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.
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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
    •             
    • 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
1/19
Tuesday
1/20
Wednesday
1/21
Thursday
1/22
Friday
1/23
Saturday
1/24
Sunday
1/25

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

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

9:00 a - 10:00 a
Zumba Gold®
Dance Room

Zumba Gold®

Dance Room

Zumba Gold® offers a low-impact workout set to a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes, creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that challenge both the heart and muscles. With fun music and easy-to-follow steps, you can’t go wrong!

Participants must sign in at the front desk and bring locks to lock up their bags. The center does not allow anyone to bring their bags to the dance room except: towel, water and phone.

Instructor: Melissa Perez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
8:00 a - 3:00 p

1:00 p - 2:00 p
STRONG Nation®
Dance Room

STRONG Nation®

Dance Room

STRONG Nation® combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move. Every squat, every lunge, every burpee is driven by the music, helping you make it to that last rep, and maybe even five more. Mats are available for those who need one.

Participants must bring locks to lock up their bags. The center does not allow anyone to bring their bags to the dance room except: towel, water and phone.

Instructor: Melissa Perez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
Closed

Pool Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
1/19
Tuesday
1/20
Wednesday
1/21
Thursday
1/22
Friday
1/23
Saturday
1/24
Sunday
1/25

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

Building Hours
7:00 a - 8:00 p

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
1/19
Tuesday
1/20
Wednesday
1/21
Thursday
1/22
Friday
1/23
Saturday
1/24
Sunday
1/25
There are no programs scheduled at this time, please try the next 7 days or check back later.