Facilities

May 20 & 21 there will be NO HOT WATER at gym - showers available at 703 & 400

Participants of the 2008 Virtual Swim to the Bahamas




Participants of the 2007 Virtual Swim Around Long Island

Pool Hours for 2008 Spring (pdf)
Season Pool Tickets (3 months) Pro-Rated Pool Tickets (Monthly)
Individual Membership $55.00 Individual $22.00
Family Membership $65.00 Family $33.00
Daily Admissions to Pool:
Employees & facility users, and family members - $3.00
Guests - $4.00
Retirees - FREE
PLEASE NOTE: BNL facilities are not open to the Public. The pool and gym are closed Saturday and Sunday between Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Swimming Pool (Bldg. 478) Ext. 3496
The pool is available to BNL employees and their families. There are open swim, lap swim and other programs offered Monday thru Saturday.  You may purchase an individual or family pool pass at the pool.  Friday evening is Family Swim from 5:00pm-8:00pm for $5.00 per family. Swimming lessons are available for children and are scheduled during the summer. Adult swim lessons are generally scheduled for January and February.  For more information contact the Recreation Office at ext. 2873.

Gymnasium (Bldg. 461) Ext. 3147
The gym is open Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 9:00am and 11:00am - 9:00pm and Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm for BERA sponsored activities, and employees' and users general activities.  The gym is available for activities such as volleyball, and basketball games.  Some areas are reserved for use by organized BERA league teams.  For more information contact the Recreation office at 344-2873.

For information regarding use of gym lockers contact the gym office at 344-3147.

FOR MEMBERS ONLY!  Weight Room & Gym are now OPEN Monday-Friday from 7am-9am and 11am-9pm  To schedule a tour, please call ext 5090.  Gym Activity Schedule

Weight Room (Bldg. 461)
Located in the back of the gymnasium.  The hours are Monday - Friday 7:00am - 9:00am and 11:00am - 9:00pm and Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm.  The Weight Room is for members only.  All are welcome to become members of the BERA Body Building Club.  There is an annual fee of $25, or Guest passes are available at the BERA Store for a fee of $3.00 per day.  The BERA Store is open M-F from 9:00am-3:00pm. On the 2nd Monday and 4th Wednesday of the month, between 5-7pm, there will be a fitness trainer available at the weight room to discuss gym equipment safety orientation. American Council on Exercise (ACE's) Top Ten Mistakes People Make in the Gym (pdf).

Recreation Hall (Bldg. 317) Ext. 3033
Is located in the apartment area and is available for use as a lounge or meeting place for employees, residents and visitors to BNL.  On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings an attendant is present between 5:30pm to 9:30pm.  Some activities available at the Rec Hall are:  ping-pong, chess, lending library, piano and large screen TV.  Reservations for employee group parties can be made by calling the Recreation Office at 631-344-2873 or completing this form: Recreation Hall Reservation Form.  If needed: Permission to Serve Alcohol Form

Recreation Park & Gazebo - Ext. 2873
The Park is located at the east end of Brookhaven Avenue.  It features athletic fields (softball, football, soccer and cricket pitch), an archery range, volleyball courts and picnic areas.  There is a covered gazebo and barbeque grills for use.  Playground equipment is located at the fields for children.  If you wish to reserve the Gazebo or an area in the Park, or make a camping reservation, please contact the Recreation Office at 631-344-2873.

Parcourse Fitness Circuit
Located north of West Fourth Avenue by the BNL Fire House, the Parcourse is spread throughout a beautiful setting of pine woods and consists of a series of 18 exercise stations set up in a 1.57 mile serpentine trail.

Tennis Courts
There are outdoor tennis courts on Bell Avenue available for your use.  Reservations are needed for prime time:  11:30am to 2:00pm and 4:30 to 7:00pm.   Reservations may be made by Lab employees only, including those with visiting and guest appointments and BNL retirees. For more information call 344-5139 or 344-2147.

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If you have a question that is not addressed on this page, please contact Christine Carter at 631-344-5090 or Joanne Rula at 631-344-8481, or send an email to itdhelp@bnl.gov.

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Last Modified: May 16, 2008