Chelsea Piers Pledges One Million Dollars to Support NYC Area Youth
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - JUNE 17: David Tewksbury, Jessie Betts Dreyfuss Roland Betts and Paul Allen attend the Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn launch party at Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn on June 17, 2023 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn)
On June 17, Chelsea Piers, New York City’s go-to destination for sports and recreation, celebrated the opening of Chelsea Piers Field House in Brooklyn, its new family-friendly sports facility located at 601 Dean Street. The community-focused event welcomed the public to the new state-of the-art recreational center to experience all that the Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn has to offer.
Anchored by a fundamental belief in cultivating a lifelong love of movement and community, the Field House launch party gave visitors full access to the Olympic-sized gymnastics center, two turf fields, and ninja + parkour center. The event, encouraged athletes of all ages and levels to kick, dribble, jump, tumble, and climb through activities, showcasing its world-class equipment and top-notch coaching synonymous with the trusted Chelsea Piers brand.
"We are thrilled to launch Chelsea Piers Field House in Brooklyn,” said General Manager Erika White. “We've listened to the community, and we are confident that Chelsea Piers Field House is the ultimate answer to the growing demand for family-friendly sports activities in Brooklyn.” Among the many activities offered are recreational classes, summer and school break camps, competitive teams, leagues, birthday parties, special events, and private instruction for the whole family.
Building on almost 30 years of history in the Greater New York area, Chief Operating Officer Jessie Betts Dreyfuss expressed that the mission of Chelsea Piers “remains rooted in using sports as a vehicle to instill values in our youth participants including dedication, self-confidence, teamwork, perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence.” Dreyfuss added that the new Field House will be “more than just a sports facility; it is a home away from home that offers a safe space for youth and families to reach their personal best.”
The launch also marks the establishment of the Chelsea Piers Foundation. Chelsea Piers and its related companies pledge $1 million over five years to support The Chelsea Piers Foundation and its ongoing commitment to social impact and youth development. Since its founding in 1995, Chelsea Piers has provided scholarships to over 12,000 New York City kids through its Chelsea Piers Scholarship Fund and the Sky Rink Youth Scholarship Fund. By partnering with organizations like Win (formerly Women in Need) and Rising Tides Effect, the Chelsea Piers Foundation will have a lasting and meaningful impact within our communities.
According to Paul Allen, Executive Director of the Chelsea Piers Foundation, this milestone will be “an inflection point in Chelsea Piers’ history; through the Foundation, we can ensure more youth will have access to recreational and competitive sports programming. The Foundation is particularly excited to use Chelsea Piers’ first learn-to-swim facility in New York City as an opportunity to work with Rising Tides Effect and address Brooklyn's lack of urban swim and water safety programs.”
Chelsea Piers Field House in Brooklyn is located within TF Cornerstone's Pacific Park development in Prospect Heights on Dean Street between Carlton and Vanderbilt Avenues, next door to Chelsea Piers' newest fitness center. The Chelsea Piers Field House offers after-school and weekend sports classes as well as, day camps, birthday parties, competitive programs and adult leagues.
The Chelsea Piers Foundation is a not-for-profit organizations with an independent board. It is tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and all donations are tax deductible in the manner prescribed by law.