Carmine Swimming Pool

02/12/07

Best deal for a gym membership, $6.25/month, two pools, great family environment

by clairenoellefrost at Citysearch

Hi. I'm a HUGE fan of this gym. I'm a student, and although I must combat my osteoporosis by going to the gym three times a week, I do not value going to the gym enough to pay fifty-eighty dollars a month. At the Tony Dapolito (Carmine Recreation) Center, I pay $6.25 a month (if you divide the annual fee).

For $75 a YEAR you have access to:

a track

three or more basketball courts

all kinds of cardio machines, several of each

two weight rooms (one for free weights, one for weight machines)

TWO swimming pools (one outdoor, one indoor)

a beautiful winding stairwell

a ramp and elevators (handicap access available)

locker rooms: an abundance of lockers (you must provide your own key lock (no combination locks), showers

classes such as yoga

after school program

The only complaint I have is that the top floor (devoted to the after school program and Ishtanga Yoga classes) has insects.

I still highly recommend this place for people who value the American dollar.

• Pros: Incredible deal. Wide variety of recreational options.
• Cons: Insects on fifth floor.

11/17/06

The best deal for your buck when you're hoping to shape up without going broke.

by Contributor at Citysearch

The Space
Run by the City of New York Parks and Recreation Department, the Carmine Recreation Center offers three floors of fitness facilities at a mere fraction of the cost of major gym chains. For those with an aversion to treadmills, Stairmasters and stationary bicycles, the center also offers an impressive variety of fitness classes.

The Services
The facilities are extensive: an indoor and outdoor pool, two gymnasiums, an indoor running track, free weights, strengthening machines and a dance studio. Courses are numerous: Yoga, body toning, jazz aerobics, and kickboxing are among your choices. Classes require a fee. A membership includes admission to Parks and Recreation centers throughout all five boroughs.