Metropolitan Pool & Fitness Center
261 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
11211
Located in Public Bath & Indoor Pool
Center Manager: Eva JohnsonDeputy Center Manager: Steve Groce & Donna Remmen
Phone: (718) 599-5707
Fax: (718) 599-5745
Cross Streets: Bedford and Metropolitan avenues
Directions:
By Bus:
The center is easily accessible by the 61 bus, which stops one block before and one block after the center on Bedford Avenue.
By Subway: Take the L train to the Bedford Avenue station (Bedford Avenue and North 7th Street). From there, you can walk south to the center. The G train stops on Metropolitan Avenue at Union Street. The center is about seven blocks west of the G line.
Hours of Operation
Building Hours We now have voicemail! Every day, the pool schedule and any special announcements can be accessed by calling the center at (718) 599-5707 and then pressing the number 5.
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| Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM | |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM | |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | |
Facilities
Locker Room - 2 |
Cardio Room - 1 |
Pool (Indoor) - 1 |
Arts & Crafts Room - 1 |
Fitness Room - 1 |
Afterschool Room - 1 |
Computer Resource Center - 1 |
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Facility Hours
Swimming PoolDownload the October 2008-June 2009 Pool Schedule (PDF, 96 KB) The pool is 3 feet at its shallow end and 10 feet at its deepest end. Pool dimensions: 75 feet by 30 feet (25 yards) 18 laps= one quarter mile Note: Children under the age of 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult! |
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Adult Co-Ed Lap Swim |
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| Monday | 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM, 1:30 PM - 3:15 PM, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM (Adult) | |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM - 3:15 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (Adult) | |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM, 1:30 PM - 3:15 PM, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM (Adult) | |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM - 3:15 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (Adult) | |
| Friday | 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (Adult) | |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Adult) | |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Adult) | |
Family Swim Family Swim is a time for parents and children to swim together and enjoy being in the water.
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| Tuesday | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Everyone) | |
| Thursday - Friday | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Everyone) | |
| Saturday | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Everyone) | |
| Sunday | 1:30 PM - 3:15 PM (Everyone) | |
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Ladies only family swim time is from 3:15-5:15 p.m. on Sunday.
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Weight Room There will be no entry during the last 15 minutes of each session!
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| Monday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Friday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Teen) | |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Teen) | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Teen) | |
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You must have a towel when using the cardio or fitness room.
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Women's Only Swim |
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| Monday | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Adult) (Women) | |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Adult) (Women) | |
| Friday | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Adult) (Women) | |
Programs, Classes and Activities
Computer Classes (CRC) |
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Youngsters Swim Team
Contact center or the Aquatics Division at (718) 699-4219.
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| Age: Child | ||
Afterschool Swimming Lessons
October 20, 2008 – December 17, 2008
Parks & Recreation’s Fall 2008 After School Learn to Swim program is free and offers classes for children ages 6-14 at nine pools across the city. |
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| Age: Child, Teen | ||
| Monday | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
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Call (718) 760-6969 for more information.
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Capoeira (Brazilian Martial Arts)
Starts the second week in November. Free for members. Space is limited, so sign up now to avoid being shut out.
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Monday | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
| Wednesday - Thursday | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
Salsa Aerobics
Free for members.
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | |
| Friday | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | |
Saturday Swim Lessons
October 25, 2008 – December 20, 2008
Parks & Recreation’s Fall 2008 Learn to Swim Program is free and offers classes for toddlers ages 3-5, children aged 6-14, and adults of all ages. Registration will be held on Saturday, October 11 and Saturday, October 18 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Children will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis. |
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| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | |
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Call (718) 760-6969 for more information.
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Senior/Adult Aerobics |
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| Age: Adult, Senior | ||
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
Tai Chi |
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Monday | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | |
| Tuesday | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM - 11:30 PM | |
Women's Self-Defense |
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Gender: Women | ||
| Tuesday | 8:15 PM - 9:00 PM | |