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Brownsville Recreation Center

1555 Linden Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11212
Located in Brownsville Rec Center & Plgd

By Subway: Take the L train to New Lots Avenue. Walk 3 blocks to the left on New Lots Avenue, then turn left and proceed 3 blocks on Christopher Street.

From Queens: Take the Belt Parkway west, exit at North Conduit. Stay in left lane and bear left for Linden Boulevard after about 1/4 mile. Proceed on Linden Boulevard for approximately 2 miles. After Pennsylvania Avenue, get to the service lane all the way right. Go to “The rest of the way" below for further instructions.

From the Triboro Bridge: Take the Grand Central Parkway East to the Jackie Robinson Parkway. Continue to end of Parkway, turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue. Proceed on Pennsylvania to Linden Boulevard (look for the Exxon and Mobile Stations on either corner). Turn right into service lane on Linden Boulevard. Proceed one mile on Linden Boulevard. Go to “The rest of the way...” below.

The Rest of the Way: You will go under 2 trestles overhead and then you will see the BRC on the right. It is a brown brick building with a small parking area on Linden Boulevard. You will also notice ball fields on Linden Boulevard.

From Eastern Parkway: Take Eastern Parkway to Buffalo Avenue. Turn Right onto Buffalo—its name will change to Rockaway Parkway after approximately 3 blocks. Stay on Rockaway and proceed to Linden Boulevard (this is a big intersection with Brookdale Memorial Hospital on the left). Turn left onto Linden. On Linden Boulevard, the BRC will be on your left after the 2nd traffic light. You will notice a green parks flag and a small sign. The best approach is to pass the center, make your first available U-turn, and proceed in the service lane to park.