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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

Fall Semester: Updated schedules now in effect. Valid Brooklyn College ID required for entry.
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
Day Hours
Monday 11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Friday 12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Sunday Closed
🏀 Basketball Courts
Day Hours
Monday 11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Friday 12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Sunday Closed
🏊 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.
Day Hours Lanes
Monday
12:00 PM – 4:30 PM 8 Lanes
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Closed
6:00 PM – 7:45 PM 3 Lanes
7:45 PM – 8:30 PM 8 Lanes
Tuesday
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM 8 Lanes
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Closed
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 3 Lanes
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM 8 Lanes
Wednesday
12:00 PM – 4:30 PM 8 Lanes
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Closed
6:00 PM – 7:45 PM 3 Lanes
7:45 PM – 8:30 PM 8 Lanes
Thursday
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM 8 Lanes
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Closed
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 3 Lanes
7:00 PM – 8:45 PM 8 Lanes
Friday
12:00 PM – 4:30 PM 8 Lanes
Saturday
12:00 PM – 4:30 PM 8 Lanes
Sunday
Closed
🎾 Racquetball Courts
Day Hours
Monday 11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Friday 12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Sunday Closed
🏃 Track
Day Hours
Monday 11:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Friday 12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Sunday Closed
🎾 Tennis Courts
Day Hours
Monday 11:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Friday 12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Sunday Closed

Closures

Holiday & Closure Dates

Date Day Reason
September 1, 2025 Monday Labor Day
September 23, 2025 Tuesday Academic Calendar Closure
October 1, 2025 Wednesday Academic Calendar Closure
October 2, 2025 Thursday Academic Calendar Closure
October 13, 2025 Monday Columbus Day
November 27, 2025 Thursday Thanksgiving Day
November 28, 2025 Friday Day After Thanksgiving
November 29, 2025 Saturday Thanksgiving Weekend
December 24, 2025 Wednesday Christmas Eve
December 25, 2025 Thursday Christmas Day
December 31, 2025 Wednesday New Year's Eve
January 19, 2026 Monday MLK Day
February 12, 2026 Thursday Lincoln's Birthday
February 16, 2026 Monday President's 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 11:00 AM – 8:45 PM  ·  Fri – Sat 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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