room

Fitness Room Open Access

Fitness Room

Fitness Open Room Access

Ages: Teen, Adult, Senior

1:00 p - 4:00 p
Hallowscream Fright Walk
Fitness Room

Hallowscream Fright Walk

Fitness Room

Hallowscream Fright Walk

Join us for a spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park. Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party in town in our interactive haunted house!

Know before you go:
You can experience our fright walk at any point between the allotted time for the day. For your safety and others', please exercise caution during the fright walk. Please wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes, and refrain from wearing jewelry. Participants cannot run or touch props and actors. No bags or belongings are allowed inside, so please plan accordingly. Parental discretion and supervision, especially for participants under 13, are highly recommended. Waivers must be signed by an adult.

The HALLOWSCREAM! Fright Walk features frightening images and special effects, sudden movements and jump scares, loud and intense audio, varying light conditions (such as flashing lights and low visibility), and fog in a potentially physically and emotionally demanding environment. Enter at your own risk.

Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. * Fright Walk

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
Closed

Media Lab Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
10/13
Tuesday
10/14
Wednesday
10/15
Thursday
10/16
Friday
10/17
Saturday
10/18
Sunday
10/19

Building Hours
Closed

Building Hours
10:00 a - 6:00 p

10:30 a - 1:30 p
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 12:30 p
Intro to Digital Photography
Media Lab

Intro to Digital Photography

Media Lab

Sharpen your photo skills as you learn the basics of how to use a camera.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:30 p - 5:30 p
Youth Open Access
Media Lab

Youth Open Access

Media Lab

Members under 13 years of age can come to our media lab and use a computer for school projects and fun.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Child

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Pen Tales
Media Lab

Pen Tales

Media Lab

Whether fact or fiction, novel or graphic novel, you have a story to tell. Brainstorm, develop, write and edit in a collaborative and creative environment. Get your story out there!

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Teen, Child

4:00 p - 5:30 p
Animation Station
Media Lab

Animation Station

Media Lab

Kids will give objects and characters a life of their own, and can even animate themselves using Stop Motion Animation at this one stop imagination station!

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Teen, Child

Building Hours
10:00 a - 6:00 p

10:30 a - 12:00 p
TechOpps: Adobe Photoshop
Media Lab

TechOpps: Adobe Photoshop

Media Lab

"Adobe Photoshop is now considered a household name. Show your skills on the world’s most widely used digital imaging software by becoming an Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design.

Please note: this is not an introductory or drop-in class. It is fast-paced and complex. Be prepared for a challenging and rewarding experience! Entry to this class is only available to those that have completed the TechOpps application and been contacted for placement.

For those interested in the next session, you can find more information here! Get certified and get noticed!"

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:30 p - 2:00 p
TechOpps: Adobe Illustrator
Media Lab

TechOpps: Adobe Illustrator

Media Lab

"Bring your unique vision to life with shapes, color, and effects through Adobe Illustrator, the industry-standard vector graphics software. Earn an industry-recognized certification for Adobe Illustrator and prove your guru skills.

Please note: this is not an introductory or drop-in class. It is fast-paced and complex. Be prepared for a challenging and rewarding experience! Entry to this class is only available to those that have completed the TechOpps application and been contacted for placement.

For those interested in the next session, you can find more information here! Get certified and get noticed!"

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Senior, Adult

2:30 p - 5:30 p
Youth Open Access
Media Lab

Youth Open Access

Media Lab

Members under 13 years of age can come to our media lab and use a computer for school projects and fun.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Child

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Pen Tales
Media Lab

Pen Tales

Media Lab

Whether fact or fiction, novel or graphic novel, you have a story to tell. Brainstorm, develop, write and edit in a collaborative and creative environment. Get your story out there!

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Teen, Child

4:00 p - 5:30 p
KidsCode!
Media Lab

KidsCode!

Media Lab

Learn to code with programs made just for kids!

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Teen, Child

Building Hours
10:00 a - 6:00 p

10:30 a - 1:30 p
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 12:30 p
Intro to Computers
Media Lab

Intro to Computers

Media Lab

Learn typing and mouse skills, how to open and save files, basic program functions, and introductory internet tools!

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:30 p - 5:30 p
Youth Open Access
Media Lab

Youth Open Access

Media Lab

Members under 13 years of age can come to our media lab and use a computer for school projects and fun.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Child

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Pen Tales
Media Lab

Pen Tales

Media Lab

Whether fact or fiction, novel or graphic novel, you have a story to tell. Brainstorm, develop, write and edit in a collaborative and creative environment. Get your story out there!

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Teen, Child

4:00 p - 5:30 p
Animation Station
Media Lab

Animation Station

Media Lab

Kids will give objects and characters a life of their own, and can even animate themselves using Stop Motion Animation at this one stop imagination station!

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Teen, Child

Building Hours
10:00 a - 6:00 p

10:30 a - 1:30 p
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 12:30 p
Resume Writing
Media Lab

Resume Writing

Media Lab

Put your best foot forward and get the job you want by learning how to create a resume that stands out.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Senior, Adult

2:30 p - 5:30 p
Youth Open Access
Media Lab

Youth Open Access

Media Lab

Members under 13 years of age can come to our media lab and use a computer for school projects and fun.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Child

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Pen Tales
Media Lab

Pen Tales

Media Lab

Whether fact or fiction, novel or graphic novel, you have a story to tell. Brainstorm, develop, write and edit in a collaborative and creative environment. Get your story out there!

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Teen, Child

4:00 p - 5:30 p
Photography Scavenger Hunt
Media Lab

Photography Scavenger Hunt

Media Lab

Learn how to use a digital camera and go on a photo scavenger hunt!

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Teen, Child

Building Hours
9:00 a - 3:00 p

9:00 a - 12:30 p
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Senior, Adult

12:30 p - 3:00 p
Youth Open Access
Media Lab

Youth Open Access

Media Lab

Members under 13 years of age can come to our media lab and use a computer for school projects and fun.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Child

Building Hours
Closed