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Brooklyn College Athletics

Brooklyn College Athletics

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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.
Notice: All facilities, including the pool, will be closed Monday, September 21, 2026 in observance of Yom Kippur. See all holiday & closure dates ↓
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.

Upcoming Pool Closures

Date Day Reason
October 3, 2026 Saturday Closed All Day
October 15, 2026 Thursday Closed After 4:00 PM
November 12, 2026 Thursday Closed After 4:00 PM
November 21, 2026 Saturday Closed All Day
November 28, 2026 Saturday Closed All Day
December 19, 2026 Saturday Closed All Day
January 20, 2027 Wednesday Closed After 4:00 PM
February 6, 2027 Saturday Closed All Day
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 – 8:30 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 – DUSK
Tuesday 11:00 AM – DUSK
Wednesday 11:00 AM – DUSK
Thursday 11:00 AM – DUSK
Friday 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Sunday Closed
🎾 Tennis Courts
Day Hours
Monday 12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Tuesday 12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Wednesday 12:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Thursday 12:00 PM – 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 7, 2026 Monday Labor Day — Campus Closed
September 12, 2026 Saturday Rosh Hashanah Holiday Weekend
September 21, 2026 Monday Yom Kippur
October 12, 2026 Monday Columbus Day — Campus Closed
November 26, 2026 Thursday Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
November 27, 2026 Friday Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
November 28, 2026 Saturday Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
December 24, 2026 Thursday Christmas Holiday Weekend
December 25, 2026 Friday Christmas Holiday Weekend
December 26, 2026 Saturday Christmas Holiday Weekend

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 – 4:45 PM · Closed Sun

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