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

Effective August 11, 2025

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. 

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 month
• Youth: $5 per month

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.