Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center

The Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center is a state-of-the-art recreation center with pool, gymnasium, fitness center, teaching kitchen, and more. it is named after former Ward 7 Councilwoman Willa D. Johnson and is the first multigenerational recreation center built by the City of Oklahoma City in more than 40 years.

Center Hours & Information

Weekdays: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sundays: Closed

909 Frederick Douglas Avenue

Oklahoma City, OK 73117

(405) 297-1435

Regular Pool Hours

Monday and Wednesday: 

• Fitness Swim (age 16 and older): 9 to 10:45 a.m.
• Toddler Time (ages 5 and younger, accompanied by an adult): 10 to 10:45 a.m.
• Water Aerobics (ages 16 and older): 11 a.m. to noon.
• Open Swim (all ages): 4 to 7 p.m. 

Tuesday and Thursday: 

• Closed except for registered programming and/or rentals. 

Friday: 

• Fitness Swim (age 16 and older): 9 to 10:45 a.m.
• Toddler Time (ages 5 and younger, accompanied by an adult): 10 to 10:45 a.m.
• Open Swim (all ages): 4 to 7 p.m. 

Saturday: 

• Fitness Swim (age 16 and older): 9 to 10:45 a.m.
• Water Aerobics (ages 16 and older): 11 a.m. to noon.
• Open Swim (all ages): 1 to 5 p.m. 

Please note: The Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center Pool has limited capacity during Open Swim. We reserve the right to limit the amount of day passes sold to accommodate adequate space for members. Please call (405) 297-3223 for current capacity status or to confirm open swim hours. Open Swim Hours are subject to change. Pool hours change in the summertime. 

Party Rentals

Host your next party with Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center!

Each party includes two hours in the private party room and patio, along with admission for 10 swimmers to the pool. All ages are welcome. Additional swimmers are $5 for children and $6 for adults.

Guests can bring food, drinks, and decorations into the party room.

Alcohol, glass containers, and adhesive that damages the walls are prohibited. There is no access to a kitchen. Guests are asked to bring their own towels.

The rental fee is $170 for a two-hour block during pool hours. A security deposit of $100 is required and will be refunded after if there is no damage. Guests are required to clean up and gather trash before leaving. Both the reservation fee and security deposit are due in advance. 

Questions? Contact Jamie Ewart at jamie.ewart@okc.gov. 

Check availability and book your party online: 

Membership

The Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center offers several membership options, which grant access to various levels of programs and activities. Members can register at the center. 

Gold Membership

• Adults: $25 per month
• Youth: $15 per month
• Family: $55 per month

Silver Membership

• Adults: $15 per month
• Youth: $10 per month

Day Passes

• Adults: $6 per day
• Youth: $5 per day

Youth discounts are available through our scholarship endowment.

Children 2 and younger are admitted free with an adult. Child watch is also available for $2 per hour for up to two hours.