Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center

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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.
  •       
  • 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
    •             
    • Chelsea Recreation Center
    •             
    • Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center
    •             
    • Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
    •             
    • Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center
    •       
          

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.



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.
  •       
  • Be a paying member who possesses either an adult indoor pool membership or a senior, people with disabilities, or veteran membership.
  •       
  • Have visited a qualifying indoor pool site between January 1, 2025 to June 26, 2025.       
                  
    • St. John’s Recreation Center
    •             
    • Chelsea Recreation Center
    •             
    • Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center
    •             
    • Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
    •             
    • Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center
    •       
          

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.

Center Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
12/22
Tuesday
12/23
Wednesday
12/24
Thursday
12/25
Friday
12/26
Saturday
12/27
Sunday
12/28

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 7:30 p
CBM Fitness Room Open Access
Fitness Room

CBM Fitness Room Open Access

Fitness Room

Open access to our fitness room which includes strength equipment and cardio machines

Ages: Everyone

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Children's Open Basketball
Gymnasium

Children's Open Basketball

Gymnasium

Open play basketball for children 7-12 yrs

Ages: Child

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 7:30 p
CBM Fitness Room Open Access
Fitness Room

CBM Fitness Room Open Access

Fitness Room

Open access to our fitness room which includes strength equipment and cardio machines

Ages: Everyone

5:00 p - 7:30 p
Teen Basketball
Gymnasium

Teen Basketball

Gymnasium

Open play basketball for teens 13-17yrs

Ages: Child, Teen

Building Hours
7:00 a - 5:00 p

Christmas Eve

Recreation centers will be open at regularly scheduled times but will close at 5:00 p.m., or earlier at the regularly scheduled time if the center normally closes before 5:00 p.m.

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Children's Open Basketball
Gymnasium

Children's Open Basketball

Gymnasium

Open play basketball for children 7-12 yrs

Ages: Child

Building Hours
Closed

Christmas Day

Recreation Centers will be closed.

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 7:30 p
CBM Fitness Room Open Access
Fitness Room

CBM Fitness Room Open Access

Fitness Room

Open access to our fitness room which includes strength equipment and cardio machines

Ages: Everyone

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Children's Open Basketball
Gymnasium

Children's Open Basketball

Gymnasium

Open play basketball for children 7-12 yrs

Ages: Child

4:00 p - 6:00 p
Teen Basketball
Gymnasium

Teen Basketball

Gymnasium

Open play basketball for teens 13-17yrs

Ages: Teen, Child

6:00 p - 7:30 p
Adult Open Play Basketball
Gymnasium

Adult Open Play Basketball

Gymnasium

Open play basketball for adults 18+

Ages: Senior, Adult

Building Hours
8:00 a - 3:00 p

Building Hours
Closed

Pool Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
12/22
Tuesday
12/23
Wednesday
12/24
Thursday
12/25
Friday
12/26
Saturday
12/27
Sunday
12/28

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 11:45 a
Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Lap lanes are for multiple swimmers. Patrons should expect to share the lane with two or more swimmers, and their swimming style must accommodate multiple swimmers.

Ages: 16 and over

Ages: Senior, Adult

2:30 p - 3:30 p
Constance Baker Motley: Adult Water Exercise
Indoor Pool

Constance Baker Motley: Adult Water Exercise

Indoor Pool

An instructor led class in the water with heart pumping music to energize participants, increase total body strength, burn calories and sculpt muscles. Also, water aerobics will improve cardio-vascular fitness and increase range of motion and flexibility.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior, Adult

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 11:45 a
Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Lap lanes are for multiple swimmers. Patrons should expect to share the lane with two or more swimmers, and their swimming style must accommodate multiple swimmers.

Ages: 16 and over

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:30 p - 3:30 p
Constance Baker Motley: Adult Water Exercise
Indoor Pool

Constance Baker Motley: Adult Water Exercise

Indoor Pool

An instructor led class in the water with heart pumping music to energize participants, increase total body strength, burn calories and sculpt muscles. Also, water aerobics will improve cardio-vascular fitness and increase range of motion and flexibility.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior, Adult

Building Hours
7:00 a - 5:00 p

Christmas Eve

Recreation centers will be open at regularly scheduled times but will close at 5:00 p.m., or earlier at the regularly scheduled time if the center normally closes before 5:00 p.m.

7:00 a - 11:45 a
Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Lap lanes are for multiple swimmers. Patrons should expect to share the lane with two or more swimmers, and their swimming style must accommodate multiple swimmers.

Ages: 16 and over

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:30 p - 3:30 p
Constance Baker Motley: Adult Water Exercise
Indoor Pool

Constance Baker Motley: Adult Water Exercise

Indoor Pool

An instructor led class in the water with heart pumping music to energize participants, increase total body strength, burn calories and sculpt muscles. Also, water aerobics will improve cardio-vascular fitness and increase range of motion and flexibility.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
Closed

Christmas Day

Recreation Centers will be closed.

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

7:00 a - 11:45 a
Lap Swim
Indoor Pool

Lap Swim

Indoor Pool

Lap lanes are for multiple swimmers. Patrons should expect to share the lane with two or more swimmers, and their swimming style must accommodate multiple swimmers.

Ages: 16 and over

Ages: Senior, Adult

2:30 p - 3:30 p
Constance Baker Motley: Adult Artistic Swimming
Indoor Pool

Constance Baker Motley: Adult Artistic Swimming

Indoor Pool

Become an Artistic Swimmer. Challenge yourself to combine elements of ballet and gymnastics in the water. An instructor will lead participants to create and perform an artistic solo or team routine learning choreographed movements in the water synchronized with a musical accompaniment.

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
8:00 a - 3:00 p

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center: Swim Prep
Indoor Pool

Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center: Swim Prep

Indoor Pool

This program is geared towards developing swim skills among those who are interested in becoming Lifeguards or Water Safety Instructors. Intermediate swimming skills are required for this program. The goal is to help participants pass the lifeguard qualifying test and or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor entrance requirements.

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Teen, Adult, Senior

Building Hours
Closed

Media Lab Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
12/22
Tuesday
12/23
Wednesday
12/24
Thursday
12/25
Friday
12/26
Saturday
12/27
Sunday
12/28

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

Building Hours
7:00 a - 5:00 p

Christmas Eve

Recreation centers will be open at regularly scheduled times but will close at 5:00 p.m., or earlier at the regularly scheduled time if the center normally closes before 5:00 p.m.

Building Hours
Closed

Christmas Day

Recreation Centers will be closed.

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

Building Hours
8:00 a - 3:00 p

Building Hours
Closed