St. John's Recreation Center
1251 Prospect Place
Brooklyn, NY
11213
Located in St Johns Recreation Center
Center Manager: Vernetta DiggsDeputy Center Manager: Lawrence James
Phone: (718) 771-2787
Fax: (718) 771-2693
Cross Streets: Between Troy and Schenectady avenues
Directions:
By Subway:
Take the A train to Utica Avenue and walk 6 blocks South to Prospect Place. Turn right and walk 1½ blocks to the center. Or take the 3 or 4 to Utica Avenue. Walk six blocks North, turn left to Prospect Place and walk 1½ blocks to the Center.
By Bus:
Take the 65 or 15 to Schenectady Avenue and walk two blocks South. Or take the 45 to Schenectady Avenue and walk three blocks North.
Driving Directions:
Take FDR Drive South to the Brooklyn Bridge. After crossing bridge, stay straight until Atlantic Avenue. Turn left on Atlantic, turn right on Schenectady, turn right on Prospect Place, the center will be on your right.
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.
Hours of Operation
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| Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM | |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
Facilities
Teen Room - 1 |
Basketball Court (Indoor) - 6 |
Playground - 1 |
Gymnasium - 1 |
Locker Room - 2 |
Fitness Room - 2 |
Kitchen - 1 |
Computer Resource Center - 1 |
Pool (Indoor) - 1 |
Athletic Field - 3 |
Facility Hours
Learn To Swim Program All classes are currently filled. Registration date for the next session is January 30, 2010.
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Game Room |
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| Monday - Friday | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM (Adult) | |
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Child) | |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Everyone) | |
Gymnasium Basketball clinics for kids 13 years and under every Saturday.
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| Monday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:45 PM (Adult) | |
| Saturday | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Child) | |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Child) | |
| Monday - Friday | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Teen) | |
| Saturday | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Teen) | |
Swim for Safety (Board of ED) |
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| Monday - Thursday | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Child) | |
Swimming |
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| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (Adult) | |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Adult) | |
| Monday - Thursday | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (Teen) | |
| Monday - Thursday | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Child) | |
Swimming (Family Swim) All adults must be accompanied by a child, and all kids must be accompanied by an adult.
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| Friday | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (Everyone) | |
| Saturday | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Everyone) | |
Swimming (Men Only) |
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| Thursday | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (Adult) (Men) | |
Swimming (Seniors Only) |
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| Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM (Senior) | |
Swimming (Women Only) |
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| Tuesday | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (Adult) (Women) | |
Weight Room & Cardio |
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| Monday - Friday | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM (Senior) | |
| Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:45 PM (Adult) | |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM (Adult) | |
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Teen) | |
Programs, Classes and Activities
Computer Classes (CRC) |
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Boot Camp
Aerobics class
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Tuesday | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Thursday | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
Computer Lab (Adult)
Learn to use the personal computer and various software programs.
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Monday - Friday | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:45 PM | |
Computer Lab (Kids)
Learn to use the personal computer and various software programs.
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| Age: Child | ||
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | |
Game Night
Play various board games.
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Tuesday | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Thursday - Friday | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
Girls' Night
The entire facility is open to girls only.
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| Age: Child | ||
| Gender: Women | ||
| Tuesday | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | |
Ladies' Night
The entire facility is open to ladies only.
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Gender: Women | ||
| Tuesday | 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM | |
Math Tutoring
For all ages. If you know someone who needs help with math, this program is for them. All levels of math are covered.
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| Saturday | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | |
Quilting |
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM | |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM | |
Senior Low Impact Aerobics |
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| Age: Senior | ||
| Wednesday | 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM | |
Senior Walk
A three-mile power walk.
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| Age: Senior | ||
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | |
Tai Chi & Chi Kung |
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| Age: Senior | ||
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | |
Teen Afterschool Program
Youth enroll in this program to enhance their study skills, elevate their self-esteem, and explore their creativity.
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| Age: Teen | ||
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
Turn 2 Afterschool Program
Offering homework assistance and a variety of activities, including computer training, dance, drama, literacy, and visual arts.
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| Age: Child | ||
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | |
Water Aerobics |
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| Age: Senior | ||
| Monday | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | |