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The Ridgewood YMCA has been a cornerstone of the neighborhood since it opened its doors in 1965. Our facility houses much more than fitness program and classes for kids, seniors, and families—it's home to a community of New Yorkers committed to helping you reach your goals. Please note: our branch currently does not offer a facility membership option. However, you can register for as many or as few group fitness classes as you want each month. The more you take, the more you save! Fitness Classes Previous Next Our Spaces View Virtual Tour Leadership Staff La-Vena FrancisVice President, Field Operationslhlewis@ymcanyc.org212-912-2190 Sara RennertSenior Program Directorsrennert@ymcanyc.org212-912-2192 Jason PerunProgram Directorjperun@ymcanyc.org212-912-2197 Emily BennettsEarly Childhood Directorebennetts@ymcanyc.org212-912-2184Zoraida EstremeraBusiness Managerzestremeda@ymcanyc.org212-912-2180 x4811 Quintin BryantBuilding Engineerqbryant@ymcanyc.org212-912-2180 x4815 History The Ridgewood YMCA building was constructed in 1931 and served as the Queens County Magistrate's Courthouse. At the time, the brick and limestone-trimmed building was the first courthouse erected in Queens since 1898. The courthouse shuttered its doors in 1962 and the YMCA of Greater New York purchased the building from the city in 1965 for $50,000. The building is the only one of three courthouses built during that time that is still being used (one in Elmhurst has been demolished; another in Rockaway is abandoned). The Ridgewood YMCA features over 21,000 square feet of state-of-the-art program space, completely modernized with top-of-the-line fitness equipment, health & fitness classes, gym, multipurpose rooms, and new locker rooms.Ridgewood is the birthplace of several notables including magician Harry Houdini (1874 - 1926), actor James Cagney (1899 - 1986), New York Yankee shortstop Phil Rizzuto (1917 - 2007), poet and critic Dan Schneider (1965 -), and actress Rosie Perez (1964 - ). Ridgewood has also served as the backdrop for a number of popular motion pictures and television shows including The French Connection (1971), The Wanderers (1979), Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986), and episodes of HBO's The Sopranos (2006).Queens Borough President Helen M. Marshall's allocation of $1 million in capital funding led a total of $2.64 million in public contributions toward the Ridgewood YMCA renovation project, which was completed in February 2011. Summer Camp Find out why “Fun Rules” this summer at the Y! Register Kids Classes Learn more about classes for babies, toddlers, and school-aged kids. We offer programs including sports, the arts, math, science, and much more! See Classes Early Childhood Our Early Childhood Center builds strong kids, families, and communities through our Universal Pre-K program. Learn More
The Ridgewood YMCA has been a cornerstone of the neighborhood since it opened its doors in 1965. Our facility houses much more than fitness program and classes for kids, seniors, and families—it's home to a community of New Yorkers committed to helping you reach your goals. Please note: our branch currently does not offer a facility membership option. However, you can register for as many or as few group fitness classes as you want each month. The more you take, the more you save! Fitness Classes Previous Next Our Spaces View Virtual Tour Leadership Staff La-Vena FrancisVice President, Field Operationslhlewis@ymcanyc.org212-912-2190 Sara RennertSenior Program Directorsrennert@ymcanyc.org212-912-2192 Jason PerunProgram Directorjperun@ymcanyc.org212-912-2197 Emily BennettsEarly Childhood Directorebennetts@ymcanyc.org212-912-2184Zoraida EstremeraBusiness Managerzestremeda@ymcanyc.org212-912-2180 x4811 Quintin BryantBuilding Engineerqbryant@ymcanyc.org212-912-2180 x4815 History The Ridgewood YMCA building was constructed in 1931 and served as the Queens County Magistrate's Courthouse. At the time, the brick and limestone-trimmed building was the first courthouse erected in Queens since 1898. The courthouse shuttered its doors in 1962 and the YMCA of Greater New York purchased the building from the city in 1965 for $50,000. The building is the only one of three courthouses built during that time that is still being used (one in Elmhurst has been demolished; another in Rockaway is abandoned). The Ridgewood YMCA features over 21,000 square feet of state-of-the-art program space, completely modernized with top-of-the-line fitness equipment, health & fitness classes, gym, multipurpose rooms, and new locker rooms.Ridgewood is the birthplace of several notables including magician Harry Houdini (1874 - 1926), actor James Cagney (1899 - 1986), New York Yankee shortstop Phil Rizzuto (1917 - 2007), poet and critic Dan Schneider (1965 -), and actress Rosie Perez (1964 - ). Ridgewood has also served as the backdrop for a number of popular motion pictures and television shows including The French Connection (1971), The Wanderers (1979), Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986), and episodes of HBO's The Sopranos (2006).Queens Borough President Helen M. Marshall's allocation of $1 million in capital funding led a total of $2.64 million in public contributions toward the Ridgewood YMCA renovation project, which was completed in February 2011. Summer Camp Find out why “Fun Rules” this summer at the Y! Register Kids Classes Learn more about classes for babies, toddlers, and school-aged kids. We offer programs including sports, the arts, math, science, and much more! See Classes Early Childhood Our Early Childhood Center builds strong kids, families, and communities through our Universal Pre-K program. Learn More