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Swimming pool and gymnasium offering lessons and workouts for children and adults.
The 25-yard lap pool at Asphalt Green - Battery Park City Campus is typically maintained at a temperature of approximately 80-81°F (26-27°C). The dedicated warm teaching pool is usually kept at a warmer temperature, around 88-90°F (31-32°C).
What are people saying (AI review summary)? Asphalt Green receives mixed reviews, often highlighting a discrepancy in service and focus. Many praise its excellent pools, frequently cited as among the best in NYC, and commend the friendly staff, with specific shout-outs for helpfulness. The atmosphere is generally described as a good mix of family-friendly and serious athletic energy, appealing to a diverse group of users. However, significant criticisms are directed at the gym's strength training facilities. Reviewers report the gym area is neglected, offering bare minimum equipment, lacking essential machines (e.g., Smith machine, chest/shoulder press, incline bench), and suffering from frequent equipment breakdowns that take months to repair or replace. Limited machine availability and insufficient treadmills lead to overcrowding and waiting during peak hours, making it unsuitable for serious strength trainers. Additionally, while the pools are highly rated, they are often described as overcrowded, especially in the mornings, with lifeguards not actively managing lanes. A recurring complaint across various facilities (like the basketball court and pool) is the constantly changing and restrictive access hours for paying members, often rendering amenities unusable and leading to the perception that paying members are a low priority. Members have also noted issues such as only one of six men's showers having hot water and management's refusal to waive cancellation fees despite significant changes in service or accessibility. Overall, while suitable for casual gym-goers and those primarily using the pools, the facility is often seen as poorly managed for dedicated users seeking consistent access and reliable equipment maintenance.
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Accessible Entrance
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Accessible Restroom
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Listing Reviews
August 5th, 2025Enes Libohova
The gym overall caters to their kids' program and the pool, which are the money making of the business. The gym alone, although decently priced ($75/month) is neglected and has just the bare minimum for your workouts. Benches break and it takes months to be either repaired or replaced. Due to limited machine availability, during peak hours all machines are frequently in use at the same time, leaving no choice but to wait rather than adjust the workout. I often complain about the exaggerated supply of treadmills in commercial gyms. At Asphalt Green is the opposite. With only 5 treadmills they are consistently occupied during peak hours, disrupting functional and interval training. Meanwhile, the numerous bikes and ellipticals remain underutilized. The absence of machines like a Smith machine, chest/shoulder press, and incline bench has limited our ability to complete well-rounded strength workouts. Overall, it's OK for casual gym goers - but if you are serious about your gym and strength training routine this place will quickly make you feel constrained. The neglecting of the equipment also just adds to the overall 'unwelcomeness' of the space. The floor staff is nice, though. Because of these reasons we had to cancel our membership, and we found a more suitable place to our needs.
June 12th, 2023Andrew Cataldo
Signed up for this gym because I was told the basketball court was open to use at all hours and typically empty. After I signed up, they informed me I could only use the gym after 9pm (closes at 10). After a few months, they informed me the gym was only available before 4pm (I have a job). After another month, they changed the hours to 5am-6am and 12pm-1pm for members. I and all the other usual users of the court tried to end our memberships and asked for the cancellation fee to be waived and they declined. This warping of hours for members took place for the pool as well. Do not sign up for this gym unless you are prepared for you - a paying member - to be placed last on the priority list.
August 17th, 2024Lauren McDonnell
Along with the UES campus, Asphalt Green has some of the best pools in NYC. Special shoutout to Lisbeth! She was incredible kind and helpful when I signed up for my membership. Really appreciate it. :)
May 3rd, 2022imagista theimagista
I have been a member here on and off for over 10 years and I really love the facilities and the atmosphere. It has a nice mix of family friendly energy as well as those seeking serious athletic performance. Personally I really appreciate the necks of children, elderly, and the more serious athletic types.
March 1st, 2023Jim Mannoia
Member for a couple years now but considering canceling. Maybe my expectations are excessive but the pool is consistently overcrowded in the AM regardless of time (4-5 per lane); lifeguards don’t actively manage (e.g. swim paces, lane closures). Gym equipment breaks frequently (two of five treadmills currently out of order) and only one of six men’s showers has hot water.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
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| Monday | 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
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