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261 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Located in Metropolitan Recreation Center

Center Manager: Farrell Coates
Deputy Center Manager: James Graham
Phone: (718) 599-5707
Fax: (718) 599-5745
Cross Streets: Bedford and Metropolitan avenues
Directions: Bus, Train, Car, Bicycle and Walking Directions to Metropolitan Recreation Center by Google Maps
This is a Limited Access Recreation Center.

Hours of Operation

Building Hours

Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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.

Holidays

On holidays (New Year’s Day and Eve, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Easter, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Eve, and Christmas Day and Eve), recreation center hours will change. Please visit our Recreation Center Holiday Schedule for details.

Recreation Center Membership Gift Cards

Give the Gift of Sports, Fitness and Fun!

Purchase a Recreation Center Membership Gift Card, and share the joy of health with a family member, friend, or loved one. Gift Cards may be redeemed at any one of Parks’ 35 recreation centers across New York City.

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Facilities

Pool (Indoor) (1)

Computer Resource Center (1)

Dance Room (1)

Fitness Room (1)

Locker Room (2)

Cardio Room (1)

Facility Hours

Swimming Pool

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.

Weight Room

There will be no entry during the last 15 minutes of each session!
Monday 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM   (Adult)
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM   (Adult)
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM   (Adult)
Thursday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM   (Adult)
Friday 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM   (Adult)
Saturday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM   (Adult)
Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM   (Adult)
Tuesday 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM   (Teen)
Thursday 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM   (Teen)
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).

Programs, Classes and Activities

12 Week Fitness Boot Camp

March 11, 2013 – June 5, 2013

Challenge yourself to improve your cardiovascular endurance and strength through our Monday and Wednesday fitness boot camp. Record your biometrics and track your progess over the course of the 12 week program.

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Adult Lap Swim

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Family Swim

Age: Family

Tuesday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Keep In Step With Pep

Instructor: H. Pepper Brent

A fun and energetic workout that features a coordinated treadmill, elliptical, stair climber and stationary bike routine set to up beat music.

Age: Adult, Teen

Monday 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Wednesday 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Ladies Swim

Age: Adult

Gender: Women

Monday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Wednesday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Friday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Learn to Swim - Adults (Spring 2013)

April 13, 2013 – June 15, 2013

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

Age: Adult

Saturday 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Learn to Swim is only for registered participants.

Learn to Swim - Children (Spring 2013)

April 8, 2013 – June 15, 2013

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

Age: Child

Monday 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Wednesday 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Saturday 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Learn to Swim is only for registered participants.

Learn to Swim - Tots (Spring 2013)

April 13, 2013 – June 15, 2013

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

Age: Preschool

Saturday 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Learn to Swim is only for registered participants.

NYC Board of Ed Swim

Age: Child, Teen

Monday - Friday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Plyometrics with Pepper

Instructor: H. Pepper Brent

Plyometrics is a high intensity workout which uses explosive, fast-acting movements to develop muscular power and improve overall speed.

Age: Adult

Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Shape Up NYC: Cardio Sculpt

Starts January 16, 2013

This total body workout addresses muscle strength and endurance while keeping the heart rate up to burn calories and strengthen the cardio respiratory system. Continuous movement to great music makes it fun! 

This instructor is part of the Shape Up NYC Instructor Training Program.

Wednesday 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and available to those who are not Recreation Center members. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Shape Up NYC: Intensati

Instructor: Julia Chin

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.

Age: Adult, Senior, Teen

Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and available to those who are not Recreation Center members. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Women and Girls Swim

A family swim period for women and girls.

Age: Adult, Child, Teen

Gender: Women

Sunday 2:45 PM - 4:45 PM

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