Rediscovering the Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center in the beautifully renovated…read moreBedford-Union Armory has been an absolute joy: it's spotless, light-filled, and staffed by some of the friendliest people I've met in any public facility, with full-size basketball courts, a huge turf field, a well-equipped (if narrow) fitness room, and fantastic programming--I'm completely hooked on the Ifetayo Cultural Academy classes and can't wait to bring friends and family. The basic gym membership is an incredible value and the center itself easily deserves five stars as one of Brooklyn's true community treasures. The pool in Crown Heights is a bright, clean, six-lane gem inside the restored Bedford-Union Armory. Crystal-clear water, perfect temperature, friendly lifeguards, and a welcoming, community-first vibe with discounted lessons and inclusive nights. It gets busy and drop-ins aren't cheap, but it's still one of Brooklyn's best.

Excellent service delivery. Staff very responsive and willing to assist in enquiry. The facility…read morewas also impeccably clean . Facilities provided and the interaction of the community with staff shows a cordial line of communication.

Van Dyke Community Center at 392, Blake Ave is a great venue just a mile south and west of where…read morethe Jackie Robinson Freeway ends in Brooklyn. Currently this clean, open location is a hub for Covid vaccines for seniors. The staff is solid, the vast gym hall has spread out seating for safe and quick treatments. There are working water fountains and spotless restrooms. This was a safe and good experience today. There is a private parking lot adjacent to the building. Loved that there were 4 spots open when I pulled in today at 12:30 pm. The Community center has been a Voting location, hosted basketball tournaments, had naturalization ceremonies, seminars, health and exercise classes and social get togethers. A Universal center with multipurpose functionality!! I did not see anything closely resembling "Brownsville is the murder capital of New York" or "Brownsville has consistently held one of the highest poverty and crime rates of any neighborhood in New York City" today at or around this location or at the restaurant that served us a memorable meal a mile away. I just got another great taste of one of the five boroughs of the City that I love!!

Great community center for the neighborhood. Didn't know it existed until I went for a wellness…read morefair with a friend from the area. Not only the wellness center was great and had a a lot of vendors; the community center itself is a great space for resource. Felt pretty safe there considering how the area is at night. Would come back and would even participate in events if they need volunteers or more vendors.

The volunteer department is so poorly run by inept and unprofessional staff, that they should be…read moreembarrassed. It's like dealing with a bunch of teenagers who do not want to be held accountable and not want to own up to their mistakes. They do not stand by advertised requirements and will arbitrarily dismiss volunteers when they have exceeded their quota but only after volunteers (and families) have committed time and good faith to the event. There is a serious lack of transparency with capturing hours and someone really needs to conduct a thorough audit of their system. Save yourselves the grief and trouble and volunteer with another organization that is worthier and willing to treat volunteers with respect and not like disposable garbage.

We were a vender for an event there! Great place. Very clean bathrooms. Only complaint was ac was…read morenot working well and it was extremely hot and humid.