A great little neighborhood oasis for recreation, with a superb playground, basketball courts, a…read moregiant soccer field, restrooms and plenty of benches with shade. The only downside are the drug dealers and the motocross daredevils poppin' wheelies up and down Putnam Avenue. Hopefully it'll change in the near future.

Overall a good gym, not great. The membership fees increase but the quality has declined. As of…read morethe first week of March 2025, the steam room is out of service. Let's see how long it takes for them to fix it. In September 2025, it was also out of service for nearly three weeks to replace light bulbs. The sauna gets full; especially before it closes. The pool is well maintained and the weights and exercise equipment is good. However don't go on Mondays bc everyone seems to go to the gym.

I had gotten a Groupon trial for a week. I was unaware that…read morethey had a lap swimming pool. After attending a few classes within the week, I joined. The staff are all professional. Joining was easy. The locker room is spacious. Plenty of showers. The steam room and sauna have plenty of seating. The place is very clean inside and out. I have been in the pool about five times and there are always 2-3 lifeguards. The gym had plenty of gym stuff, but I LOVE the pool! So happy I joined!

Wow - fabulous new outdoor playground rennovated in 2019 with lots of unusual play equipment…read more Lincoln Terrace Park's playground features play equipment for children ages 2-5 and 5-12, a spray shower, swings, tables and chairs, benches, new lighting, fencing, improved drainage and water supply systems, plantings and landscaping. The park has lots of beautiful old trees too.

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.

I love the facility Period! But of course as with most city own business theres always the issue of…read moregood Organizational skills. U never ever can go here and the schedules are consistent. Especially for the pool. I find this to be one of the worst issues to me personally." Anyway the pool is nice and it is a nice size." It would be nice to see the City either put stairs dn into the pool or a mobile stairwell that can easily be added so that seniors and those with severe handicaps and arm injuries due to strokes or falls would not have to rely upon a lift that may malfunction at any given time or ladders that are OLD n VERY OUT-DATED." THE RUNGS ON THE LADDER R NARROW AND NOT WIDE ENOUGH TO REST YOUR FEET PROPERLY THERBY INSURING GOOD SUPPORT AS WELL AS BALANCE AND SAFETY." Every time they hv done renovations on the st johns center I always pray they hv given the pool steps some much needed attention. But sad to say Im always VERY disappointed. DB

Great rec center for the community. I joined this location so that I can utilize the pool and the…read morelocation closes to me pool is under renovation. Membership fee is very affordable and be paid annually or semi annually. Sign up is very easy. Staff is friendly. There are a full program of activities that you can find the schedule online. There are different classes and pool times for free swim. I am here mainly for the swim but I have taken yoga class here and enjoyed it. There is a workout room, cardio machines, a dance studio and a gym. There are also music classes. Many activities for children and adults. The locker room is okay; it's at the basic level of clean. No frills, just bring everything that you need. I do wish there were more lap swim hours but outside of that I do not have complaints on the facility.

One of the coolest parks in Queens (though on the boarder of Brooklyn). I've spend many hours…read morehanging out here with just myself and the birds. There are many hidden little secrets abound this gorgeous landscape, from secret views of the city to secret paths. Whenever I'm in the area I try and make it a point to spend some time here and unwind.

This park is huge and has several parts . While we always go to the lower levels for playground/…read more basketball areas we decided to visit the upper level Ridgewood Reservoir area . It's an elevated area with views of Brooklyn and Queens . You came see the ait traffic towers at JFK and even The Rockaways from some points. To get up top there are staircases all around the park. If you enter on the side facing parking lot there is an accessible ramp that takes you to the top as well. Up top you can walk or bike ( shared pathway). Walk around to check out the views or hit the middle pathway for the reservoir views. Signage is good and there are lots of historical and informational checkpoints. We went sort of mid morning and it wasn't crowded. Other evening and weekends when we visited other parts of the park there's been a significant amount of people but not crowded. The parking lot however can get jam packed on weekends. Lots of park workers around cleaning and giving directions etc , It's a well kept park. The picnic areas are nice as well. One side of the Reservoir is very noise due to the Jackie Robinson highway running along that end , heavy traffic sounds. Other than that it was a peaceful walk and bird /nature sounds were quite audible. I nice place to get your steps in and enjoy views.

Linden Park is such a wonderful place. The track area is HUGE and very well maintained. You won't…read moretrip over any cracks, buckles or bubbles in the asphalt while you run or power walk. The park's grounds keepers keep the entire park area spotless. There's a fitness section with actual gym equipment for public use and of course there's a play area for the kiddies-with all of the standards like a sliding board, swings etc. Linden Park has a tennis court, bleachers and benches where you can sit and catch your breath, stretch or people watch. An added bonus is the Soca fitness class. It's a free workout given by a wonderful gentleman named Paul. He sets up his speaker, plays old school Soca tunes and holds classes every Mon-Sat. He begins at promptly 9am and each class is an hour long. It's all free of charge but donations are accepted and appreciated. Mr. Paul is only there when the weather is nice so be sure to come out before the chilly weather sets in. Linden Park is tops in my book.

This park is an "all in one" treasure! You have various options in staying active. There's a track…read moreand field, football/ soccer field, basketball and tennis court, kids park, chess tables and benches, exercise station with built in equipments, and plenty of space to bring your own equipment or group and get it on! ( as people do often). Seeing people socializing and exercising motivated to keep returning. The people here are also friendly, so you might end up making a friend or two! The music from the various outdoor exercise groups will have you jamming as well. Forgot to bring your water?, Not a problem!, There is a gentleman who sells a variety of cold beverages. If you want a spot that will motivate you to keep in track and stay in shape, to bring your kids, or just plain ol' relax on the bleechers... This is the spot.

Nice cool playground for kids with plenty of stuff to climb on, slides, and swings. I was here with…read moremy 3 year old niece so I stayed in the kiddy part but there also handball and basketball courts as well. There were three big "things" with bridges, periscopes, and slides. My niece spent at least an hour climbing up and down them. I would suggest having your kids keep their shoes on as there was some broken glass. The parents all jumped in and cleaned it up but something to keep your eye on. They also had sprinklers there which the kids loved to run thru. Plenty of benches for the grown ups. They also had a working water fountain. I think the Ice Cream Truck makes regular rounds. I heard the jingle a lot.