St. John's
1251 Prospect Place
Brooklyn, NY
11213
Located in St Johns Recreation Center
Center Manager: Vernetta DiggsDeputy Center Manager: Lawrence James
Phone: (718) 771-2787
Fax: (718) 771-2693
Cross Streets: Between Troy and Schenectady avenues
Directions:
By Subway:
Take the A train to Utica Avenue and walk 6 blocks South to Prospect Place. Turn right and walk 1 ½ blocks to the center. Or take the 3 or 4 to Utica Avenue. Walk six blocks North, turn left to Prospect Place and walk 1½ blocks to the center.
By Bus:
Take the 65 or 15 to Schenectady Avenue and walk two blocks South. Or take the 45 to Schenectady Avenue and walk three blocks North.
Driving Directions:
Take FDR Drive South to the Brooklyn Bridge. After crossing bridge, stay straight until Atlantic Avenue. Turn left on Atlantic, turn right on Schenectady, turn right on Prospect Place, the center will be on your right.
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.
Hours of Operation
Building Hours |
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| Monday - Friday | 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM | |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
Facilities
Teen Room - 1 |
Basketball Court (Indoor) - 6 |
Playground - 1 |
Gymnasium - 1 |
Locker Room - 2 |
Fitness Room - 2 |
Kitchen - 1 |
Computer Resource Center - 1 |
Pool (Indoor) - 1 |
Athletic Field - 3 |
Facility Hours
Game Room |
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| Monday - Friday | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (Adult) | |
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Child) | |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Everyone) | |
Gymnasium Basketball clinics for kids 13 years and under every Saturday.
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| Monday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Adult) | |
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Child) | |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Child) | |
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Teen) | |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Teen) | |
Swim for Safety (Board of ED) |
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| Monday - Thursday | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Child) | |
Swim Team |
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| Saturday | 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM (Teen) | |
Swimming |
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| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (Adult) | |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Adult) | |
| Monday - Thursday | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (Teen) | |
| Monday - Thursday | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Child) | |
Swimming (Family Swim) All adults must be accompanied by a child, and all kids must be accompanied by an adult.
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| Friday | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (Everyone) | |
| Saturday | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Everyone) | |
Swimming (Learn to Swim- level 2) |
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| Saturday | 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM (Child) | |
Swimming (Learn to Swim- Tots) |
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| Saturday | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM (Child) | |
Swimming (Learn to Swim-Level 1) |
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| Saturday | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM (Child) | |
Swimming (Men Only) |
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| Thursday | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (Adult) (Men) | |
Swimming (Seniors Only) |
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| Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM (Senior) | |
Swimming (Women Only) |
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| Tuesday | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (Adult) (Women) | |
Weight Room & Cardio |
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| Monday - Friday | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM (Senior) | |
| Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:45 PM (Adult) | |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Adult) | |
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Teen) | |
Programs, Classes and Activities
Computer Classes (CRC) |
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Swim Team |
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| Age: Child | ||
Afterschool Swimming LessonsParks & 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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Computer Lab
Learn to use the personal computer and various software programs.
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 6:00 PM - 9:45 PM | |
Computer Lab
Learn to use the personal computer and various software programs.
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| Age: Child | ||
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | |
Girls' Night
The entire facility is open to girls only.
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| Age: Child | ||
| Gender: Women | ||
| Tuesday | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | |
Ladies' Night
The entire facility is open to ladies only.
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Gender: Women | ||
| Tuesday | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | |
Mac Lab
Teen-only program. Helps teens improve their self-esteem, enhancement of their creativity, and improvement of their study skills.
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| Age: Teen | ||
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
Math Tutoring
For all ages. If you know someone who needs help with math, this program is for them. All levels of math are covered.
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| Saturday | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | |
Quilting |
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| Age: Adult | ||
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM | |
Senior Walk
A three-mile power walk.
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| Age: Senior | ||
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | |
Swimming 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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Tai Chi & Chi Kung |
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| Age: Senior | ||
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | |
Turn 2 After-School Program
Offering homework assistance and a variety of activities such as Computer Training, Dance, Drama, Literacy, and Visual Arts.
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| Age: Child | ||
| Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | |
Water Aerobics |
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| Age: Senior | ||
| Monday | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | |