Reviews of John F. Kennedy Recreation Center. (Sports Complex) in Newark (New Jersey).

John F. Kennedy Recreation Center

572 Reviews

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Sports Complex

Recreation center

211 W Kinney St, Newark, NJ 07103, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of John F. Kennedy Recreation Center

Steven Nicholson

Clean neat n fully functional for exercising cardiologist as well as weight training and you can use the Clean pool which is heated for winter n has a retractable roof for the summer

Zulma Rodriguez

We had a great time everyone was excellent we really appreciated it nthe life guards were attentive, very clean and sanitary. Thank you everyone❣

jennifer Rodriguez

Went there for the first time 8/5/17. Definitely wasn't what I expected. Facility was super clean. Pool, restroom, and changing rooms were impecable. The only thing that messed up the facility was the life guards. Don't get me wrong they were very nice people but they weren't paying much attention to the kids swimming. They were too busy joking and talking to each other and playing around with some of the kids there. I feel that as a life guard you need to be more professional and watch these kids in the pool because they are there to save a life if a child drowning. I will come again. Hopefully next time they do pay more attention.

QueenBiig Jojo

Beautiful until me and my daughter locker got broken into and our money gone. At least when we said something, staff appeared concerned. We weren't angry by the time we left.

Renèe Gray

I grew up in this pool. lol I was on their swim team. Wished they had footage and info of this historic event probably first swim team at JFK/Newark. I think I’ll go for a swim today. 😃😎 …

gaming mode

It was crowded but they had plenty of life guards so that made me feel at ease with my son in the pool.

Roshin Rowjee

I lived in Newark, New Jersey (2012-2017) before returning to Texas, and I must say the JFK Aquatic Center is truly a gem in the city. Whether a leisurely swim or relieving stress, the aquatic center offers fond memories of a retractable roof stadium, where the lifeguards converted 25 meter swim lanes to 50 meter lanes, June to September, annually. Thanks to all the staff (lifeguards Arius, Mike, and Clarence (who passed away) for your work and kindness. Respectfully, Roshin

Robin J-T (rjt)

I love it here. The warm water exercise classes are the best! 🏊🏾‍♀️🤗 …

Marquise Burgess

Very great environment for kids to develop and improve academics

Kisha Henderson

it was a very interesting event all the places with happy they got free Halloween costumes and candy that was very nice they had good to carry the kids were safe and everybody's happy happy Halloween

Iman Thompson

Love taking my kids here,very clean,but some of the staff could be a bit more polite!

Akiba Marshall

Love this place. I take my kids every summer here❤️

Scott Greenstone

Great facility, never crowded. Great pricing.

Rizer Fusion Dude

It's for me to exercise, getting my body into shape, training my fighting skills and to do my very best! And after a few years later the JFK is back with brand new features!

Jeneen Mack

I liked it and saw how everyone was so friendly. I actually met some nice people when I went. Will definitely be back

Mrs. Shaela Harris

I love this place! There's a heavy misconception that certain areas don't have good people but if you come here, you've gained a new family ❤️

Butterfly Shy

Locker rooms need redone but Love the pool

Latasha Fortner

Very large with numerous activities for kids and adults. I love that there are separate weight rooms for men and women. The pool area offers a large locker where you can safely store your belongings. There is a ramp to safely enter the pool, noodles to play with, and water weights for aqua aerobics. There is always a lifeguard on deck. Best of all, there are swim instructors who offer classes for all ages.

Forçtis

I've only been to it once before sometime in June 2017, and it was a wonderful experience. Very clean pool, maybe too much chlorine lol. And nice long laps for those that like to swim continuously. And a nice big section for those free roamers out there. It's awesome, if you like to swim give it a try. And you can't beat the fee of $5 bucks a year

Victor Gavilanes

This location head meant great programs for the youth and elderly. The gym could use an upgrade and the locker rooms too. But overall the location is clean, the Olympic size pool is also amazing. This location is all year long with a roof that opens up during the summer to give folks hanging in the pool an outdoor feel!

Nahiya Miller

Beautiful HUGE pool! Large locker rooms (usually very clean). Lockers are a little dated but functional. About 10 showers. Trainers all over for reasonable rates and facility offers FREE group classes for children and adults. Very relaxed atmosphere. Did I mention the pool had a convertible top?! It rolls back for summer and becomes an indoor pool for winter! Needless to say it is one of Newark’s best kept secrets; a true diamond in the rough.

valerie macey

The JFK Recreation Center, especially the pool is one of Newark's best kept secrets. it is truly a gem. The life guards who work there all year round are very polite, caring, helpful and very compassionate. They give you tips whenever they can on aerobics and swimming techniques. They are always on task. The facility is very clean. I noticed that the facility is not as clean right now during the summer, but I reckon that the volume of people may be the cause of this. There are loads of mature women and men, who are professionals that frequent the pool daily during the morning hours. We work out, we talk politics and we khow to make Newark better. I love this place!

Salhah Muhammad

The pool was warm and inviting. I didn't want to get out. The lockerroom was clean. The swim class instructor was excellent. His instruction assigns delivery was extremely comprehensible and insightful! I love it!

Douglas Petty

They redid this center looks great.

Bernard Smith

It's the largest indoor/outdoor Olympic pool in the state of New Jersey. It's open all year around. The roof is opened in the summer and closed at the end of summer. Its a clean safe facility with engineer on site. Also attached is a work out gym and basketball court with a pool table. You cant beat that. Especially in a city as large as Newark.

Tiara Doukoure

I love it here the staff is so friendly and professional. They are great with kids my son has special needs and they were so helpful and accommodating. It's a place we go every weekend just because it's fun. Thank you Newark for keeping this place clean and drama free.

William Smith

The facility where basketball takes place needs to have better on deck/hands on equipment. The rims outside look better than the rims inside the gym, with nets included. The basketballs were worn out and had plenty of knots in them. Also you guys having an air pump but no air pin for the pump or balls seems like an oxymoron. Unless the items are there but the employees just don't want to get them. I've been coming to this place for years and have never encountered that issue until 3/6/18.

Tasia “Mrz. Purple, Tay” WardBernard

Love it... Its the only pool I go to.

Abigail D.

I've been trying to find a pool to swim in for the longest that I wouldn't have to pay an atm an a leg membership for. Unfortunately trying to get information for the pool and is hours are pretty crappy. The pool on the other hand is very nice. The locker rooms could use a slight makeover, but I don't spend more than 10 minutes in there to change anyway. Olympic size and lifeguards are attentive. They have a kiddie pool that is 10 inches deep and the pool starts out at 4'7" and goes deeper from there. So far it has been a staple rec area for me and my son when I pick him up from daycare.

Robert Marshall

I been going here for years;; going swimming in the summer"" playing basketball an enjoying the recreation as a kid. Its a great place to keep the kids off the streets. An they also have programs for seniors. Come check them out.

Naj H.

A lot has changed. They're now charging to enter the pool area which I thought was free for Newark residents but somehow we're now being charged $5 for a membership card? The day I was there I was wondering why it was so empty when the temperature was in the high 90s...I knew then something wasn't right. We have to do better Newark!

Terry Jackson

My twins are swimming in less than 2 months. The Trainers are wonderful and very patient. My twins love them all. They can't get enough of the water.

Jose Lebron

I had a lot of fun swimming there with my fiance and two children. It had lots of Locker space and my stuff didn't get stolen, LOL. Had a lot of fun swimming with my daughter in the baby pool as well.

Connie Gatson

Swimming exercise aerobic,for me senior Grand boys swimming or gym for basket ball if big boys willing to let them try .Hops are to high.plus the bigger boys have lesson,girls also lots going on in that rec For the teens.🤗add on they did put lower basketball hop for 5 years old children,my nephew had fun. THEY Have so many programs for the youth and free.

Keon Simms

It's one of the first and immediate local pools I visited, the DORCA implementation as well as the minor updates to the (men's) locker room such as proper dressing stalls, and filling in some empty space with a brand new family bathroom, it's honestly my favorite public pool to go to in my area, especially since there's less of a chance of getting robbed thanks to DORCA's... pay wall that comes more expensive for outsiders but is infinitely affordable for Newark Residents. Oh, and please follow the rules, for everyone's sake, so the pool doesn't get randomly halted by the lifeguard staff reminding you of things you should have done in the first place.

Richard Bowman

Use to b home away from home I go way back to ice skating parkway floor for b ball and the pool was great. A place I'll never 4get. Not the same but it do what it do for those who use it.

LV Smitt

Worst Service & the director Ms. Bowers is the worst. I was told to bring my son to learn how to swim on Tue & Thus then they switched it to Saturday. The first Saturday was fine. Then I got hit with the you need to get in the pool with him.. When I ask why I was told this is a Mommy & Me Class but according to the paper that I was given the Mommy & Me was for 4 and under. My son is 6 and was in the preschool program. My son was the only one in the class. Fast forward, when I spoke to Ms. Bowers her attitude was worst then the swim instructor that's is always texting during session. If the Director attitude is awful, how do you think that staff will treat consumers. JFK don't honor the programs on the city schedule, and I quote from Ms. Bowers mouth, JFK makes their own Rules. Never again...

Regina De Loach

Uzima Village Fitness is absolutely awesome! Tia is amazing! Boot Camp Fitness is Mondays @ 6:30pm, Dance Fitness is Wednesdays @ 6:30pm and Aqua Fitness is Sundays @ 2pm. A big thank you to JFK Rec. for offering these great fitness classes, with an awesome instructor.

Tamarah Majette

I like that they painted, and got new life guards who r actually doing their jobs the dressing rooms r much better...need bigger lockers and heated pool on days that r cloudy..but over all...i like it very much

stephanie hayles-medley

My son practice basketball there with his school team.Restrooms are available. Pool is open and only cost $5 for Newark residents and $15 for non resident per year!! The pass allows you to use all the facilities all year.Even karate is there! Not much parking but available for free.

Shameika Stevens

This pool was amazing. It was clean and the people there are very professional. I will definitely be going back with my kids.not to forget it 5 dollar charge for newark residents.

Scott Mathison

HUGE pool. So much that it is damn near impossible to get crowded. Used to use this place to practice swimming for the Newark Swim Team. One of the best teams at the time. Took me to Junior Olympics to capture a gold and silver medal and set an age record at the time.

Carletta

All of the workers have been extremely friendly and professional. The facility is clean. I’m enjoying my exercise class. It’s very affordable!

Craig Williams

Veterans standown. Perfect.

Fabian Smith

I was there this weekend with my kids , the place was very clean the representative at the front desk was very professional and well spoken, I’m happy my kids love going there .

John E Harvey Jr. (TheHarv)

The City of Newark continues to do a great job maintaining this treasure of a sports facility! The Olympic sized pool is also the largest indoor and outdoor pool in NJ. Staff are doing a great job.

brenda wright

It's a wonderful place for the children and people to be to keep from getting in trouble it always been nice and comfortable and safe

Ageless Living Fitness LLC. AGELESSLYBLESSED

It has changed since I was a little girl because I was raised over that way but it seemed greatly well taken care of and it was a safe environment.

Ryan Eichler

Wonderful staff and nice amenities. The M&M'S Halloween event they do is exceptional for the community.

ABADDJ

It's a great place it needs to be open when the kids are on holiday from school so the kids have a place to go I would believe that's the reason for these places unfortunately they're closed on holidays with makes no sense

Sharonda Bennett

Family friendly and they taught my oldest daughter how to swim ( who's has a phobia) and my 2 year old swim pretty good as well

It’s Just Maya (Woo)

I love going to this swimming pool me and my friends go here almost everyday for me it a five star there’s nothing bad in here!

Kathy Shephard

Great place for the kids to let their extra energy out after school , to keep them occupied doing what they love

Sherri Pittman

I found it a nice place to go to. The staff is always polite. And if you go for the water aerobics... Watch out, Dr.Mike works your off

Girolamo Bruscianelli

It's a very nice place to enjoy the moment and forget your problems.

Tawann Mcguire

I went to camo here and all though they dont kno how to consuct there kids its fun thats why is a camp the kids may be grown but the counselors are nice i like it

Tech Motion

This place has a free gym. I believe they started charging $5 per use but it's a very nice Recreation Center at no cost to resident

jerome whitaker

It was a most intriguing Place nice clean hospital but I don't like it cuz it's not good service people get sicker at that place

Marline Aponte

I am a Newark resident and I was very happy with this place. it's a clean and safe environment... my kids loved it

Saydon Burney

not the old JFK we remember as kids,it's now very clean with all new equipment.staff is helpful and polite

Zoila Disla

Love this place. I take my son swimming there. Clean and very nice people.

Abdul-jabbar Abdullah

FREE!!!! gym,fully stocked weight room,basketball,indoor pool,POOLTABLE,ping pong,tabletop games,secure locker room,showers...year round!!! Again FREE!!!!.....CLOSED PERMANENTLY!

Michael M Joseph (MJ)

Really fun place the workers there are nice and really helpful. I'd recommend going there to work out or have fun

Patrice Patterson

Mike Garrett is the best water instructor. He gives the seniors one heck of a workout. He is one of Newarks best kept secrets!

arnetta mitchell

I love the class for seniors in the pool, the instructor is awesome.Every thing is always clean

Map daddy

Man it's been sometime. The up keep new paint. I remember swimming there in the 70's keep up the good work

Grace Campbell

Its clean and well organised. I feel safe when I'm there. There are a lot of life guards on duty..

quadirah Williams

Really nice community rec has swimming pool, basketball court, karate someday can rent for partys and activities also.

Saydah's Community Action Center, Inc.

I was there for the Xmas 2017 toy drive and I must say, it was nice and they had a lot of nice, quality toys

Queen K

I love it there they are nice and they taught me how to swim really well and float.😄 …

Asabi Davis

Best kept secret pool in the city. 50 meter heated pool, clean, safe neighborhood. Nice staff

Kenneth Tarver

This pool is open all year around. Perfect place to bring kids and still have fun

Jil Jam

Do not go if it is raining because you will be turned away. Its always busy. Kids also cut in line!!

N A Brown

Well staffed. Life guards visiable and active. Still one of my favs since childhood.

Jeanette Daye

Great the water was a little below average but still the swim was great

ultimate player

Very fun and recreative. A good place to play all kinds of sports and activities.

win smith

Great pool..

speed lyfe

Love taking my son swimming there ask for a1.. he is awesome with children

Shakeera White

Can't wait till summer ...swimming is the best exercise for me. And I use my community card.

Maureen R Edwards

This is one of the best kept secrets in Newark. Great swim classes and exercise classes.

maniah t

Very clean and serene. I will be back!

Patience Adams

Cool place to be. We intend going every other weekend....

M z

Nice high on life activities for kids of ALL ages, especially when they have a school break. 😁 …

Elaine Hamilton

Attended the senior aquatics aerobics classes. Loved it!

Jason Bryan

My son comes here as part of his recreational activities for school. Very impressive.

Adams Tejeda

Nice & clean recreation center i am proud is place is on my city

John Cando

It was my 1st stand down there and I had a great time

Joann Bumbrey

The water aerobics, and floor aerobics are great, friendly staff. Workouts are amazing!

Lanice

Enjoy coming here when I can. Swimming in the summer and winter. Swim lesson and arobics. Also recreation center with other actives.

Solidjayallday

This place is fun top play in the pool cuz it's clean

Monique

Always enjoy my free step 4 step line dance class there.

Fernando Antunes

Great place to play in the water! Very clean and friendly.

s zzz Oh No Max Johnson

nice clean place.

Gloria Savage

It's fun to play basketball there. And to go swimming in the summer.

Tyheerah Moore

Is the pool open back up yet ?

кйдсхツ tips and settings

It’s da best

Cassius Wilcher

I've been to this place on a number of occasions, & i must say that JFK is very entertaining, & exciting

Ally Thomas

Amazing staff. Family oriented. Safe environment.

Patricia Mason

Haven't been in that place since my daughter was a child

Tawanna Vaden

I helped feed the homeless here, very nice people

Its Me Ant

Love the pool and there’s a basketball court and a pool table

Naiya Judd

I had fun until I could not go no more cuz of her

Lindsay Walker

Great pool with 13 ft depth and numerous 25m Lanes

vicky baker

I absolutely love it! Water arebocis W/mike is excellent!!!👌 …

Christopher Byrd

I like it. It's a huge pool not too many kids.

Arleen Woods

Atmospheres good good environment yes excellent instructor I love it

Toyin Giwa

It is a fun place to play basketball, pool, and table tennis.

Rachel Wicks

Kids enjoy swimming lessons. The instructors are patient with the kids!

Pam Scott

Great recreational center in Newark for our youths to practice basketball etc..

Egutta8 gamer

Alot of ppl ! Sometime too crowded but i still love it !

anchila king brown

Clean, but in need of renovations. They have a lot of activities for young children.

Andre Manning

Great place for multiple forms of recreation provided in the Newark Area.

Rashawn white

Keep cool workout swim after a long day for local kids to!!

Pamela Lang

One of Newark's best kept secrets!

Tray The Asesenio

It has good kid programs like karate and I love karate

Kris Cooper

My son and his friends go everyday he comes back home and tells me he loves it

Sadie Redding

Big pool. Very deep end. Friendly life guards.

Doreen Jones

Very clean, showers, lockers, great hours,great classes and staff

Cheryl Turner

I hope it helped alot of people. There was over 330 in line.

Christopher Brown

Great place to take the kids! Friendly staff!

S C

Good pool. Nice people on staff

Ernestine Childs

Grandson played a visiting basketball ball game...nice.

Jonathan lumley-sapanski

Clean, great pool, and pretty quiet/empty

Adele

Not only the place is clean, but it is also well organized.

Rosita Green

So refreshing when your trying to get away from the heat and humidity.

Cashgaming 45

The basketball is ok but it needs to stay open longer

Isabelly Arruda

good but needs organization

Marlen Brown

Been associated with JFK for more than 40 years. Always at Home

Lauritha Lane

Beautiful facility. Helpful staff

Rachel Smith

The pool is huge, the water aerobics instructor was spot on.

Vanessa Narine

Does any one know if they open on a Sunday?

Brenda Sapp

I am a member, along with my daughter and her twins

Pep Mint

Great place for everybody swimming and basketball

William Karngar

Love it.. Pool.. Gym.. Bball courts

Sakiyyah Darden

Love the Mommy & Me swimming classess.

Sandra Keitt

The water aerobics class is ama-ing

Sharon Thompkins

Great aquatic experience in my City

Justina Onyeama

Very clean and well coordinated.

Annette Washington

It's a good place.🙂 …

kron fard

Great guy name prince dedicated to free training

Martin Hofler

Indeed the JFK Recreation Center is Newark's hidden gem.

Angela J. Moore

The people who run this facility are awesome.

Eddie Santos

This is great, very clean and organized.

jeremiah streeter

I get to play my favorite sport basketball🏀 …

Jose Rivera Jr.

Great clean pool awesome

The Rose Mosley Show

Gymnastics, basketball, karate, swimming, real estate workshops and much more!

Cheryl bass

Allways going to need this place for grandson

Pamela Young

Love this place for kids swimming and basketball

Felicia Bateman

Best place for water aerobics...

Martha Ransom

Wonderful place....diamond in the rough !!!

Alicia Bgs

The very best!!

Dawn Haynes

Great space on Newark for community fun

Antwaun Thomas

Since I was a kid I went here still do

Jamil Alston

I grew up around there.

Julius Conaway

Great affordable fun!

Nate Dogg

Sore and loving it Was there again Yesterday

Sameerah Webb

Great for kids to play

Sergio Rivera

Good community recreation area.

DavHoncho

It’s alright just ghetto

lusiouskassy

Excellent place customer service

Jonathan Nelson

For the peace if mind and exercises

alejandra collaguazo

😍 …

Maria Cabral

Very good place.

Shakira Brunson

M&M W

Mary McMillan

I have a great time

Mary Jackson

Great place to go.

Dowry Valdez

So good

Ella Copeland

Very fun

Niki Morocho

Very nice

-Mug-

Very family friendly

regina johnson

Great place for the children

Dan healy

Only $15 for the year.

Martrovitz Molette

Ok place

R. H

Very attentive staff

Faith Wilson

Very clean place

Thomas Watrucki

Great place to swim

sirhc ford

multiple areas and things to do

Sufyan Abdul Haqq

Clean, orderly kept building

Aquariusheed Abdullah Speight Cotton

It's okay

Tysha Height

The ppl at the rec is rude

Cassandra Rodgers

Nice neighborhood pool

Tamara Greene

They love this place

Donald Simmons

VERY GOOD PLACE

Bernice Schuler

GREAT SWIMMING & SERVICE

keashia shoats

It is super FUNNNNNNN THO 😍😍😍😍👌 …

Sergio Rivera

It's accommodations & services.

S I

I love The class

Abe Bantegui

Nice facility.

Johnny Mclendon

Christmas Eve with Mini-Me

Carla Miller

Awesomeness

Erika Edwardsparker

Love it

vanessa Coggins

Awsome

Richard Ossai-Addo

Loved it

Khalilah Anthony

It was fun..

EarthaSykes- Patterson

Family friendly

dwaynemorris2

Cool

Jazzo Thompson

Love the pool

kyloser is typing

It was fun!

Toni Shepherd

Clean and spacious

RAPHAEL OMOROGBE

Good staff

natedogg Clark Man 922

Love it man

Shvonne B Wells

Pool is great

Edison Gordon

Ok

Greg Oglesby

Pretty good

Devon Roberts

Alot of activities

Sharif Williams

Great

Love “Celinemyjoy” T

Good

Daryl Poe

Great

Dedette Foster

Clean

Markeno Bingham

Excellent

Debra Lynch

great

Zoey Mulannn

Amazing

Catchy Hooks

Best

unicorn cute

Clean and friendly

mark chance

Nice place

Enegue Notsla

A needed rec!

Keith Holley

The jewel of n.j.

Autumn Rain

Awesome...

Davi Mosley

Great place

Gloria Mcneill

Recreation for all

Sabir Wells

Great center

Shawn Mcgee

Decent Recreation Center

James Dav

Its a pool

andre farmer

Workout spot.

Dave F

Coach. Jonnny is the best. With. Kids. Thanks from mr french. &. Daves property maint demo & clean up. Llc

loida perich

(Translation) For $5, Newark residents can have a gym and indoor pool year-round. The facilities have been improved. Only the locker rooms are pretty bad (Original) Por 5 dólares, los residentes de Newark pueden tener gimnasio y piscina cubierta todo el año. Las instalaciones las han mejorado. Solamente los vestuarios estan bastante mal

Tam and Jen Sister Adventure

(Translation) Excellent! In swimming classes, my 8 and 10-year-old daughters are happy because they are already learning to swim (Original) Exelente! En clases de natacion, Mis hijas de 8 y 10 contentas porque ya están aprendiendo a nadar

Hussein Farah

(Translation) The price per year is negligible along with the service of being able to swim every Saturday that I go, excellent. But I don't give it five stars because the water is always dirty, and when it's winter the heating is too high, it's impossible to stay in the dressing rooms for a long time, even yesterday when I went, the heating was horribly high without anyone turning it off. The price per year is negligible win the swim service every Saturday I go, excellent. But I do not give the five stars because the water is always dirty, and when it's winter the heating is too high, impossible to spend much time in the changing rooms, even yesterday I was, the heating was horrendously high without anyone turning it off . (Original) El precio al año es ínfimo alado del servicio de poder nadar cada sábado que voy, excelente. Pero no le doy las cinco estrellas porque el agua siempre está sucia, y cuando es invierno la calefacción es demasiada alta, imposible estar mucho tiempo en los vestidores, incluso ayer que fui, estaba horrirosamente alta la calefacción sin que nadie la apague. The price per year is negligible win the swim service every Saturday I go, excellent. But I do not give the five stars because the water is always dirty, and when it's winter the heating is too high, impossible to spend much time in the changing rooms, even yesterday I was, the heating was horrendously high without anyone turning it off.

Leonel Berroa

(Translation) The best in this type of service. (Original) Lo mejor en este tipo de servicio.

Beachristian Oloko

(Translation) Fairly friendly environment. The swimming pools are well maintained and the supervision is perfect. (Original) Cadre assez convivial. Les piscines sont bien entretenues et l'encadrement y est parfait

Rasheed Jackson

Victor Williams

Karen Oyetubo

(Translation) Go 6 (Original) Goo6

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