St. John’s Recreation Center

Membership Extension

During the summer, we have had to temporarily reduce operating hours at several of our indoor pools. We understand the impact this has had on our members, and we want to ensure that our members have as much pool time and access as possible.

That said, we are offering qualifying individuals the opportunity to extend their membership by three months for free. To be eligible to receive the extension, you must meet all three qualification criteria:

          
  • Have obtained your membership prior to June 26, 2025, and were an active member on that date.
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  • Be a paying member who possesses either an adult indoor pool membership or a senior, people with disabilities, or veteran membership.
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  • Have visited a qualifying indoor pool site between January 1, 2025 to June 26, 2025.       
                  
    • St. John’s Recreation Center
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    • Chelsea Recreation Center
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    • Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center
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    • Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
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    • Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center
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If you believe you meet these qualifications, you may submit a request by completing the online form. The deadline to opt-in for the extension is November 16, 2025.

1251 Prospect Place
Brooklyn, NY 11213
Cross Streets:

Between Troy and Schenectady Avenues

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Located in St. John's Park

Accessible Facilities
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

Phone: (718) 771-2143
Fax: (718) 771-2693

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Facilities

Athletic Field (3)

Multipurpose Room (1)

Basketball Court (Indoor) (3)

Playground (1)

Billiard Room (1)

Pool (Indoor) (1)

Cardio Room (1)

Pool Table (1)

Dance Room (1)

Soccer Field (Outdoor) (1)

Fitness Room (2)

Table Tennis Table (2)

Gymnasium (1)

Teen Room (1)

Locker Room (2)

Track (Outdoor) (1)

Media Lab (1)

Building Hours

Monday - Friday:
6:00 AM - 10:45 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Sunday:
8:00 AM - 5:45 PM
Holiday Hours

Saturday building hours differ for Saturday Night Lights:
4 PM - 7 PM for ages 11-15 
7 PM- 12 AM for ages 16- 24* *Except for Adult Lap Swim 
 
 
Building closes at 2:30 PM for cleaning

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM ages 6-17 only
 
Building closes at 9:45 PM M-F for cleaning
 
Registration hours:

Monday- Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Members must bring a strong/sturdy key lock and secure their belongings in the lockers.

Management reserves the right to amend all schedules & room availabilities without prior notice. 

Please note: This facility shuts its doors at closing time.  Some activities may shut down 15 minutes early.

Recreation centers operate in seasonal schedules, with program availability additionally affected by Parks' afterschool and summer camps. Programs rotate in the following increments: January - March, April - June, July - September and October - December.

Media Labs follow their own 6-12 week schedules, depending on the type of class being offered.

Program Information

Recreation centers operate in seasonal schedules, with program availability additionally affected by Parks' afterschool and summer camps. Programs rotate in the following increments: January - March, April - June, July - September and October - December.

Media Labs follow their own 6-12 week schedules, depending on the type of class being offered.