Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink

Back to Center Information

Due to construction on the Tide Gate Bridge, located on Meridian Road within Flushing Meadows Corona Park, vehicular traffic will not be allowed to cross the bridge in either direction. Please follow posted detour signs around Meridian Road and plan for additional travel time. Pedestrian traffic will still be permitted to cross the bridge.

In observance of Easter Sunday, recreation centers will be closed on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Center Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
4/14
Tuesday
4/15
Wednesday
4/16
Thursday
4/17
Friday
4/18
Saturday
4/19
Sunday
4/20

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

There are no public programs at this Recreation Center today.

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

There are no public programs at this Recreation Center today.

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

There are no public programs at this Recreation Center today.

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

11:00 a - 12:00 p
FMAC: Parent and Tiny Tot Learn to Swim
Flushing Meadows Aquatics Center & Rink

FMAC: Parent and Tiny Tot Learn to Swim

Flushing Meadows Aquatics Center & Rink

The Learn to Swim program puts the fun in fundamentals and teaches basic swimming and safety skills. Tiny Tots ages 6 months to 3 years old gain basic swimming skills. An adult is required to get in the water with the tot and learn how to stay safe in and around the water. Walk-in registration; please register at the recreation center on January 23, 2025. Recreation Center Membership Required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Preschool

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

There are no public programs at this Recreation Center today.

Building Hours
9:00 a - 10:00 p

There are no public programs at this Recreation Center today.

Building Hours
Closed

Easter Sunday

Recreation Centers will be closed.

There are no public programs at this Recreation Center today.

Pool Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
4/14
Tuesday
4/15
Wednesday
4/16
Thursday
4/17
Friday
4/18
Saturday
4/19
Sunday
4/20

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 9:30 p
Lap Swim
Lap Pool

Lap Swim

Lap Pool

Lap lanes are for multiple swimmers. Patrons should expect to share the lane with 2 or more swimmers. Swimming style must accommodate multiple swimmers in lane.
Lap Swim is 25 meters across and seven feet deep.
Ages: 16 and over

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Teen, Adult, Senior

6:00 a - 10:00 a
Open Swim
Open Swim Pool

Open Swim

Open Swim Pool

Open swim has a depth of three feet seven inches. The shallow pool is open to members of all swim levels.

Ages: Everyone

10:00 a - 11:00 a
FMAC: Adult Water Exercise
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Adult Water Exercise

Open Swim Pool

An instructor led class in the water with heart pumping music to energize participants, increase total body strength, burn calories and sculpt muscles. Also, water aerobics will improve cardio-vascular fitness and increase range of motion and flexibility. Participants must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Walk-in registration. Please register at the Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center starting March 31, 2025.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

10:00 a - 11:00 a
FMAC: Swim for Life Class A Monday -
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Swim for Life Class A Monday -

Open Swim Pool

Swim for life is a unique swimming program for second graders. This program takes place during your child's school day. Children take a fun field trip to a Parks Pool with their teachers and class to learn basic swimming and safety skills and develop a lifetime physical fitness activity. This program is not open for public registration.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

10:00 a - 11:00 a
Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class A
Open Swim Pool

Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class A

Open Swim Pool

Children and youth ages 6-17 have an opportunity to learn basic water safety and swimming skills during the school vacation break. Children practice important aquatic skills, which include safely entering and exiting the water, floating on front and back, coordinating arm and leg movements and breathing properly in the water. Classes will be held weekdays.

Ages: Child, Teen

11:00 a - 12:00 p
FMAC: Swim for Life Class B Monday -
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Swim for Life Class B Monday -

Open Swim Pool

Swim for life is a unique swimming program for second graders. This program takes place during your child's school day. Children take a fun field trip to a Parks Pool with their teachers and class to learn basic swimming and safety skills and develop a lifetime physical fitness activity. This program is not open for public registration.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

11:00 a - 12:00 p
Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class B
Open Swim Pool

Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class B

Open Swim Pool

Children and youth ages 6-17 have an opportunity to learn basic water safety and swimming skills during the school vacation break. Children practice important aquatic skills, which include safely entering and exiting the water, floating on front and back, coordinating arm and leg movements and breathing properly in the water. Classes will be held weekdays.

Ages: Child, Teen

12:00 p - 1:00 p
FMAC: Swim for Life Class C Monday -
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Swim for Life Class C Monday -

Open Swim Pool

Swim for life is a unique swimming program for second graders. This program takes place during your child's school day. Children take a fun field trip to a Parks Pool with their teachers and class to learn basic swimming and safety skills and develop a lifetime physical fitness activity. This program is not open for public registration.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

12:00 p - 1:00 p
Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class C
Open Swim Pool

Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class C

Open Swim Pool

Children and youth ages 6-17 have an opportunity to learn basic water safety and swimming skills during the school vacation break. Children practice important aquatic skills, which include safely entering and exiting the water, floating on front and back, coordinating arm and leg movements and breathing properly in the water. Classes will be held weekdays.

Ages: Child, Teen

2:00 p - 9:30 p
Open Swim
Open Swim Pool

Open Swim

Open Swim Pool

Open swim has a depth of three feet seven inches. The shallow pool is open to members of all swim levels.

Ages: Everyone

5:30 p - 7:30 p
Youth Hydro-Fit
Dive Pool

Youth Hydro-Fit

Dive Pool

Youth Hydro-Fit is a form of competitive swim training and conditioning, including general dry-land training exercises (push-ups, sit-ups, planks, etc). Similar to swim team level training, however, this program will not be single team based but open to any individual swimmer willing and able to join in on the advanced exercise. Requirements will be similar to the swim team, in which each participant must be able to swim 25 meters of each competitive racing stroke in good form, without stopping. All interested participants will be water tested before being allowed into the program. Participants must be ages 8-17.

Instructor: Jeabenjamin Gonzales

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Child, Teen

6:00 p - 7:00 p
FMAC: Adult Water Exercise
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Adult Water Exercise

Open Swim Pool

An instructor led class in the water with heart pumping music to energize participants, increase total body strength, burn calories and sculpt muscles. Also, water aerobics will improve cardio-vascular fitness and increase range of motion and flexibility. Recreation Membership required. Walk-in registration. Please register at the Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center starting March 31, 2025.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

7:30 p - 9:30 p
Adult Hydro-Fit
Dive Pool

Adult Hydro-Fit

Dive Pool

Adult Hydro-Fit is a form of competitive swim training and conditioning, including general dry-land training exercises (push-ups, sit-ups, planks, etc). While the training will be similar to swim team level training this program is not single team based but open to any individual swimmer willing and able to join in on the advanced exercise.

Instructor: Jeabenjamin Gonzales

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 9:30 p
Lap Swim
Lap Pool

Lap Swim

Lap Pool

Lap lanes are for multiple swimmers. Patrons should expect to share the lane with 2 or more swimmers. Swimming style must accommodate multiple swimmers in lane.
Lap Swim is 25 meters across and seven feet deep.
Ages: 16 and over

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Teen, Adult, Senior

6:00 a - 10:00 a
Open Swim
Open Swim Pool

Open Swim

Open Swim Pool

Open swim has a depth of three feet seven inches. The shallow pool is open to members of all swim levels.

Ages: Everyone

9:00 a - 10:00 a
Turtle Tots Swimming Program
Open Swim Pool

Turtle Tots Swimming Program

Open Swim Pool

Our Turtle Tots Program is an energetic learning experience with a twist. This is a structured, learning based tots' program where parents work alongside their children to help them learn the basics of swimming and safety. This program is open to participants ages 2-5.


Parents and children must have a recreation center membership.

Instructor: Darcy Crimi

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

10:00 a - 11:00 a
FMAC: Swim for Life Class A Tuesday -
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Swim for Life Class A Tuesday -

Open Swim Pool

Swim for life is a unique swimming program for second graders. This program takes place during your child's school day. Children take a fun field trip to a Parks Pool with their teachers and class to learn basic swimming and safety skills and develop a lifetime physical fitness activity. This program is not open for public registration.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

10:00 a - 11:00 a
Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class A
Open Swim Pool

Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class A

Open Swim Pool

Children and youth ages 6-17 have an opportunity to learn basic water safety and swimming skills during the school vacation break. Children practice important aquatic skills, which include safely entering and exiting the water, floating on front and back, coordinating arm and leg movements and breathing properly in the water. Classes will be held weekdays.

Ages: Child, Teen

11:00 a - 12:00 p
FMAC: Parent and Tiny Tot Learn to Swim
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Parent and Tiny Tot Learn to Swim

Open Swim Pool

The Learn to Swim program puts the fun in fundamentals and teaches basic swimming and safety skills. Tiny Tots ages 6 months to 2 years old gain basic swimming skills. An adult is required to get in the water with the tot and learn how to stay safe in and around the water. Walk-in registration; Please register at the recreation center on April 1, 2025. Recreation Center Membership Required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Preschool

11:00 a - 12:00 p
FMAC: Swim for Life Class B Tuesday -
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Swim for Life Class B Tuesday -

Open Swim Pool

Swim for life is a unique swimming program for second graders. This program takes place during your child's school day. Children take a fun field trip to a Parks Pool with their teachers and class to learn basic swimming and safety skills and develop a lifetime physical fitness activity. This program is not open for public registration.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

11:00 a - 12:00 p
Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class B
Open Swim Pool

Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class B

Open Swim Pool

Children and youth ages 6-17 have an opportunity to learn basic water safety and swimming skills during the school vacation break. Children practice important aquatic skills, which include safely entering and exiting the water, floating on front and back, coordinating arm and leg movements and breathing properly in the water. Classes will be held weekdays.

Ages: Child, Teen

12:00 p - 1:00 p
FMAC: Swim for Life Class C Tuesday -
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Swim for Life Class C Tuesday -

Open Swim Pool

Swim for life is a unique swimming program for second graders. This program takes place during your child's school day. Children take a fun field trip to a Parks Pool with their teachers and class to learn basic swimming and safety skills and develop a lifetime physical fitness activity. This program is not open for public registration.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

12:00 p - 1:00 p
Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class C
Open Swim Pool

Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class C

Open Swim Pool

Children and youth ages 6-17 have an opportunity to learn basic water safety and swimming skills during the school vacation break. Children practice important aquatic skills, which include safely entering and exiting the water, floating on front and back, coordinating arm and leg movements and breathing properly in the water. Classes will be held weekdays.

Ages: Child, Teen

1:00 p - 2:00 p
FMAC: Adult Water Exercise
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Adult Water Exercise

Open Swim Pool

An instructor led class in the water with heart pumping music to energize participants, increase total body strength, burn calories and sculpt muscles. Also, water aerobics will improve cardio-vascular fitness and increase range of motion and flexibility. Recreation Membership Required. Walk-in registration. Please register at the Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center starting March 31, 2025.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:00 p - 9:30 p
Open Swim
Open Swim Pool

Open Swim

Open Swim Pool

Open swim has a depth of three feet seven inches. The shallow pool is open to members of all swim levels.

Ages: Everyone

4:00 p - 7:30 p
FMAC: Aquacades Swim Team
Dive Pool

FMAC: Aquacades Swim Team

Dive Pool

Make a splash and try out for a Parks swim team! Learn competitive swimming strokes, goal setting, sportsmanship, teamwork principals, and improve your fitness. Have fun and be part of a team and compete against other Parks Swim Teams citywide.

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Child, Teen,

6:00 p - 7:30 p
FMAC: Learn to Dive
Dive Pool

FMAC: Learn to Dive

Dive Pool

Learn to Dive lessons is tailored to absolute beginners, youth ages 6-17 who would like to learn the basics of competitive springboard diving in an inclusive, fun environment. Participants will learn approaches, forward and back jumps in straight, pike and tuck body positions, and forward and back dives. The mission of the NYC Parks diving program is to make the Olympic sport of diving accessible to New Yorkers and to provide another means for our youth to develop discipline, goal settings, physical fitness standards, and sportsmanship principles. Swimmers must pass a water competency test. Online registration.

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Child, Teen

8:00 p - 9:30 p
Swim Stroke Fundamentals (Adult)
Open Swim Pool

Swim Stroke Fundamentals (Adult)

Open Swim Pool

Dive into the essentials of swimming with our Swim Stroke Fundamentals class. Designed for intermediate level youth swimmers, this program aims to build upon your foundational skills and enhance your swimming proficiency.

Instructor: Jeabenjamin Gonzales

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 9:30 p
Lap Swim
Lap Pool

Lap Swim

Lap Pool

Lap lanes are for multiple swimmers. Patrons should expect to share the lane with 2 or more swimmers. Swimming style must accommodate multiple swimmers in lane.
Lap Swim is 25 meters across and seven feet deep.
Ages: 16 and over

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Teen, Adult, Senior

6:00 a - 10:00 a
Open Swim
Open Swim Pool

Open Swim

Open Swim Pool

Open swim has a depth of three feet seven inches. The shallow pool is open to members of all swim levels.

Ages: Everyone

9:00 a - 10:00 a
Turtle Tots Swimming Program
Open Swim Pool

Turtle Tots Swimming Program

Open Swim Pool

Our Turtle Tots Program is an energetic learning experience with a twist. This is a structured, learning based tots' program where parents work alongside their children to help them learn the basics of swimming and safety. This program is open to participants ages 2-5.


Parents and children must have a recreation center membership.

Instructor: Darcy Crimi

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

10:00 a - 11:00 a
FMAC: Adult Water Exercise
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Adult Water Exercise

Open Swim Pool

An instructor led class in the water with heart pumping music to energize participants, increase total body strength, burn calories and sculpt muscles. Also, water aerobics will improve cardio-vascular fitness and increase range of motion and flexibility. Participants must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Walk-in registration. Please register at the Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center starting March 31, 2025.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

10:00 a - 11:00 a
FMAC: Swim for Life Class A Wednesday -
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Swim for Life Class A Wednesday -

Open Swim Pool

Swim for life is a unique swimming program for second graders. This program takes place during your child's school day. Children take a fun field trip to a Parks Pool with their teachers and class to learn basic swimming and safety skills and develop a lifetime physical fitness activity. This program is not open for public registration.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

10:00 a - 11:00 a
Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class A
Open Swim Pool

Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class A

Open Swim Pool

Children and youth ages 6-17 have an opportunity to learn basic water safety and swimming skills during the school vacation break. Children practice important aquatic skills, which include safely entering and exiting the water, floating on front and back, coordinating arm and leg movements and breathing properly in the water. Classes will be held weekdays.

Ages: Child, Teen

11:00 a - 12:00 p
FMAC: Swim for Life Class B Wednesday -
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Swim for Life Class B Wednesday -

Open Swim Pool

Swim for life is a unique swimming program for second graders. This program takes place during your child's school day. Children take a fun field trip to a Parks Pool with their teachers and class to learn basic swimming and safety skills and develop a lifetime physical fitness activity. This program is not open for public registration.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

11:00 a - 12:00 p
Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class B
Open Swim Pool

Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class B

Open Swim Pool

Children and youth ages 6-17 have an opportunity to learn basic water safety and swimming skills during the school vacation break. Children practice important aquatic skills, which include safely entering and exiting the water, floating on front and back, coordinating arm and leg movements and breathing properly in the water. Classes will be held weekdays.

Ages: Child, Teen

12:00 p - 1:00 p
FMAC: Swim for Life Class C Wednesday -
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Swim for Life Class C Wednesday -

Open Swim Pool

Swim for life is a unique swimming program for second graders. This program takes place during your child's school day. Children take a fun field trip to a Parks Pool with their teachers and class to learn basic swimming and safety skills and develop a lifetime physical fitness activity. This program is not open for public registration.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

12:00 p - 1:00 p
Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class C
Open Swim Pool

Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class C

Open Swim Pool

Children and youth ages 6-17 have an opportunity to learn basic water safety and swimming skills during the school vacation break. Children practice important aquatic skills, which include safely entering and exiting the water, floating on front and back, coordinating arm and leg movements and breathing properly in the water. Classes will be held weekdays.

Ages: Child, Teen

2:00 p - 9:30 p
Open Swim
Open Swim Pool

Open Swim

Open Swim Pool

Open swim has a depth of three feet seven inches. The shallow pool is open to members of all swim levels.

Ages: Everyone

4:00 p - 7:30 p
FMAC: Aquacades Swim Team
Dive Pool

FMAC: Aquacades Swim Team

Dive Pool

Make a splash and try out for a Parks swim team! Learn competitive swimming strokes, goal setting, sportsmanship, teamwork principals, and improve your fitness. Have fun and be part of a team and compete against other Parks Swim Teams citywide.

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Child, Teen,

6:00 p - 7:30 p
Roy Wilkins: Piranhas Swim Team at FMAC
Dive Pool

Roy Wilkins: Piranhas Swim Team at FMAC

Dive Pool

Learn competitive swimming strokes, goal setting, sportsmanship, teamwork principals, and improve your fitness. Have fun and be part of a team and compete against other Parks Swim Teams citywide. Registration for swimmers on the team during 2023-2024 indoor swim season.

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Child, Teen

7:30 p - 9:30 p
Adult Hydro-Fit
Dive Pool

Adult Hydro-Fit

Dive Pool

Adult Hydro-Fit is a form of competitive swim training and conditioning, including general dry-land training exercises (push-ups, sit-ups, planks, etc). While the training will be similar to swim team level training this program is not single team based but open to any individual swimmer willing and able to join in on the advanced exercise.

Instructor: Jeabenjamin Gonzales

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 9:30 p
Lap Swim
Lap Pool

Lap Swim

Lap Pool

Lap lanes are for multiple swimmers. Patrons should expect to share the lane with 2 or more swimmers. Swimming style must accommodate multiple swimmers in lane.
Lap Swim is 25 meters across and seven feet deep.
Ages: 16 and over

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Teen, Adult, Senior

6:00 a - 10:00 a
Open Swim
Open Swim Pool

Open Swim

Open Swim Pool

Open swim has a depth of three feet seven inches. The shallow pool is open to members of all swim levels.

Ages: Everyone

10:00 a - 11:00 a
FMAC: Swim for Life Class A Thursday -
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Swim for Life Class A Thursday -

Open Swim Pool

Swim for life is a unique swimming program for second graders. This program takes place during your child's school day. Children take a fun field trip to a Parks Pool with their teachers and class to learn basic swimming and safety skills and develop a lifetime physical fitness activity. This program is not open for public registration.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

10:00 a - 11:00 a
Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class A
Open Swim Pool

Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class A

Open Swim Pool

Children and youth ages 6-17 have an opportunity to learn basic water safety and swimming skills during the school vacation break. Children practice important aquatic skills, which include safely entering and exiting the water, floating on front and back, coordinating arm and leg movements and breathing properly in the water. Classes will be held weekdays.

Ages: Child, Teen

11:00 a - 12:00 p
FMAC: Swim for Life Class B Thursday -
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Swim for Life Class B Thursday -

Open Swim Pool

Swim for life is a unique swimming program for second graders. This program takes place during your child's school day. Children take a fun field trip to a Parks Pool with their teachers and class to learn basic swimming and safety skills and develop a lifetime physical fitness activity. This program is not open for public registration.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

11:00 a - 12:00 p
Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class B
Open Swim Pool

Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class B

Open Swim Pool

Children and youth ages 6-17 have an opportunity to learn basic water safety and swimming skills during the school vacation break. Children practice important aquatic skills, which include safely entering and exiting the water, floating on front and back, coordinating arm and leg movements and breathing properly in the water. Classes will be held weekdays.

Ages: Child, Teen

12:00 p - 1:00 p
FMAC: Swim for Life Class C Thursday -
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Swim for Life Class C Thursday -

Open Swim Pool

Swim for life is a unique swimming program for second graders. This program takes place during your child's school day. Children take a fun field trip to a Parks Pool with their teachers and class to learn basic swimming and safety skills and develop a lifetime physical fitness activity. This program is not open for public registration.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

12:00 p - 1:00 p
Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class C
Open Swim Pool

Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class C

Open Swim Pool

Children and youth ages 6-17 have an opportunity to learn basic water safety and swimming skills during the school vacation break. Children practice important aquatic skills, which include safely entering and exiting the water, floating on front and back, coordinating arm and leg movements and breathing properly in the water. Classes will be held weekdays.

Ages: Child, Teen

1:00 p - 2:00 p
FMAC: Adult Water Exercise
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Adult Water Exercise

Open Swim Pool

An instructor led class in the water with heart pumping music to energize participants, increase total body strength, burn calories and sculpt muscles. Also, water aerobics will improve cardio-vascular fitness and increase range of motion and flexibility. Recreation Membership Required. Walk-in registration. Please register at the Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center starting March 31, 2025.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:00 p - 9:30 p
Open Swim
Open Swim Pool

Open Swim

Open Swim Pool

Open swim has a depth of three feet seven inches. The shallow pool is open to members of all swim levels.

Ages: Everyone

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Turtle Tots Swimming Program (Thursday Afternoon)
Open Swim Pool

Turtle Tots Swimming Program (Thursday Afternoon)

Open Swim Pool

Our Turtle Tots Program is an energetic learning experience with a twist. This is a structured, learning based tots' program where parents work alongside their children to help them learn the basics of swimming and safety. This program is open to participants ages 2-5, but geared toward children in 3K


Parents and children must have a recreation center membership.

Instructor: Darcy Crimi

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

4:00 p - 7:30 p
FMAC: Aquacades Swim Team
Dive Pool

FMAC: Aquacades Swim Team

Dive Pool

Make a splash and try out for a Parks swim team! Learn competitive swimming strokes, goal setting, sportsmanship, teamwork principals, and improve your fitness. Have fun and be part of a team and compete against other Parks Swim Teams citywide.

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Child, Teen,

5:00 p - 6:00 p
FMAC: Children's Learn to Swim (Level 2)
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Children's Learn to Swim (Level 2)

Open Swim Pool

The Learn to Swim program puts the fun in fundamentals and teaches basic swimming and safety skills. Children and youth 6 to 17 years old gain basic swimming skills and learn how to stay safe in and around the water. Lottery based registration. Recreation Center Membership Required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

6:00 p - 7:30 p
FMAC: Learn to Dive
Dive Pool

FMAC: Learn to Dive

Dive Pool

Learn to Dive lessons is tailored to absolute beginners, youth ages 6-17 who would like to learn the basics of competitive springboard diving in an inclusive, fun environment. Participants will learn approaches, forward and back jumps in straight, pike and tuck body positions, and forward and back dives. The mission of the NYC Parks diving program is to make the Olympic sport of diving accessible to New Yorkers and to provide another means for our youth to develop discipline, goal settings, physical fitness standards, and sportsmanship principles. Swimmers must pass a water competency test. Online registration.

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Child, Teen

6:00 p - 7:00 p
FMAC: Children's Learn to Swim (Level 2)
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Children's Learn to Swim (Level 2)

Open Swim Pool

The Learn to Swim program puts the fun in fundamentals and teaches basic swimming and safety skills. Children and youth 6 to 17 years old gain basic swimming skills and learn how to stay safe in and around the water. Lottery based registration. Recreation Center Membership Required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

8:00 p - 9:00 p
Flip and Flops (Adults) Thursday Session
Dive Pool

Flip and Flops (Adults) Thursday Session

Dive Pool

A swimmer wins or loses a race one of three ways: the start, the finish or the turns. This program is specifically designed to refine and enhance the flip turn and underwater phase of competitive swimming. The primary goal is to improve the precision, speed and efficiency of flip turns, ensuring seamless transitions that maximize momentum off the wall.

Instructor: Darcy Crimi

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
6:00 a - 10:00 p

6:00 a - 9:30 p
Lap Swim
Lap Pool

Lap Swim

Lap Pool

Lap lanes are for multiple swimmers. Patrons should expect to share the lane with 2 or more swimmers. Swimming style must accommodate multiple swimmers in lane.
Lap Swim is 25 meters across and seven feet deep.
Ages: 16 and over

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Teen, Adult, Senior

6:00 a - 10:00 a
Open Swim
Open Swim Pool

Open Swim

Open Swim Pool

Open swim has a depth of three feet seven inches. The shallow pool is open to members of all swim levels.

Ages: Everyone

10:00 a - 11:00 a
FMAC: Adult Water Exercise
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Adult Water Exercise

Open Swim Pool

An instructor led class in the water with heart pumping music to energize participants, increase total body strength, burn calories and sculpt muscles. Also, water aerobics will improve cardio-vascular fitness and increase range of motion and flexibility. Participants must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Walk-in registration. Please register at the Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center starting March 31, 2025.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

10:00 a - 11:00 a
FMAC: Swim for Life Class A Friday -
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Swim for Life Class A Friday -

Open Swim Pool

Swim for life is a unique swimming program for second graders. This program takes place during your child's school day. Children take a fun field trip to a Parks Pool with their teachers and class to learn basic swimming and safety skills and develop a lifetime physical fitness activity. This program is not open for public registration.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

10:00 a - 11:00 a
Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class A
Open Swim Pool

Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class A

Open Swim Pool

Children and youth ages 6-17 have an opportunity to learn basic water safety and swimming skills during the school vacation break. Children practice important aquatic skills, which include safely entering and exiting the water, floating on front and back, coordinating arm and leg movements and breathing properly in the water. Classes will be held weekdays.

Ages: Child, Teen

11:00 a - 12:00 p
FMAC: Swim for Life Class B Friday -
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Swim for Life Class B Friday -

Open Swim Pool

Swim for life is a unique swimming program for second graders. This program takes place during your child's school day. Children take a fun field trip to a Parks Pool with their teachers and class to learn basic swimming and safety skills and develop a lifetime physical fitness activity. This program is not open for public registration.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

11:00 a - 12:00 p
Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class B
Open Swim Pool

Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class B

Open Swim Pool

Children and youth ages 6-17 have an opportunity to learn basic water safety and swimming skills during the school vacation break. Children practice important aquatic skills, which include safely entering and exiting the water, floating on front and back, coordinating arm and leg movements and breathing properly in the water. Classes will be held weekdays.

Ages: Child, Teen

12:00 p - 1:00 p
FMAC: Swim for Life Class C Friday -
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Swim for Life Class C Friday -

Open Swim Pool

Swim for life is a unique swimming program for second graders. This program takes place during your child's school day. Children take a fun field trip to a Parks Pool with their teachers and class to learn basic swimming and safety skills and develop a lifetime physical fitness activity. This program is not open for public registration.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

12:00 p - 1:00 p
Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class C
Open Swim Pool

Holiday Learn to Swim Flushing Meadows Class C

Open Swim Pool

Children and youth ages 6-17 have an opportunity to learn basic water safety and swimming skills during the school vacation break. Children practice important aquatic skills, which include safely entering and exiting the water, floating on front and back, coordinating arm and leg movements and breathing properly in the water. Classes will be held weekdays.

Ages: Child, Teen

2:00 p - 9:30 p
Open Swim
Open Swim Pool

Open Swim

Open Swim Pool

Open swim has a depth of three feet seven inches. The shallow pool is open to members of all swim levels.

Ages: Everyone

4:00 p - 7:30 p
FMAC: Aquacades Swim Team
Dive Pool

FMAC: Aquacades Swim Team

Dive Pool

Make a splash and try out for a Parks swim team! Learn competitive swimming strokes, goal setting, sportsmanship, teamwork principals, and improve your fitness. Have fun and be part of a team and compete against other Parks Swim Teams citywide.

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Child, Teen,

4:00 p - 5:00 p
FMAC: Adaptive Aquatics
Open Swim Pool
Accessible Facilities

FMAC: Adaptive Aquatics

Open Swim Pool

Enjoy our Adaptive Aquatics Swim Program for children and adults physically and or intellectually challenged. The program offers individual and group instruction at Parks Pools. Enjoy gentle water walking and aerobic exercises. Join the fun learning swimming and safety skills led by an Aquatic Specialist.

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

Accessible Facilities
This program has been specifically adapted for people with disabilities.

5:30 p - 6:30 p
Teen Water Aerobics
Open Swim Pool

Teen Water Aerobics

Open Swim Pool

Water aerobics is an exercise program is designed to be engaging, build endurance, and improve overall fitness. Each session includes a warmup, main workout and cool down, with modifications to challenge your endurance and strength over the weeks.

Instructor: Jeabenjamin Gonzales

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

6:00 p - 7:30 p
Roy Wilkins: Piranhas Swim Team at FMAC
Dive Pool

Roy Wilkins: Piranhas Swim Team at FMAC

Dive Pool

Learn competitive swimming strokes, goal setting, sportsmanship, teamwork principals, and improve your fitness. Have fun and be part of a team and compete against other Parks Swim Teams citywide. Registration for swimmers on the team during 2023-2024 indoor swim season.

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Child, Teen

7:00 p - 8:00 p
Water Aerobics
Open Swim Pool

Water Aerobics

Open Swim Pool

Water aerobics is an exercise program is designed to be engaging, build endurance, and improve overall fitness. Each session includes a warmup, main workout and cool down, with modifications to challenge your endurance and strength over the weeks.

Instructor: Jeabenjamin Gonzales

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

8:00 p - 9:00 p
Flip and Flops (Adults) Friday Session
Dive Pool

Flip and Flops (Adults) Friday Session

Dive Pool

A swimmer wins or loses a race one of three ways: the start, the finish or the turns. This program is specifically designed to refine and enhance the flip turn and underwater phase of competitive swimming. The primary goal is to improve the precision, speed and efficiency of flip turns, ensuring seamless transitions that maximize momentum off the wall.

Instructor: Darcy Crimi

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
9:00 a - 10:00 p

9:00 a - 9:30 p
Lap Swim
Lap Pool

Lap Swim

Lap Pool

Lap lanes are for multiple swimmers and patrons should expect to share the lane
with 2 or more swimmers. Swimming style must accommodate multiple
swimmers in lane. Lap lanes are 25 meters across and have a
depth of 7 feet.
Ages: 16 and over

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Teen, Adult, Senior

9:00 a - 9:30 p
Open Swim
Open Swim Pool

Open Swim

Open Swim Pool

Open swim has a depth of three feet seven inches. The shallow pool is open to members of all swim levels.

Ages: Everyone

9:30 a - 1:00 p
FMAC: Aquacades Swim Team
Dive Pool

FMAC: Aquacades Swim Team

Dive Pool

Make a splash and try out for a Parks swim team! Learn competitive swimming strokes, goal setting, sportsmanship, teamwork principals, and improve your fitness. Have fun and be part of a team and compete against other Parks Swim Teams citywide.

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Child, Teen,

9:30 a - 11:00 a
FMAC: Learn to Dive
Dive Pool

FMAC: Learn to Dive

Dive Pool

Learn to Dive lessons is tailored to absolute beginners, youth ages 6-17 who would like to learn the basics of competitive springboard diving in an inclusive, fun environment. Participants will learn approaches, forward and back jumps in straight, pike and tuck body positions, and forward and back dives. The mission of the NYC Parks diving program is to make the Olympic sport of diving accessible to New Yorkers and to provide another means for our youth to develop discipline, goal settings, physical fitness standards, and sportsmanship principles. Swimmers must pass a water competency test. Online registration.

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Child, Teen

10:00 a - 11:30 a
3D Art Creators
Lobby First Floor

3D Art Creators

Lobby First Floor

3D Art creators will seek, through different techniques such as painting, modeling in clay, paper-mache, and others, to achieve the realization of art projects in 3D. In this journey we will be creating three-dimensional landscapes, human figures, and even art in motion.

Instructor: Daylin Cardenas

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

12:00 p - 12:30 p
FMAC: Parent and Tiny Tot Learn to Swim
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Parent and Tiny Tot Learn to Swim

Open Swim Pool

The Learn to Swim program puts the fun in fundamentals and teaches basic swimming and safety skills. Tiny Tots ages 6 months to 3 years old gain basic swimming skills. An adult is required to get in the water with the tot and learn how to stay safe in and around the water. Walk-in registration; please register at the recreation center on January 25, 2025. Recreation Center Membership Required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Preschool

12:45 p - 1:15 p
FMAC: Parent and Tot Learn to Swim
Open Swim Pool

FMAC: Parent and Tot Learn to Swim

Open Swim Pool

The Learn to Swim program puts the fun in fundamentals and teaches basic swimming and safety skills. Tots ages 4 to 5 years old gain basic swimming skills. An adult is required to get in the water with the tot and learn how to stay safe in and around the water. Walk-in registration; please register at the recreation center on January 25, 2025. Recreation Center Membership Required.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Preschool

1:00 p - 2:30 p
Roy Wilkins: Piranhas Swim Team at FMAC
Dive Pool

Roy Wilkins: Piranhas Swim Team at FMAC

Dive Pool

Learn competitive swimming strokes, goal setting, sportsmanship, teamwork principals, and improve your fitness. Have fun and be part of a team and compete against other Parks Swim Teams citywide. Registration for swimmers on the team during 2023-2024 indoor swim season.

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Child, Teen

2:00 p - 3:00 p
Flips and Flops Technique Training (Youth)
Dive Pool

Flips and Flops Technique Training (Youth)

Dive Pool

A swimmer wins or loses a race one of three ways: the start, the finish or the turns. This program is specifically designed to refine and enhance the flip turn and underwater phase of competitive
swimming. The primary goal is to improve the precision, speed and efficiency of flip turns, ensuring seamless transitions that maximize momentum off the wall.

Instructor: Darcy Crimi

Intensity: Intermediate / Moderate

Ages: Child, Teen

4:00 p - 5:30 p
Youth Hydro-Fit
Dive Pool

Youth Hydro-Fit

Dive Pool

Youth Hydro-Fit is a form of competitive swim training and conditioning, including general dry-land training exercises (push-ups, sit-ups, planks, etc). Similar to swim team level training, however, this program will not be single team based but open to any individual swimmer willing and able to join in on the advanced exercise. Requirements will be similar to the swim team, in which each participant must be able to swim 25 meters of each competitive racing stroke in good form, without stopping. All interested participants will be water tested before being allowed into the program. Participants must be ages 8-17.

Instructor: Darcy Crimi

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Child, Teen

6:00 p - 7:30 p
Adult Hydro-Fit
Dive Pool

Adult Hydro-Fit

Dive Pool

Adult Hydro-Fit is a form of competitive swim training and conditioning,
including general dry-land training exercises (push-ups, sit-ups, planks, etc).
While the training will be similar to swim team level training this program is
not single team based but open to any individual swimmer willing and able
to join in on the advanced exercise.

Instructor: Darcy Crimi

Intensity: Advanced / High

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
Closed

Easter Sunday

Recreation Centers will be closed.

There are no programs at this pool today.