Highbridge Recreation Center

Highbridge Recreation Center

Highbridge Recreation Center is a major sports and recreation center in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, located in Highbridge Park. The center offers a variety of modern facilities and a convenient space for sports, recreation, and education. Activities offered at the center include basketball, swimming, fitness, yoga, Pilates, dance, and special sports for children and teens. The center also offers seasonal programs such as free summer swimming lessons, flag football practices, and group games for children and teens.

Key Features & Amenities

• Locker rooms: For use by athletes.
• Showers: Available to members.
• Lighting: On sports fields and halls.
• Air conditioning: In sports halls.
• Water coolers: Available to members.
• Pickleball racket and ball rentals: Available to members.
• Spectator seating: On sports fields and pools.
• Restrooms: Available to the public.
• Lockers: In locker rooms for use by members.

1. Programs & Activities
2. Flag Football
3. Shining Stars Adult Adaptive Basketball League
4. Aerobics and Fitness Classes
5. Shape Up NYC: Free group classes for adults and seniors in all five boroughs of New York City, including Highbridge.
6. Dance NYC Parks: A variety of dance classes for all ages and levels, including Zumba, hip-hop, and ballet.
7. Baseball Fields: Highbridge Park has 3 artificial turf baseball fields that are available for leagues and organized events.

How to book

1. Online Reservations via the Official Website

To make an online reservation, visit the Field and Hall Reservations page on the NYC Parks website.

2. Online Field and Hall Reservations

On this page, you can select Highbridge Recreation Center to view field and hall availability and submit your request.

3. In-Person Visit

You can also submit your reservation request in person by visiting the following address: Address: 2301 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY

Location & Accessibility & Contact

1. Address: 2301 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10033

2. Subway:

• 1 Train to 181st Street, 191st Street or Dyckman Street
• C Train to 155th Street or 163rd Street–Amsterdam Avenue

3. Bus:

• M2, M3, M98, M100, M101, Bx3, Bx6, Bx6 SBS, Bx11, Bx13, Bx35, Bx36.

4. Phone: (212) 927-2012

FAQs

Is the center close to the subway or bus?

Yes, the center is accessible by subway lines 1 and C and several bus lines including the M2, M3, M98, and Bx3.

What sports facilities are available?

Basketball, baseball, pickleball courts, pool, multi-purpose hall, locker rooms and showers, locker rooms, water coolers, and equipment rentals such as balls and rackets.

Are there sports classes or leagues?

Yes, including an adult basketball league, a children's flag football league, aerobics and dance classes for all ages.