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12 recreation centers in East Harlem

Best Recreation Centers in East Harlem (2026)

Top-rated recreation centers in East Harlem, Manhattan. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe.

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East Harlem is home to 12 rated recreation centers. Each One Teach One Playground leads the list with a 4.5-star rating.

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Each One Teach One Playground
★ 4.50IndoorLexington Ave. &, E 129th St, New York, NY 10035
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Thomas Jefferson Park Skate Park
Thomas Jefferson Park Skate Park is a wellness in East Harlem described by visitors as outdoor-focused, american, high-energy atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.
★ 4.4443 reviewsIndoorEast 114th Street and the FDR Drive Thomas Jefferson Park, New York, NY 10029
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Pelham Fritz Recreation Center
★ 4.40Indoor18 Mt Morris Park W, New York, NY 10027
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Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center
★ 4.40Indoor2180 1st Ave, New York, NY 10029
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White Playground
★ 4.40Indoor170 E 106th St, New York, NY 10029
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Blake Hobbs Playground
★ 4.20IndoorEast 103rd St. &, 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10029
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Cherry Tree Park
★ 4.20Indoor205 E 99th St, New York, NY 10029
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Mae Grant Playground 🛝
★ 4.10Indoor60 E 104th St, New York, NY 10029
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Crack Is Wack Playground
A playground named after artist Keith Haring's 1986 mural painted on the handball court walls with thick black outlines and bright colors to send an anti-drug message
★ 4.10IndoorE. 127 St., 2 Ave., and, Harlem River Dr, New York, NY 10035
“Visit to see the historic double-sided Keith Haring mural on the handball court walls”
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Abraham Lincoln Playground
★ 4.00Indoor5th Ave &, 24 E 135th St, New York, NY 10037
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Marx Brothers Playground
★ 4.00IndoorE 96th St, New York, NY 10029
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P.S. 155 Playground
★ 3.50Indoor331 E 118th St, New York, NY 10035

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What are the best recreation center wellness spots in East Harlem?

Moodap ranks 12 recreation center wellness spots in East Harlem, Manhattan based on ratings, reviews, and insider tips. Top picks include Each One Teach One Playground (4.5★). Take the Mood Match quiz to find the perfect one for your vibe.

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What's the highest rated recreation center in East Harlem?

Each One Teach One Playground is one of the highest rated recreation center wellness spots in East Harlem, with a 4.5-star rating. See the full rankings above.

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