War Memorial Recreation Center

The War Memorial Recreation Center, located at 1640 Cambridge St., includes a Field House, multi-purpose room, gymnasium, weight room and 3 swimming pools.The facility offers year-round recreational programming for children and adults. In addition to hosting swim programs, the War Memorial Recreation pools are open for Adult Lap Swim and Family Swim (view schedule). Patrons can also use the War Memorial Recreation Center's Weight and Cardio room or play co-ed pickup volleyball on the facility's courts. The facility also hosts basketball games and community events.

Cambridge residents and non-residents can register for programming 4 times a year.

Examples of Adult Programming:

Swimming (Beginner through Advanced levels)
Aqua Aerobics
Iado and fencing
Middle Eastern Dance, Zumba, and Yoga

Examples of Youth Programming:

Children's Swimming (Toddler / Preschool, Primary Skills, Stroke Development, Stroke Refinement, Skill Proficiency and Endurance Training)
Synchronized Swimming
Sea Dawgs competitive swim team
Gymnastics (Preschool to Advanced Beginner levels)
Karate

Registration Information

Cambridge residents and non-residents can register for programming at the War Memorial Recreation Center 4 times a year.

There is high interest in War Memorial programming, especially children and youth swim classes. Many programs typically fill up within a few hours of registration opening for residents. We recommend that you create an account on Rec Trac, our online registation platform, prior to registration opening. Please also make sure that your account information is up to date.

Online Registration

Click here to register online for classes or programs at the War Memorial Recreation Center.
If you are a new user, select "Click to create an account" and complete the steps.
If you are an existing user, select "Click to login." You will have options to rest your password if needed.
If you need assistance, please call War Memorial Recreation staff at 617-349-6279.

In-Person Registration

Completed registration forms can also be brough to the War Memorial Recreation Center's Front Desk (1640 Cambridge St., enter through Door 15).

Cash, check, and credit card payment are accepted for walk-in registration.

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War Memorial Recreation Center

Registration Information

FAQs

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Can I bring a guest to the War Memorial Recreation Center?

What are the pool rules?

Registration Information

FAQs

Add a question about demand for programs?

Can I bring a guest to the War Memorial Recreation Center?

What are the pool rules?

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