Chelsea Recreation Center

This sprawling, state-of-the-art complex by the Chelsea waterfront—one of the largest recreation centers in the City—contains a six-lane pool, a gymnasium featuring volleyball and basketball courts, weight and cardio rooms, a ping-pong table and a dance room, where classes from aerobics to ballet are offered. The complex also features facilities for arts and crafts, computer literacy classes and gaming—all available to members for a notably low yearly fee.