The Jersey City Department of Recreation & Youth Development is pleased is pleased to report that our Spring season programs; basketball, boxing soccer, softball, tennis, football conditioning , track and so much more are posted in the “Programs” section and will run from March, 2024 thru June 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.

Pershing Field Pool

Pershing Field Pool is located in Pershing Field Park. It is an indoor pool starting at 3.5 feet to 12 feet deep. We are a 6-lane pool, 25 meters (1 lap) distance. Small Parking lot is available. Photo ID and proof of residency are required by all patrons 18 & older at each visit.

Daily ENTRANCE Fees for Jersey City residents:
Weekdays: Adults $3, Seniors (62 & Older) $1
Weekends: Adults $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

(201) 547-6886

*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***

****Closed on City Holidays****




Note:


*PLEASE BE ADVISED POOL ENTRY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED 20MINS PRIOR TO POOLS CLOSING TIME*

Pershing Field Pool is located in Pershing Field Park. It is an indoor pool starting at 3.5 feet to 12 feet deep. We are a 6-lane pool, 25 meters (1 lap) distance. Small Parking lot is available. Photo ID and proof of residency are required by all patrons 18 & older at each visit.

2024 Spring Schedule (Begins 4/1/2024)
Monday-Friday
7am-10am Adult Swim
10am-12pm Family/Open Swim
1pm-3pm Family/Open Swim
3:30pm-5:15pm Swim Programs; no Public Entry
5:15pm-6:30pm Family/Open Swim

Week of 4/1/2024-4/4/2024 only: Last session will be Family/Open Swim 3:30pm-6:30pm

Saturday & Sunday
12pm - 5pm Family/Open Swim
*CLOSED ON CITY HOLIDAYS

New Years Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Lincoln's Birthday
President Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Election Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day

Facility Type Swimming Pool
Address Line One 201 Central Ave
Address Line Two
City, State, Zip Code Jersey City, NJ 07307
Capacity 250
Monday 07:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday 07:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday 07:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday 07:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday 07:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

 Location

COVID-19 UPDATE: While the City has resumed normal operations, we are taking the safety of our employees and residents seriously. Please be advised that face coverings are required to be worn at all times in municipal facilities, body temperatures will be checked upon entry, and additional cleaning and sanitizing of common areas will occur on a daily basis. We have also installed a variety protective barriers in any areas with possible close contact between people. All offices are appointment only until further notice and some employees may be working remotely or in modified work environments; please call or email to schedule a time to meet if necessary. For more information, please visit http://www.jcnj.org/coronavirus.