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Brooklyn College Athletics

Brooklyn College Athletics

Recreation Center

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📞 Questions? Call us: (718) 951-5366
West Quad Building, Room 014

Announcements

Summer Schedule: Now in effect as of June 1st, 2026. Valid Brooklyn College ID required for entry.

Fridays: All facilities are CLOSED starting June 12th, 2026. Until then, Friday hours are 12:00 PM – 4:45 PM (Pool closes at 4:30 PM).
Notice: No current closures.
Please Note: Athletic events take priority — facilities may close without notice. All facilities are closed on major holidays and academic calendar dates.
Community Members: Sign up to receive pool schedule change notifications by email. Click here to register ↓

Hours & Schedules

Facility Hours

🏋️ Fitness Center
DayHours
Monday12:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Tuesday12:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Wednesday12:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Thursday12:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Friday12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Saturday12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
SundayClosed
🏀 Basketball Courts
DayHours
Monday12:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Tuesday12:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Wednesday12:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Thursday12:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Friday12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Saturday12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
SundayClosed
🏊 Swimming Pool
Note: The pool has scheduled daily closures. Please check the hours below for the specific times on your visit day, or call us at (718) 951-5366 if you have questions.
DayHoursLanes
Monday
12:00 PM – 4:30 PM8 Lanes
4:30 PM – 6:00 PMClosed
6:00 PM – 7:45 PM3 Lanes
7:45 PM – 8:30 PM8 Lanes
Tuesday
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM8 Lanes
5:00 PM – 6:00 PMClosed
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM3 Lanes
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM8 Lanes
Wednesday
12:00 PM – 4:30 PM8 Lanes
4:30 PM – 6:00 PMClosed
6:00 PM – 7:45 PM3 Lanes
7:45 PM – 8:30 PM8 Lanes
Thursday
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM8 Lanes
5:00 PM – 6:00 PMClosed
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM3 Lanes
7:00 PM – 8:45 PM8 Lanes
Friday
12:00 PM – 4:30 PM8 Lanes
Saturday
12:00 PM – 4:30 PM8 Lanes
Sunday
Closed
🎾 Racquetball Courts
DayHours
Monday12:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Tuesday12:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Wednesday12:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Thursday12:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Friday12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Saturday12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
SundayClosed
🏃 Track
DayHours
Monday12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Tuesday12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Wednesday12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Thursday12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Friday12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Saturday12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
SundayClosed
🎾 Tennis Courts
DayHours
Monday12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Tuesday12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Wednesday12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Thursday12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Friday12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Saturday12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
SundayClosed

Closures

Holiday & Closure Dates

DateDayReason
September 1, 2025MondayLabor Day
September 23, 2025TuesdayAcademic Calendar Closure
October 1, 2025WednesdayAcademic Calendar Closure
October 2, 2025ThursdayAcademic Calendar Closure
October 13, 2025MondayColumbus Day
November 27, 2025ThursdayThanksgiving Day
November 28, 2025FridayDay After Thanksgiving
November 29, 2025SaturdayThanksgiving Weekend
December 24, 2025WednesdayChristmas Eve
December 25, 2025ThursdayChristmas Day
December 31, 2025WednesdayNew Year's Eve
January 19, 2026MondayMLK Day
February 12, 2026ThursdayLincoln's Birthday
February 16, 2026MondayPresident's Day
May 25, 2026MondayMemorial Day

Information

Rules & Contact

Rules & Guidelines

  • Valid Brooklyn College ID required for entry.
  • Athletic events take priority — facilities may close without notice during games or practices.
  • No dogs within athletic field gates.
  • All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
  • Age minimums: Fitness – 14; Pool – 6 (must swim); Basketball – 10; Other – 5.
  • Check in at the welcome desk for a locker key. Lockers are for recreation and Kinesiology only.
  • Athletic sneakers and proper attire required. No bags or backpacks in facilities.
  • Bathing suit required for pool. Pool is for lap swimming only.
  • No food or drink in pool area. No paid individual instruction in pool.
  • No food in facilities. No dunking or hanging on rims.
  • Missing lock fee: $20. Key not returned: loss of locker privileges.
  • Report all injuries immediately to Open Gym Staff.

Contact & Location

  • 📞Main Office(718) 951-5000 ext. 6751
  • 📍LocationWest Quad Building, Room 014
  • ✉️Emailj.jean-baptiste@brooklyn.cuny.edu
  • 🕒Front DeskMon – Thu 12:00 PM – 8:45 PM · Fri – Sat 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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