The Cross Island YMCA is located at 238-10 Hillside avenue in Bellerose/Queens, NY. It is accessible via the Q43, N26, and N22 bus routes, which stop directly in front of and across the street from the facility. It is open from 5:00AM to 10:30PM on weekdays and 7:00AM-8:00PM on weekends. The facility offers an array of sports, activities and exercise programs. Accessible parking is available at both the main parking lot facing Hillside avenue and in the back parking lot which allows access to the tennis court, two running tracks, and rear entry wheelchair ramp. There is a Special Populations and services office should anyone need particular accommodations or have questions about using adaptive equipment. The facility has two indoor swimming pools, both of which have chairlifts and steps with handrails. Lifeguards and staff are always on hand to assist. There is a wheelchair accessible changing room and bathroom on the main level as well as access to either swimming pool. There are locker rooms on the lower level which are accessible via stairs. The Cross Island YMCA offers group activities such as Water Exercise Class for Adults with Disabilities, Chair Yoga, and occasionally, Wheelchair Tennis. All activities can be adapted to suit the needs of individual members. All members have access to personal trainers. The floors are grouted tile and the surface is flat. For more information contact the Director of Special Populations and Services (718) 551-9300.
Recreational, Community
Group exercise, Weight Training, Dance classes (exercise and social), Zumba, Swimming and Aquatic exercise classes, Pilates, Yoga, Tennis, Running, Family activities, After school programs, Programs for those with special needs, Programs for the elderly, Spinning, etc...
View from the reception area to the entrance doors
View from the entrance to the reception area.
Ramp at the back entrance/straight past the reception area. This is next to the tracks, accessible parking and tennis court.