Prospect Park YMCA

09/27/2026

We are pleased to share that all Y branches will reopen for member and program services tomorrow morning, Monday 9/28. Our branches and offsite programs will have regular operating hours. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Thank you for all of your support this weekend 🌧️

09/26/2026

‼️All YMCA of Greater New York branches will be CLOSED for all member and program services on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27.

All offsite programming will be closed as well. The safety and well-being of YMCA employees and members continue to be our highest priority. 
  
We expect to reopen on Monday, September 28.

09/24/2026

🥳We honored the milestones of our incredible Prospect Park and Park Slope Armory YMCA staff celebrating 5-40 years of service this year!

From teaching our participants to swim to ensuring the doors are open daily for our members, these amazing staff are an integral part of ensuring we are able to serve our communities:

⭐️Sheila Berman-40 years of service
⭐️Rose Milord-35 years of service
⭐️Mostafa Elrakabawy-25 years of service
⭐️Shakila Monk-25 years of service
⭐️Marjorie Metayer-Verneau-20 years of service
⭐️Danielle Peterson-20 years of service
⭐️Isatu Barrie-15 years of service
⭐️Miho Belyayev-Nozawa-15 years of service
⭐️Lilka Mimbella-15 years of service
⭐️Kimberly Stephenson-15 years of service
⭐️Shelby Conn-10 years of service
⭐️Devonte Johnson-10 years of service
⭐️Guno Lisse-10 years of service
⭐️Crystal Mieux-10 years of service
⭐️Brittney Parks-10 years of service
⭐️Stella Tom-10 years of service
⭐️Tommy Rivera-5 years of service

Congratulations to all for your service and dedication and for bringing the magic to our communities every day!👏🏆

🙏Thank you to our President and CEO, Sharon Greenberger, and VP of Marketing & Communications, Ronnie Tucker, for joining us on this festive occasion!

Sharon Greenberger

09/10/2026

🚌It’s Back to School day for NYC kids! It’s the perfect time to get back to the Prospect Park Y for a little me time! Get a jumpstart on that fall fitness routine by joining the Y today- sign up by 10/5 and get December free!

🤩The Prospect Park Y has so much to offer:
👏State of the art fitness facility
👏Lap swim and open swim in our pool
👏Amazing group fitness classes like Zumba and Indoor Cycling
👏Free Child Watch while you work out
👏A warm and welcoming community for all!
🗓️ Come see for yourself in person and try the Y for free at our OPEN HOUSE on September 19 at 10am.
🔗Learn more and up online at ymcanyc.org/prospectpark

09/03/2026

🙏Thank you to Raphael Baum from New York Life , for stopping by our Active Older Adults Social to discuss financial estate planning basics. It was a valuable discussion about an important topic for everyone.

08/26/2026

A place for friendship, arts and crafts, and napping 😴 😅 Enriching experiences for kids start inside the Y. Anand is one of the many kids who walk through our doors and find a safe place to be themselves. Learn more and explore our available programs through the link in our bio.

08/24/2026

This summer inside the Y, our campers made lifelong friends, learned new skills, and grew bolder and braver ☺️ From big messy art to basketball and soccer academy, we are proud to be a place of belonging and fun for New York City kids. Is your kid ready for the next adventure? Sign them up for Fall I programs through the link in our bio!

08/19/2026

From first-generation students to scholarship recipients, these Y students are living proof of the transformational power of our Y community—and what it truly means to go to college.

08/17/2026

Zainab didn’t think studying computer information systems was in her future until she found her potential at the Y. Now she’s headed to Mercy University and hopes to inspire other young Black women to pursue STEM.

Through our Rowe Scholars program, students are given individualized academic planning and support through high school from specially trained Y staff members. Learn more through the link in our bio.

08/14/2026

🗓️Get ready to sign up for Fall 1 programs at the Prospect Park Y-- Registration is open but spaces are limited- don't miss out! https://ymcanyc.org/locations/prospect-park-ymca/programs-and-classes

🗓️Get ready to sign up for Fall 1 programs at the Prospect Park Y-- Community registration opens this Saturday, August 15! Choose from these great classes:
🏊‍♀️Swim lessons ages 6 months to adult
⚽️Youth Soccer for ages 3-12
🩰Ballet for ages 3-7
🏀Basketball for ages 4-12
🤸🏽Gymnastics for ages 4-14
🥋Karate for ages 4-12
💪Speed and Strength, for ages 8-15
🎾Tennis for ages 5-12
🍂Fall is the perfect time to try something new—or build on existing skills. Financial assistance available! Learn more and sign up at
https://ymcanyc.org/.../prospect.../programs-and-classes

08/10/2026

A home away from home. That’s what the Y is ☺️ Whether you’re a new member or a familiar face, you belong in our supportive community. Riona is one of the many smiling faces you’ll see inside our doors!

08/04/2026

Everyone deserves the chance to feel confident and safe in the water.
 
It was inspiring to welcome local leaders into the pool to take part lessons and also hear firsthand how access to swim education can change lives.
 
Every lesson helps build confidence, teaches lifesaving skills, and empowers New Yorkers to stay safe in and around the water.
 

07/31/2026

Today is Lifeguard Appreciation Day! We celebrate the extraordinary individuals in our branches who do far more than watch the water. At the Y, lifeguards provide safety at our pools, welcoming New Yorkers of all ages to build skills, gain confidence, and have fun in a supportive environment 🏊

07/31/2026

Ready to level up your incline dumbbell press technique? Staten Island Broadway YMCA fitness instructor Daniele is here to show you how to safely lift the weight and incorporate four-second negatives. The “negative” is the lowering phase of an exercise. When doing an incline dumbbell press, it’s when the dumbbells move from the top of the press back down toward your chest. This part of the lift is as important as the press itself—it’s one of the best ways to build strength, muscle, and control 💪

Find your Y and the routine that works for you with a supportive community to cheer you on through the link in our bio.

07/30/2026

What does it mean to stand up for your community?

For Layla, a participant in our Teens Take the City (TTC) Youth Leadership Program, it starts with using your voice.

As Layla shares, if you care about your community, don’t be afraid to speak up about issues that matter. Civic engagement isn’t reserved for elected officials or community leaders. It starts with neighbors, young people, families, and everyday residents who care enough to get involved and advocate for the people around them.

At the YMCA of Greater New York, we believe strong communities are built from the ground up. Through programs like Teens Take the City, young people develop the confidence, knowledge, and leadership skills to become active participants in shaping their neighborhoods and creating positive change.

When we empower young people to raise their voices today, we’re helping build stronger, healthier communities for tomorrow.

07/27/2026

Rapid-fire questions are back!  

This time, we’re getting to know Malcolm, Membership Representative at the Dodge YMCA. 

Whether it’s his favorites or fun facts, hear what makes Malcolm, Malcolm! And get to know another friendly face who helps make our Y community so welcoming. 

Who’s next? You’ll have to stay tuned.