Recreational Facilities

Hours for Fall Semester

Monday-Thursday:  7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday:                     7 a.m. - 9 p.m. 
Saturday:                10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday:                  12 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Facilities include the Fitness Center, Taffner Field House Lounge & Basketball Courts, the Tennis Courts and Locker Rooms!

Taffner Field House
The Field House includes two multi-purpose courts for basketball, volleyball, tennis
and badminton. It also includes locker rooms, a lounge, cafe and the Campus Recreation Office. A valid St. John’s ID card is required.

Fitness Center
Located on the East side of Carnesecca Arena. You may enter the Fitness Center from the lower level of Carnesecca Arena. A valid St. John’s ID card is required. 

Locker Rooms
The women’s locker room is located on the upper level and the men’s locker room is located on the lower level of Carnesecca Arena. There are also men and women’s locker rooms located in Taffner Field House on court level. The lockers are used on a daily basis. You must bring your own lock or purchase one from the Campus Recreation Office. 

Outdoor Tennis Courts
Located on the Union Turnpike side of campus, adjacent to Taffner Field House. Proper athletic attire is required. Courts are used by men's and women's varsity tennis teams from 12pm-5pm. During this time we are unable to rent equipment and do not have access to the courts even if there is no one playing.

The hours of operation for the Tennis Courts, weather permitting, are:

  • Monday:  Friday: 7 a.m. - Noon, 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
  • Saturday:            10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
  • Sunday:              12 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Game Room
Located on the lower level, west side of Carnesecca Arena. The game room offers Pool, Arcade Basketball, Table Tennis, Foosball, Air Hockey, XBox360 and PS3.

The hours of operation for the game room are:

  • Monday - Friday: 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
  • Saturday:            10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
  • Sunday:              12 p.m. - 9 p.m.

*Special hours in effect during athletic events, special events, school holidays and
summer school.

Basketball courts in Carnesecca Arena include the Main Gym and the Auxiliary Gym, which will be used for Intramural and Club play only. All students must wear proper attire: sneakers, shorts or sweats and a T-shirt or sweatshirt.


For questions or information on recreational facilities or hours, please stop by the Campus Recreation Office located in Taffner Fieldhouse, call (718) 990-5810, or e-mail us at recreation@stjohns.edu.