The Jersey City Department of Recreation & Youth Development provides residents with a range of aquatic and seasonal recreational opportunities. Pershing Field Pool operates year-round, while Lafayette Pool and Pavonia Pool are open during the summer months. These facilities offer open swim sessions, swim instruction, and water safety education for all ages and abilities.
In the winter, residents can enjoy public skating and learn-to-skate programs at the Charlie Heger Ice Skating Rink at Pershing Field.
For swim programs schedules and registration, please visit:
jcrec.recdesk.com
All pools are free for Jersey City residents.
Non-resident fees at Lafayette Aquatic Center
$6 weekdays, $8 weekends; seniors $2 daily.
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Pershing Field Pool – 201 Central Ave (Open Year-Round)
Monday–Friday:
• 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Adult Swim
• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Family Swim
• 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Family Swim
• 3:30 PM – 5:15 PM: Swim Lessons (no public access)
• 5:15 PM – 6:30 PM: Family Swim
Saturday & Sunday:
• 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM & 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Family Swim
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Summer Pools (Opens June 28 – September 1)
Lafayette Pool – 303 Van Horne St (201)563-0193
Monday & Wednesday:
• 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Adult Swim
• 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Family & Camp Swim
• 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Family Swim
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday:
• 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Adult Swim
• 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Family & Camp Swim
• 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Family Swim
Saturday & Sunday:
• 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Family Swim
Pavonia Pool – 914 Pavonia Ave (201) 547-4692
Monday & Wednesday:
• 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Adult Swim
• 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Family & Camp Swim
• 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Family Swim
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday:
• 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Adult Swim
• 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Family & Camp Swim
• 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Family Swim
Saturday & Sunday:
• 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Family Swim
Please note: Pools close daily for routine maintenance.