The Jersey City Department of Recreation & Youth Development is pleased to report that Spring season programs; basketball, boxing, soccer, track and so much more are posted in the “Programs” section and will run from April 6 2026. *** 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


2025 Pre-Season Schedule MAY 24 TO JUNE 22
Saturdays & Sundays
12pm-2pm Family Swim
2pm-3pm Closed for Maintenance
3pm-5pm Family Swim

2025 Summer Season Schedule JUNE 28 TO SEPTEMBER 1
Mondays & Wednesdays
8am-9am Adult Swim (no one age 17 & under permitted)
9am-1pm Family Swim & Camp Swim
1pm-2pm Closed for Maintenance
2pm-6pm Family Swim

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
7am-9am Adult Swim (no one age 17 & under permitted)
9am-1pm Family Swim & Camp Swim
1pm-2pm Closed for Maintenance
2pm-6pm Family Swim

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

Note:

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.

1. Everyone 18 & Older is required to show Photo ID & Proof of Residency*

2. NO daily entrance FEE for Jersey City Resident ADULTS & SENIORS provided they show proof of Jersey City residency; otherwise, will be considered non-resident & pay entrance fee**

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

4. Cash & debit/credit cards accepted (American Express not accepted)***

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

**NO daily entry FEE for patrons ages 17 years & younger**

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

Location: Lafayette Aquatics Center

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