Chelsea Recreation Center

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Beginning Sunday, January 11, 2026 through Sunday, February 8, 2026, the indoor pool at this location will be closed for scheduled repairs. As a reminder, your NYC Parks recreation center membership can be used at all recreation centers citywide.  Asser Levy Recreation Center and Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center are the two nearest centers with indoor pools. 

Center Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
6/1
Tuesday
6/2
Wednesday
6/3
Thursday
6/4
Friday
6/5
Saturday
6/6
Sunday
6/7
There are no programs scheduled at this time, please try the next 7 days or check back later.

Pool Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
6/1
Tuesday
6/2
Wednesday
6/3
Thursday
6/4
Friday
6/5
Saturday
6/6
Sunday
6/7

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 9:45 a
Adult Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Adult Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Lap lanes are for multiple swimmers. Patrons should expect to share the lane with two or more swimmers, and their swimming style must accommodate multiple swimmers.

Ages: 18 and over

Ages: Adult, Senior

5:00 p - 6:30 p
Metropolitan Sharks Swim Team at Chelsea
Indoor Pool

Metropolitan Sharks Swim Team at Chelsea

Indoor Pool

Make a splash and try out for a Parks swim team! Learn competitive swimming strokes, goal setting, sportsmanship, teamwork principals, and improve your fitness. Have fun and be part of a team and compete against other Parks Swim Teams citywide.

As a swimmer, you’ll compete in citywide swim meets during the season and a Citywide Championship. Swimmers aged 6-18 are eligible to try out in any of the five boroughs. You must pass a swim test to be eligible to be eligible for the team.

Bring a towel and a lock.

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Child, Teen,

5:00 p - 6:30 p
Chelsea Blue Dolphins Swim Team
Indoor Pool

Chelsea Blue Dolphins Swim Team

Indoor Pool

Make a splash and try out for a Parks swim team! Learn competitive swimming strokes, goal setting, sportsmanship, teamwork principals, and improve your fitness. Have fun and be part of a team and compete against other Parks Swim Teams citywide.

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Child, Teen,

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 9:45 a
Adult Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Adult Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Lap lanes are for multiple swimmers. Patrons should expect to share the lane with two or more swimmers, and their swimming style must accommodate multiple swimmers.

Ages: 18 and over

Ages: Adult, Senior

1:15 p - 3:45 p
General Open Swim
Indoor Pool

General Open Swim

Indoor Pool

General Open Swim

Ages: Everyone

4:00 p - 7:00 p
Adult Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Adult Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Lap lanes are for multiple swimmers. Patrons should expect to share the lane with two or more swimmers, and their swimming style must accommodate multiple swimmers.

Ages: 18 and over

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 9:45 a
Adult Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Adult Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Lap lanes are for multiple swimmers. Patrons should expect to share the lane with two or more swimmers, and their swimming style must accommodate multiple swimmers.

Ages: 18 and over

Ages: Adult, Senior

5:00 p - 6:30 p
Chelsea Blue Dolphins Swim Team
Indoor Pool

Chelsea Blue Dolphins Swim Team

Indoor Pool

Make a splash and try out for a Parks swim team! Learn competitive swimming strokes, goal setting, sportsmanship, teamwork principals, and improve your fitness. Have fun and be part of a team and compete against other Parks Swim Teams citywide.

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Child, Teen,

5:00 p - 6:30 p
Metropolitan Sharks Swim Team at Chelsea
Indoor Pool

Metropolitan Sharks Swim Team at Chelsea

Indoor Pool

Make a splash and try out for a Parks swim team! Learn competitive swimming strokes, goal setting, sportsmanship, teamwork principals, and improve your fitness. Have fun and be part of a team and compete against other Parks Swim Teams citywide.

As a swimmer, you’ll compete in citywide swim meets during the season and a Citywide Championship. Swimmers aged 6-18 are eligible to try out in any of the five boroughs. You must pass a swim test to be eligible to be eligible for the team.

Bring a towel and a lock.

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Child, Teen,

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 9:45 a
Adult Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Adult Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Lap lanes are for multiple swimmers. Patrons should expect to share the lane with two or more swimmers, and their swimming style must accommodate multiple swimmers.

Ages: 18 and over

Ages: Adult, Senior

1:15 p - 3:45 p
General Open Swim
Indoor Pool

General Open Swim

Indoor Pool

General Open Swim

Ages: Everyone

4:00 p - 7:00 p
Adult Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Adult Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Lap lanes are for multiple swimmers. Patrons should expect to share the lane with two or more swimmers, and their swimming style must accommodate multiple swimmers.

Ages: 18 and over

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 9:45 a
Adult Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Adult Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Lap lanes are for multiple swimmers. Patrons should expect to share the lane with two or more swimmers, and their swimming style must accommodate multiple swimmers.

Ages: 18 and over

Ages: Adult, Senior

5:15 p - 7:00 p
General Open Swim
Indoor Pool

General Open Swim

Indoor Pool

General Open Swim

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
8:00 a - 4:00 p

8:00 a - 9:30 a
Chelsea Blue Dolphins Swim Team
Indoor Pool

Chelsea Blue Dolphins Swim Team

Indoor Pool

Make a splash and try out for a Parks swim team! Learn competitive swimming strokes, goal setting, sportsmanship, teamwork principals, and improve your fitness. Have fun and be part of a team and compete against other Parks Swim Teams citywide.

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Child, Teen,

8:00 a - 9:30 a
Metropolitan Sharks Swim Team at Chelsea
Indoor Pool

Metropolitan Sharks Swim Team at Chelsea

Indoor Pool

Make a splash and try out for a Parks swim team! Learn competitive swimming strokes, goal setting, sportsmanship, teamwork principals, and improve your fitness. Have fun and be part of a team and compete against other Parks Swim Teams citywide.

As a swimmer, you’ll compete in citywide swim meets during the season and a Citywide Championship. Swimmers aged 6-18 are eligible to try out in any of the five boroughs. You must pass a swim test to be eligible to be eligible for the team.

Bring a towel and a lock.

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Child, Teen,

Building Hours
8:00 a - 2:00 p

There are no programs at this pool today.

Media Lab Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
6/1
Tuesday
6/2
Wednesday
6/3
Thursday
6/4
Friday
6/5
Saturday
6/6
Sunday
6/7
There are no programs scheduled at this time, please try the next 7 days or check back later.