John F. Kennedy Recreation Center

I love this place! Love the pool except more lanes need to be opened. And they did open an extra lane the last 2 mos. Maybe consider cutting the lanes in half . The life guards are nice and ON IT! I really can’t begin to describe their diligence in pool monitoring and smooth, interpersonal actions with one another to do their jobs. Once on a cloudy day, it seemed as if they were running a military operation! BUT , the SHOWER WATER IS TOO HOT!! And the changing room is dark, could use better lighting. And stop telling people about ‘our pool’!!! There is an indoor pool in the KNECK at 226 Rome St. Tell people about that one.

I never played with a men that cry so much like why man’s that work there get mad because I said just hoop then kicked me out like grow up works abuse his power then he all up in my face and his breath stinks

Horrible experience! I arrived on Saturday at 10:30 am to swim after they had been closed to find out there was some type of tournament going on! So I jump in deep and was attacked verbally by another race of folks and when I approached the the ghetto worker she did not care and I was asked to leave! Being a homeowner in Newark disappointes me that other not part of our community can come swim and have game and I pay taxes and could not swim but was asked leave.

Went there for the first time 8/5/17. Definitely wasn't what I expected. Facility was super clean. Pool, restroom, and changing rooms were impecable. The only thing that messed up the facility was the life guards. Don't get me wrong they were very nice people but they weren't paying much attention to the kids swimming. They were too busy joking and talking to each other and playing around with some of the kids there. I feel that as a life guard you need to be more professional and watch these kids in the pool because they are there to save a life if a child drowning. I will come again. Hopefully next time they do pay more attention.

I lived in Newark, New Jersey (2012-2017) before returning to Texas, and I must say the JFK Aquatic Center is truly a gem in the city. Whether a leisurely swim or relieving stress, the aquatic center offers fond memories of a retractable roof stadium, where the lifeguards converted 25 meter swim lanes to 50 meter lanes, June to September, annually. Thanks to all the staff (lifeguards Arius, Mike, and Clarence (who passed away) for your work and kindness. Respectfully, Roshin