John F. Kennedy Aquatic Center, Boylan Street Center, and St. Peter’s Recreation Center will offer Learn to Swim Classes;
Outdoor pools will be open until Saturday, September 1
Newark, NJ – June 25, 2012 – Mayor Cory A. Booker and Director of Neighborhood and Recreational Services Tharien Karim Arnold reminded residents today that the City of Newark’s four outdoor swimming pools will open for the summer season tomorrow, Tuesday, June 26. They will be open until Saturday, September 1.
“We want our residents of all ages to enjoy a safe summer, and our recreation centers are the perfect places to do just that,” said Mayor Booker. “Come to our pools and enjoy all the healthy and wholesome fun that our recreation programs can offer.”
The six pools will all offer recreational swimming. The John F. Kennedy Aquatic Center, Boylan Street Center, and St. Peter’s Recreation Center will offer Learn to Swim Classes. Contact the centers for dates and times of these classes. A list of recreation centers with operating hours and phone numbers is attached.
“Our swimming pools have provided generations of Newark residents with healthy, wholesome summer activity,” Director Arnold said. “I commend our staff on their work to ensure the continued excellence of our swimming programs.”
The health and well-being of Newark’s residents is a priority for the Booker Administration. At his Fourth Annual State of the City Address on February 9, 2010, the Mayor announced that he will serve as National Co-Chair of First Lady Michelle Obama’s campaign to fight childhood obesity.
The health and well-being of Newark’s residents is a priority for the Booker Administration. At his Fourth Annual State of the City Address on February 9, 2010, the Mayor announced that he will serve as National Co-Chair of First Lady Michelle Obama’s campaign to fight childhood obesity. The “Let’s Move! Newark” campaign promotes healthy lifestyles, nutritious eating, and efforts to help obese people regain control of their health. The City has implemented programs such programs as “Super Healthy Summer,” the annual Newark Bicycle Tour, and public festivals like the Festival de la Familia Latina, which focused on good health practices and nutritious eating. The City has also provided economic grants and loans to stores that sell fresh food, through the Brick City Development Corporation’s Fresh Foods Program and Small Grocer Initiative.
Recreation has been a major priority for the Booker administration. Since 2006, rehabilitation work has begun at each of the City’s recreation centers. After millions of dollars of capital investment, every city Recreation facility and pool has been upgraded and is now open for expanded programs and community use. In addition, City programming at recreation centers has been expanded. Residents can now access a full catalogue of recreation and cultural programs and services.
The summer recreation programs are sponsored by the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services’ Division of Recreation and Cultural Affairs. For more information, contact the division at (973) 733-6454. For information about any City of Newark program or policy, contact the Non-Emergency Call Center at (973) 733-4311.
About the City of Newark, New Jersey
Newark, commonly referred to as Brick City, is the third oldest city in the United States and the largest in New Jersey, with a population of more than 280,000 people. Newark sits on one of the nation’s largest transportation super-structures including an international airport, major commuter and freight rail lines, major highway intersections and the busiest seaport on the east coast.
With a new Administration as of July 2006, Newark continues to see signs of a strong revival. Its population showed growth in the most recent census. Its six major colleges and universities are further expanding their presence. The rate of production of affordable housing has doubled, and new businesses are moving in. There is still much work to be done but Newark is on its way to achieving its mission: to set a national standard for urban transformation.
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Division of Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Public Service Hours- Summer 2012
(Effective Saturday, June 23– Saturday, September 1, 2012)
All City (Outdoor) Pools Open- Tuesday, June 26th
Boylan Recreation Center – 916 South Orange Avenue, (973) 733-8947
Monday – Friday: 9:30 am – 7:30 pm
Pool Hours: 11:30 am – 7:30 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am- 5:30 pm; Sunday: CLOSED
Hayes West- (Aquatic Center Only) – 179 Boyd Street, (973) 733-7530
Monday – Friday: 11:30 am – 7:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
Ironbound Recreation Center- 226 Rome Street, (973) 733-3707
226 Rome Street (973) 733-3707
Monday – Friday: 9:30 am –7:30 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am- 5:30 pm; Sunday: CLOSED
Ironbound Aquatic Center – 226 Rome Street, (973) 733-5838
Monday – Friday: 9:30 am – 7:30 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am- 5:30 pm; Sunday: CLOSED
John F. Kennedy Recreation Center -211 W. Kinney Street, (973) 733-5483
Monday – Friday: 9:30 am – 7:30 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am- 5:30 pm; Sunday: CLOSED
John F. Kennedy Aquatic Center -211 W. Kinney Street, (973) 733-6550
Monday – Friday: 9:30 am – 7:30 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm; Sunday: CLOSED
Rotunda Recreation Center -75 Clifton Avenue, (973) 733-3677
Monday – Friday: 11:30 am – 7:30 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am- 5:30 pm; Sunday: CLOSED
St. Peter’s Recreation Center -378 Lyons Avenue, (973) 733-8006
Monday – Friday: 11:30 am – 7:30 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am- 5:30 pm; Sunday: CLOSED
*From the Newark Press Office*
