Metropolitan Recreation Center

261 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Cross Streets:

Bedford Avenue and Metropolitan Avenue

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Located in Metropolitan Recreation Center

Limited Access Facilities
This is a Limited Access Recreation Center.

Phone: (718) 599-5707
Fax: (718) 599-5745

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Facilities

Cardio Room (1)

Multipurpose Room (1)

Fitness Room (1)

Pool (Indoor) (1)

Locker Room (2)

Building Hours

Monday - Friday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Holiday Hours

Every day, the pool schedule and any special announcements can be accessed by calling the center at (718) 599-5707.

Please note: This facility shuts its doors at closing time.  Registration hours end at least 30 minutes before closing time. Other activities may shut down 15 minutes early. 

Recreation centers operate in seasonal schedules, with program availability additionally affected by Parks' afterschool and summer camps. Programs rotate in the following increments: January - March, April - June, July - September and October - December.

Media Labs follow their own 6-12 week schedules, depending on the type of class being offered.

Program Information

Recreation centers operate in seasonal schedules, with program availability additionally affected by Parks' afterschool and summer camps. Programs rotate in the following increments: January - March, April - June, July - September and October - December.

Media Labs follow their own 6-12 week schedules, depending on the type of class being offered.