LandmarkWashington HeightsHighbridge Park & Coogan's Bluff
Highbridge Recreation Center & Pool
A well-used city rec center in Highbridge Park; check NYC Parks for hours, pool season and temporary closures.
2301 Amsterdam AveAmsterdam Ave at W 173rd St
What it is
The Highbridge Recreation Center is a NYC Parks recreation center at 2301 Amsterdam Ave, at W 173rd St, inside Highbridge Park. NYC Parks says the recreation center and pool are one of eleven city pools built with labor supplied by the Works Progress Administration, erected in 1936 on the site of the former High Bridge Reservoir. NYC Parks lists it as an accessible recreation center with a weight room and gymnasium.
Who it’s for
Families, swimmers, and residents who want a membership gym, a gymnasium or a place for kids. NYC Parks recreation centers offer memberships and city-wide programs.
Standout details
Wikipedia’s Highbridge Park page lists the Highbridge Play Center among the park’s prominent features. At the time I checked, NYC Parks said the gymnasium would be closed from October 22 through November 4, 2026 for voting preparation, Early Voting and Election Day, and the weight room would be closed the morning of October 29 for new fitness equipment.
Honest verdict
A historic public facility that works as both a gym and a neighborhood pool. I could not confirm current hours or pool season, so use NYC Parks or call (212) 927-2400.