It is extremely difficult to find an affordable gym with a swimming pool. During the summer I could…read moreget away with the NYC Parks free lap swim program but during the rest of the year I have to find a real gym that does not hurt your wallet (or require you to sell your organs on ebay). The Bronx House solves that problem for me. I am a big fan of the variety of fitness class offerings and indoor cycling is the most popular (the class fills up right after the previous ab class). Cherelle, who leads this class on Tuesdays, is a great trainer and puts the hurt locker on while making exercise on a stationary bike "fun". The pool is 25 yards and way shorter than an olympic size pool (50 meters). Size matters, eh? During lap swim hours, the pool is divided into two lanes: slow and slower. For those who need a good workout, be prepared to swim around your neighbors. During the summer, test your patience with all of the visitors with day passes. The gym and pool hours are limited and designated for classes and gender/age groups. If the location works for you and you can accept the limited schedules, join the Bronx House. The gym, with the TRX equipment alone is superior to most of the $20 gyms in the area. Make sure to review the calendar for holiday and maintenance closings. I have made the mistake of showing up on a holiday and doing the sad Charlie Brown walk of shame home. IFHTP 3+

The Performing Arts programming headed by Joe and assisted by Michelle provided a welcoming and…read morenurturing environment. Bronx House is currently mismanaged by a team of people who have no connection to the community. They have destroyed the School of Performing Arts which has existed for several years. Do not waste your money.

My son has been at this facility for three years. I have nothing but extremely positive comments…read moreregarding the facility, administrators, and the teachers. We feel that TLE has created a community of parents, The "TLE family," and an environment of care and learning that has been exemplary for my son. He is almost reading as he leaves pre-K and has been well prepared for kindergarten. We made lifelong friends during our time here and always felt partnership with the teachers and administration whenever something came up. Covid was a very difficult time, but we got through it and TLE did an amazing job at keeping the children safe, communicating with the parents, and creating an environment of learning even during a pandemic. I highly recommend this daycare and school. They are amazing and we miss them already!

When we moved to Riverdale in 2019, we started our daughter with an in home educator who we all got…read morereally close with. Shortly after, this person had to leave and we were in need of daycare that would offer care and education for our daughter (who was 2 at the time) that kept up the momentum for how much and quickly our daughter was learning. We eventually came to find TLE in Riverdale, and were so pleased with the initial impression. Through time, our daughter demonstrated continuous learning (started in daycare knowing numbers, letters, shapes, and colors, and now expanded number counting to 30, is able to list colors in Spanish, and always catches her mother and myself by surprise when she demonstrates her growing knowledge). Also, the way that this facility has managed safety and care during the heaviest parts of the COVID pandemic solidified to our family that we had chosen well. Since both her mother and I are considered essential workers, the fact that the daycare has remained open for a huge portion of this time (rarely did they close, but always had safety measures in place) made for a really supportive service. We loved that they also had requirements for the children to wear masks as well as the staff. Overall, there isn't anything negative I can say about this particular daycare. We moved away and had to select a new daycare, but I cannot emphasize enough how positive our experience has been with this facility. We will miss Surbhi, Teresa and all the lovely staff at this location dearly.

Just a shout out to the Riverdale Y and their group swimming lessons. I was lifeguard and swimming…read moreinstructor for many years in my teens and early 20's. I was excited to teach my kids to swim. That only went so far, they were not as excited to learn from mom, lol. The group lessons at the Riverdale Y were great. They worked with them on their comfort level, the instructors were very patient and it did the trick pretty quickly. I highly recommend ‍ There are many programs here at the Y that are great! The pool for lap or recreational swim, the gym and classes for working out, the after school programs, Camp Twelve Trails, music lessons, theatre, other youth and senior programs, and so much more. This is really a great Y. The staff is also very friendly and helpful

We love the Y! We have done so many things here including afterschool, which was great. A lot or…read moreactivities for kids to pick from and the staff is fantastic. We also did the swim team (great coach) and theater as well. Theater for kids is fun and they do adult shows here as well. The place is run by some of the nicest people. And they do early voting in this location, which is super convenient. Lately, we began piano lessons and hoping the kiddo enjoys those. Overall, we appreciate all the things offered by the Y!

This an amazing program for the youth of N.Y.C. Everything from becoming a strong student, a better…read moredancer, to becoming a better person. If you're a parent in the Bronx you're going to want to sign your child for I'Raise

From the owner: Specialize in educational services for young people including high school readiness, tutoring and…read morecollege prep. Offer performing arts to children and youth free of charge. Day Care and preschool coming soon this September 2015. Professional development and training for nonprofits and individuals seeking to open business including Become a Entrepreneur, Become a NYS Licensed Child Care Provider.

Riverdale Tennis Center is like playing at country club with no snooty attitudes. Arthur Bobko is…read morethe tennis owner/teacher/coach/groundskeeper of Riverdale Tennis. He does it all! He is the best teacher and coach in any sport I have ever played. Arthur is mild mannor coach who will get the best tennis out of you! You will see improvements in your game. Arthur is a great coach for all skill levels and ages. I'm 35 yrs old and only playing tennis for 3 years. I am now able to compete in tennis tournaments and play at a highly competitive level. All thanks to Riverdale Tennis and Arthur Bobko!

If you are looking for a manicured court, positive energy and great coaches, look no more. The…read moreRiverdale tennis court has all of this and more. It is a family owned that make you feel part of the family. No pressure or embarrassment if you are a beginner and if you are an advanced player you will be very pleased with their head coach (Arthur) with plenty of experience and commitment to his customers. This place they cater to their customer. Try it once and you will be glad you did.