Metropolitan Recreation Center

Every day, the pool schedule and any special announcements can be accessed by calling the center at (718) 599-5707 and then pressing the number 5.

     Everyday, the pool schedule and any special announcements can be accessed by calling the center at (718) 599-5707 and then pressing the number 5.

The pool is 3 feet at its shallow end and 10 feet at its deep end.

Pool dimensions: 75 feet X 30 feet (25 yards)

18 laps = quarter mile

36 laps = half mile

54 laps = three quarters of a mile

72 laps = one mile

Note: Children under the age of 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult!

Things to remember: All members must wear a swimcap 12-17 yrs. can only use the pool during Family Swim times,and 12yr old members must be accompanied by an adult. No street clothes permitted on the pool deck. All items must be removed from lockers daily.

     There will be no entry during the last 15 minutes of each session!

You must have a towel when using the cardio or fitness room, wash cloths or torn shirts not acceptable. No jeans or shoes allowed No bags or outer clothing (Coats/Jackets) permitted. Items must be removed from lockers daily. (Locks are clipped every evening).

April 28, 2012 – June 23, 2012
     

The Learn to Swim program offers free swim lessons for toddlers (1½-5), children (6-17), and adults (18+) of all ages at our indoor pools. Parks offers two 10-week sessions and one 9-week session of swim instruction during the indoor pool season.

More Information about Learn to Swim and How to Register

     

Fitness Class

 Static Stretching, Urban Rebounders, Heavy Bag Pushing and Chopping, Medicine Balls, Dumbells (10 lbs. or less) Jump Ropes, Push Ups.

 

All Participants must fill out a Health and Fitness Assessment Form.

Starts November 21, 2011
     

Boot camps are a type of group exercise classes that mixes traditional calisthenic and body weight exercises with interval training and strength training. Be prepared to really push yourself and see great results!

***Please Note: On Monday, May 28th, the recreation center will be open from 9-5 PM. Shape Up class will be canceled for this day, but will continue normally after.

 

Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and open to the public.

     

Instructor: Dyan Tsiumis 

This revolutionary workout fuses high energy aerobics, martial arts, dance, yoga, and strength conditioning. Combining spoken affirmations with simple choreography, Intensati provides a heart pumping, exhilarating workout that builds physical, mental and spiritual muscle. 

Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and open to the public.

     

Program Concentration: Health Mental Wellness, Cardio Exercise, Enhance Metabolism, Reduce/Fight Obesity, Strengh Training, Discipline, Focus, Self-esteem Confidence, Independent Thinking, Personal Structure, Self Defense, Karate, Judo Jujitsu, Zujitsu, Aikido