The 20 Best Recreation Centers in New York, NY
These are the 20 highest-rated recreation centers we list in New York, NY, ranked by what visitors actually say about them.
Assafa Islamic Center Inc leads, with 4.9 stars from 382 reviews; BARZAKH• CAFÉ follows at 4.9.
Between them they carry 11,681 Google reviews and average 4.4 stars. We weigh a rating by how many people left it, so a place with a handful of five-star reviews does not leapfrog one that thousands have rated nearly as well.
1.Assafa Islamic Center Inc
4.9 · 382 reviews · New York
The top pick, holding 4.9 stars across 382 reviews. Restrooms. Open around the clock.
2.BARZAKH• CAFÉ
4.9 · 356 reviews · New York
Rated 4.9 from 356 reviews. Dogs welcome, restrooms and parking on site.
3.The Hindu Temple Society of North America
4.8 · 3,122 reviews · New York
4.8 stars from 3,122 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Restrooms and parking on site.
5.NYRR RUNCENTER
4.6 · 976 reviews · New York
4.6 stars from 976 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Parking on site.
6.Kaplen JCC on the Palisades
4.6 · 641 reviews · New York
4.6 stars from 641 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Restrooms and parking on site.
7.Uncle Lou 快樂人
4.5 · 2,822 reviews · New York
4.5 stars from 2,822 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids, restrooms and parking on site.
8.United Nations Headquarters Visitor Check-in Office
4.5 · 542 reviews · New York
4.5 stars from 542 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids and restrooms.
10.Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center
4.4 · 390 reviews · New York
Rated 4.4 from 390 reviews. Restrooms and parking on site.
11.The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
4.4 · 269 reviews · New York
Rated 4.4 from 269 reviews.
14.International House
4.3 · 197 reviews · New York
Rated 4.3 from 197 reviews. Open around the clock.
15.The People's Forum
4.2 · 181 reviews · New York
Rated 4.2 from 181 reviews. Good for kids and restrooms.
16.Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
4.1 · 118 reviews · New York
Rated 4.1 from 118 reviews. Restrooms and parking on site.
19.Jewish Community Center- Bernikow
3.8 · 92 reviews · New York
Rated 3.8 from 92 reviews. Restrooms and parking on site.
20.Commonpoint Queens' Central Queens (Formerly known as Central Queens Y)
3.6 · 120 reviews · New York
Rated 3.6 from 120 reviews.
Common questions
What is the best recreation center in New York, NY?
Assafa Islamic Center Inc ranks first, with 4.9 out of 5 stars from 382 Google reviews.
Which recreation centers in New York, NY allow dogs?
BARZAKH• CAFÉ is listed as dog-friendly.
Which recreation centers in New York, NY are good for kids?
Uncle Lou 快樂人, United Nations Headquarters Visitor Check-in Office and The People's Forum are flagged as family-friendly.
Do these recreation centers have restrooms?
14 of the 20 list restrooms on site. Check each place's page before you go, since facilities can close seasonally.
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Rankings come from Google ratings and review counts, and refresh whenever the AllParx directory is updated. Conditions and hours change, so check a place's page before you travel.