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Brownsville Recreation Center

Brownsville Recreation Center is open with limited access due to construction. The Golden Age side of the building is open, while the main side of the building is closed. There will be no access to the indoor pool and gymnasium at this time. Visit our Capital Tracker page for updates on this project.
1555 Linden Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11212
Cross Streets:

Linden Blvd. and Hegeman Ave.

Directions via Google Maps
Located in Brownsville Playground

Accessible Facilities
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

Phone: (718) 485-4633 (718) 345-2706

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Facilities

Accessible Fitness Equipment (1)

Gymnasium (1)

Afterschool Room (1)

Handball Court (Outdoor) (4)

Artificial Turf Field (1)

Lobby (1)

Athletic Field (1)

Locker Room (2)

Baseball Field (1)

Meeting Space (1)

Basketball Court (Indoor) (1)

Multipurpose Room (1)

Basketball Court (Outdoor) (1)

Performance Space (2)

Cardio Room (1)

Playground (1)

Media Lab (1)

Pool (Indoor) (1)

Dance Room (1)

Rollerblading (Indoor) (1)

Fitness Room (1)

Teen Room (1)

Building Hours

Monday - Friday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Holiday Hours

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.