Pelham Fritz Recreation Center — Local services in New York

Had a wonderful time at the free Black History African dance event that me and my fiance attended. Very welcoming environment with friendly staff and patrons. I really appreciate the upgrade to the rec center from many years ago since I worked in NYC Parks. I think this is the best recreation center I've seen thus far in the city especially in the Black community. I appreciate the activites, programs and events this rec center has to offer as well as the amenities of the facility. I look forward to attending the free musical 🎼event coming up next Saturday. And I am seriously considering getting an NYC Parks and Recreation membership because of this recreation center and it's alignment with my fitness and...

La Sharn the director runs a warm, clean,friendly,exuberanting program. I cant sleep the night before my gentle stretch and zumba classes. Each class of La sharns is well- thought out and excuted with Excellence. The joy,peace,smiles and dynamic energy she exuberants is infectious. I Dare anyone to try her classes out❣Mark my words.... YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. As matter of fact youll be investing in new workout clothes to keep up with La Sharns fashion-trendy-show-stopping-fun-and-dynamic classes. Come prepared to laugh, release joy, and perform like...

The staff, Ruth (the manager and also a teacher) Zuli, Liz, Mike, and Ed are terrific (professional and personable)! The facilities are always clean well stocked (weights, activities, cleaning products for machines, options of machines etc...). I highly recommend it...another Harlem gem. I can't wait until the one on 135th Street reopens after renovation, then I can use the local indoor pool and...