Nyc Parks & Recreation Alfred E. Smith Center is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 80 Catherine Street, New York, New York NY. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Alfred E. Smith Center is a well-maintained NYC Parks & Recreation facility praised for its welcoming staff and safe environment. While the building is older and shows age, it offers quality recreational amenities including basketball courts, fitness equipment, and youth sports programs that serve both children and adults effectively.
Skip if you want to play volleyball- you'll be bullied off the court and not get to play. No employees watching over the court to get ensure everyone gets to play despite only having 1.25 hours of volleyball PER WEEK at this location! Clearly not enough if the players want to gatekeep the court and only let their friends play.
This recreation center seems more suitable for the elderly, as they have a variety of facilities such as a gym, ping pong and basketball courts, pool tables, and a swimming pool. The membership fee is indeed the cheapest you can find in the city. However, some of the equipment is outdated and in need of an upgrade. The hours for badminton play are limited, and the court can get quite crowded, making it difficult to play. Additionally, the court floor is not made of rubber and can be quite slippery, which can be dangerous when playing badminton. Overall, while the center offers a range of activities, improvements to equipment and facilities could make it a safer and more enjoyable experience for all.
Nice local rec center with plenty of space for kids and families. The staff was welcoming, and the place felt clean and safe. Good spot for indoor activities or just to take a break from the busy city streets.
The ceilings were low and old but everything else is fine
Staff is always kind and professional. I use the fitness center mostly but they have a computer room with a printer that I've used in the past. They have an indoor gym for basketball, inquire about the hours for adults. I believe they have some fitness classes. They clean the equipment in the fitness center but sometimes people that use them don't wipe the equipment after they use it so I always wipe before and after.