St. John's Recreation Center

A free public recreation center in Brooklyn, New York City, with posted open-gym hours for basketball. Drop-in is free and first come, first served — no booking, no membership. Schedules change weekly — verify on nycgovparks.org. The app shows what's open right now and how busy it is.

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🏀 Basketball drop-in hours

Mon	6 AM–11:30 AM, 7 AM–9 AM (55+), 6 PM–10:30 PM
Tue	6 AM–8 AM, 11 AM–2:30 PM
Wed	6 AM–11:30 AM, 7 AM–9 AM (55+), 6 PM–8 PM
Thu	6 AM–8 AM, 11 AM–2:30 PM
Fri	6 AM–11:30 AM
Sat	8 AM–10 AM
Sun	8 AM–2:30 PM

Location & facilities

Address	1251 Prospect Place
Borough	Brooklyn
Type	Indoor rec center · free drop-in
Amenities	wheelchair accessible, restrooms, drinking water
Notes	NYC Parks recreation center — drop-in open-play times from this week’s posted schedule. NYC Parks membership required for entry (free for 24 and under; see nycgovparks.org).

Directions

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