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flag The Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center opened in Brooklyn on February 9, 2026, offering free youth access and equity-focused development.

flag The Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, officially opened on February 9, 2026, becoming the borough’s largest recreation facility. flag Named after the first Black woman elected to Congress, the 74,000-square-foot center features a six-lane pool, gym, fitness rooms, teaching kitchen, media lab, and youth spaces. flag Built three years early using a design-build model, it prioritized equity with 36% of funds going to minority- and women-owned businesses. flag The center, open to all with free access for youth and discounted rates for seniors, veterans, and others, aims to address long-standing disparities in recreational access.

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