Metropolitan Recreation Center
261 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
11211
Located in Metropolitan Pool & Fitness Center
Center Manager: Eva JohnsonDeputy Center Manager: Steve Groce & Donna Remmen
Phone: (718) 599-5707
Fax: (718) 599-5745
Cross Streets: Bedford and Metropolitan avenues
Directions:
By Bus:
The center is easily accessible by the 61 bus, which stops one block before and one block after the center on Bedford Avenue.
By Subway: Take the L train to the Bedford Avenue station (Bedford Avenue and North 7th Street). From there, you can walk south to the center. The G train stops on Metropolitan Avenue at Union Street. The center is about seven blocks west of the G line.
This is a Limited Access Recreation Center.
Hours of Operation
Building HoursWe now have voicemail! 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. |
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| Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM | |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM | |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | |
Facilities
Locker Room - 2 |
Cardio Room - 1 |
Pool (Indoor) - 1 |
Arts & Crafts Room - 1 |
Fitness Room - 1 |
Afterschool Room - 1 |
Computer Resource Center - 1 |
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Facility Hours
Swimming PoolWe now have voicemail! 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! |
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Adult Co-Ed Lap Swim |
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| Monday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM (Adult) | |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (Adult) | |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM (Adult) | |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (Adult) | |
| Friday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (Adult) | |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Adult) | |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Adult) | |
Family & Teen Swim This is a time for families (adults and their children) to swim. Any child 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Teens are also allowed to swim.
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| Tuesday | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Family) | |
| Thursday - Friday | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Family) | |
| Saturday | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Family) | |
| Sunday | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (Family) | |
Learn To Swim Program All classes are currently filled. Registration date for next session is January 30, 2010.
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Weight Room There will be no entry during the last 15 minutes of each session!
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| Monday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Friday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Teen) | |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Teen) | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Teen) | |
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You must have a towel when using the cardio or fitness room.
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Women's Only Swimming Sunday: This is a family swim which allows women with their children only. Ages 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
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| Monday | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Adult) (Women) | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Adult) (Women) | |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Adult) (Women) | |
| Sunday | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Family) (Women) | |
Programs, Classes and Activities
Download Met Pool pool schedule (DOC, 42 KB)
Computer Classes (CRC) |
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Capoeira (Brazilian Martial Arts)
Starts the second week in November. Free for members. Space is limited, so sign up now to avoid being shut out.
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Monday | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
| Wednesday - Thursday | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |