Jackie Robinson Recreation Center — Attraction in New York

This park being designated as an historical park is clearly underserved. The indoor facilities and programs have been updated to accommodate the influx of yuppies and the existing residents. But the renovations of the bathrooms are null and void. What is the historical society and planning commission doing about this matter. Is this a gloss over or what. I for a fact know the pipe is broken under the park facility bathroom at 149th street and bradhurst ave. So not only are you people dragging your feet,but infact polluting the underground areas. Not only is all that waste going directly into the soil,but could and will spead and kill growth in the whole park area. 4 plus years and nothing but a constant poisoning of the park. If this was downtown it would have been done already. Guess what? Downtown is uptown,so what happens when that pollution comes up and kills someone's child playing in the...

I visited the pool for the first time this week. It wasn't too crowded when I went (around after 1pm). It's a spacious pool with several lifeguards. If you'd like to go, remember to bring the following : A lock Your shower or water shoes Towel Your own water bottle. Bags are not allowed in the pool area. Staff can be cranky when it's time to clear out. Showers are available but leave enough time to use them at the end of your visit if you choose to use them. The staff will rush you to leave as they want to go on their break around 2:50pm when the first session ends. They are explicit about this no matter if you are with a brood of kids, a few adult friends or solo. Pool opens daily, as per the security...

Very nice park with a beautiful public Olympic six swimming pool and its great for exercising walking from up and down the hill via steps. My favorite part of the park is the section that runs on Edgecombe Ave from 145 Street to 153 Street with benches , beautiful flowers with trees lined on one side and the opposite side are residential apts buildings . It’s best for relaxing , hanging out with residents neighbors and sometimes a little BBQ picnic. Mr Softies ice cream trunk occasionally passed by with sweets treats...