The Jersey City Department of Recreation & Youth Development is pleased is pleased to report that ourSummer season programs; basketball, boxing, soccer, tennis, football conditioning , track and so much more are posted in the “Programs” section and will run from July , 2024 thru August 2024.
*** Some fees are associated with programs ***

As of June 1, 2023, the Jersey City Department of Recreation & Youth Development has moved to our new online system, Facilitron, for facility field permits and scheduling. While this will take a little time to have everything converted to reflect accurate availability, we ask that you please help us make this process as seamless as possible. First, we need to you create an account on www.facilitron.com/cityofjerseycity upload your current certificate of insurance.

Please visit https://jcrec.recdesk.com/Community/Facility?type=2 to learn more about our Pool Pre-Season Schedule. Swim lessons are posted in the “programs” section.

If your family qualifies as Low-to-Moderate-Income (“LMI”), discounted registration rates are available to you. To complete the required application and establish your family as LMI, click on the following link: https://jcrec.recdesk.com/Community/Membership/Detail?membershipId=3774.

Lafayette Aquatics Center

** Please be advised on JULY 31 only: main pool will close early at 4:30pm due to a swim meet competition. Kiddie Pool will remain open regular hours.**

2024 pre-SUMMER Schedule MAY 25 TO JUNE 23:
Saturdays & Sundays
12pm-2pm Family Swim
2pm-3pm Closed for Maintenance
3pm-5pm Family Swim

2024 Summer Schedule JUNE 26 TO SEPTEMBER 2
Monday & Wednesdays
8am-9am Adult Swim
9am-1pm Camp/Family Swim
1pm-2pm Closed for Maintenance
2pm-6pm Family Swim

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
7am-9am Adult Swim
9am-1pm Camp/Family Swim
1pm-2pm Closed for Maintenance
2pm-6pm Family Swim

Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays
12pm-2pm Family Swim
2pm-3pm Closed for Maintenance
3pm-5pm Family Swim

LAST DAY THIS FACILITY WILL BE OPEN IS SEPTEMBER 2, 2024.

Note:

** Please be advised, on JULY 31 only main pool will close early at 4:30pm due to a swim meet competition. Kiddie Pool will remain open regular hours.**

The facility has 2 pools:
Main Pool goes from 3.5 feet to 9 feet.
Kiddie Pool goes from 0 feet to 3.5 feet.

*Everyone 18 & Older is required to show Photo ID & Proof of Residency required*
Daily ENTRANCE Fees for Jersey City residents:
Weekdays: Adults (18 & Older) $3, Seniors (62 & Older) $1
Weekends: Adults (18 & Older) $4, Seniors(62 & Older) $1

Daily ENTRANCE Fees for Non-Residents:
Weekdays: Adults $6, Seniors (62 & Older) $2
Weekends: Adults $8, Seniors (62 & Older) $2

*cash & credit cards accepted (American Express not accepted)*

**NO Refunds** **NO Credits** **No Rain Checks**

**No daily entry fee for children ages 17 years & younger**

Facility Type Swimming Pool
Address Line One 303 Van Horne Street
Address Line Two
City, State, Zip Code Jersey City, NJ 07305
Capacity 500

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