Free public swimming pools are available in practically every area. On those particularly hot summer days, many cities have adopted a great philosophy dedicated to cooling its population down. Most are easy enough to find too. A quick internet search will assist in locating one nearby. These facilities are equipped with certified lifeguards, security, a cleaning crew, and even free parking in or around these locations. Let’s begin by looking at those in New York City, so we can all go SWIM!
FREE SWIMMING POOLS IN NEW YORK CITY
Abe Lincoln Outdoor Mini Pool – Location: 5th Avenue & E. 135th Street, 5th Avenue & E. 135th Street, (212) 491-1714 Dimensions: 40′ x 20′ x 3′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Barretto Point Park – Location: Viele Ave. bet. Tiffany St. and Barretto St., Viele Ave, Bronx, NY 10474, (718) 430-4601 Dimensions: 82′ x 52′ x 4′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Betsy Head Pool – Location: Boyland, Livonia and Dumont Avenues, 694 Thomas S Boyland St, Brooklyn, NY 11212 (718) 257-1635/6 Dimensions: Olympic Pool 330′ x 165′ x 4.25 Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Bronx River Playground Pool – Location: E. 174th Street & Bronx River Avenue, 1585 E 174th St, Bronx, NY 10472 (718) 378-1597 Dimensions: 40′ x 20′ x 3′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Brooklyn Bridge Park Pop-up Pool – Location: Pier 2, 146 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201(718) 222-9939 Dimensions: 50′ x 30′ x 3.5′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Bushwick Playground – Location: Humboldt Street, Flushing & Bushwick Avenues, 835 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206, (718) 452-2116 Dimensions: Intermediate 75′ x 60′ x 3′ Wading 30′ x 20′ x 1′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Carmine Swimming Pool – Location: Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, Carmine St. and Clarkson St., 7 Ave., 1 Clarkson St, New York, NY 10014 Dimensions: Intermediate 100′ x 50′ x 9′ Wading Pool 35′ x 47′ x 9′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Claremont Swimming Pool – Location: 170th Street and Clay Avenue, 1485-1573 Clay Ave, Bronx, NY 10456, (718) 901-4792 Dimensions: Intermediate 75′ x 60′ x 3.5′ Wading 24′ x 24′ x 1′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Commodore Barry Pool – Location: Flushing and Park Avenues, Navy and North Elliot Streets, Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201, (718) 243-2593 Dimensions: Intermediate 75′ x 60′ x 3′ Wading Pool 24′ x 24′ x 1′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Crotona Outdoor Olympic Pool – Location: 173rd Street and Fulton Avenue, (718) 822-4440 Dimensions of Olympic Pool: 330′ x 120′ x 4′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
David Fox/PS 251 Outdoor Mini Pool – Location: E. 54th Street & Avenue H, 1002 E 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234(718) 531-2437 Dimensions: 40′ x 20′ x 3′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Douglas and DeGraw Swimming Pool– Location: Third Avenue and Nevins Street, 250 Douglass St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, (718) 625-3268 Dimensions: Intermediate 75′ x 60′ x 3′ Wading Pool 24′ x 24′ x 1′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Dry Dock Playground – Location: E. 10th St. between Aves. C and D, Szold Pl, New York, NY 10009, (212) 677-4481 Dimensions: 75′ x 60′ x 3′ Wading Pool 30′ x 20′ x 1.5′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Edenwald Houses Outdoor Mini Pool– Location: Schieffelin Avenue & E. 229th Street, 1160 E 229th St, Bronx, NY 10466 (718) 515-2160 Dimensions: 40′ x 20′ x 3′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Faber Swimming Pool – Location: Faber Street and Richmond Terrace, 2175 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10302, (718) 816-5259 Dimensions: 140′ x 76′ x 5′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Fisher Pool – Location: 99th Street and 32nd Avenue (718) 779-8356 Dimensions: Intermediate 75′ x 60′ x 3.5′ Wading Pool 20′ x 20′ x 1′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Floating Pool – Location: Barretto Point Park, Tiffany Street & Viele Avenue, Bronx, NY (718) 430-4601 Dimensions: Intermediate 82′ x 52′ x 4′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Fort Totten Pool – Location: 338 Story Avenue, 338 Story Rd, Bayside, NY 11359 (718) 224-4031 Dimensions: Intermediate 75′ x 40′ x 4′ Wading Pool 20′ (round) x 1.5′ Diving Pool 35′ x 35′ x 10.5′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Frederick Douglass Mini Pool – Location: Amsterdam Ave. between 100th & 102nd Streets, 835 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025, (212) 316-3241 Dimensions: Mini Pool 40′ x 20′ x 3′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
General Douglas Pool – Location: Jefferson Street & Seaver Avenue, Gen. Douglas MacArthur Park, Seaver Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306 (718) 987-9800Dimensions: Mini Pool 40′ x 20′ x 3′
Glenwood Houses Pool – Location: Farragut Road & Ralph Avenue, 692 E 59th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234 (718) 531-2480 Dimensions: 40′ x 20′ x 3′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Haffen Swimming Pool – Location: Ely and Burke Avenues, 1810 Burke Ave, Bronx, NY 10469 (718) 379-2908 Dimensions: Intermediate 75′ x 60′ x 3.5′ Wading Pool 24′ x 24 x 1′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Hamilton Fish Pool – Location: Pitt Street and Houston Street, 128 Pitt St, New York, NY 10002, (212) 387-7691Dimensions: Olympic Pool 165′ x 98′ x 3.5′ Wading Pool 67′ x 98′ x 2.5′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Highbridge Park – Location: W 155 St and Dyckman St, Edgecombe Av & Amsterdam Ave., 2301 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10033, (212) 927-2400 Dimensions: Olympic Pool 220′ x 162′ x 10.5′ Wading Pool 20′ x 92′ x 2′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Howard Pool – Location: Glenmore and Mother Gaston Blvd., East New York Avenue, 1552 E New York Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212 (718) 385-1023 Dimensions: Intermediate 75′ x 60′ x 3′ Wading Pool 30′ x 20′ x 1′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Jackie Robinson Swimming Pool – Location: Bradhurst Avenue and W. 146th Street, 85 Bradhurst Ave, New York, NY 10039, (212) 234-9606 Dimensions: 235′ x 82′ x 3.5′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
John Jay Swimming Pool – Location: East of York Avenue on 77th St., 77 Cherokee Pl, New York, NY 10075, (212) 794-6566 Dimensions: Intermediate 145′ x 49′ x 4′ Diving Pool 60′ x 40′ x 8′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Kosciuszko Pool – Location: Marcy Avenue between DeKalb Avenue & Kosciuszko Street, 670 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216, (718) 622-5271 Dimensions: Intermediate 230′ x 100′ x 4′ Wading Pool 42′ x 52′ x 1.5′
Lasker pool – Location: Central Park, 110th Street & Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10029, (212) 534-7639 Dimensions: Olympic Size 240 ‘x 190′ x 3.75′ Wading Pool 63.5′ x 14.5′ x 1.25’ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Liberty Pool – Location: Detective Keith L Williams Park, 173rd Street and 106th Avenue, Jamaica, Queens, NY (718) 657-4995 Dimensions: Intermediate 75′ x 60′ x 3′ Wading Pool 20′ x 20′ x 1′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Lindower Park Mini Pool – Location: E. 60th St, Mill Rd. & Strickland Avenue, 6120 E 60th Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11234 (718) 531-4852 Dimensions: 40′ x 20′ x 3′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Mapes Ballfield Pool– Location: E. 180th Street between Mapes & Prospect Avenues, 776-798 E 180th St, Bronx, NY 10457 (718) 364-8876 Location: Intermediate Dimensions: 75′ x 60′ x 3.5′ Wading 27′ x 27′ x 1′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Marcus Garvery Swimming Pool – Location: 124th Street and Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, (212) 410-2818 Dimensions: 165′ x 75′ x 4′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Marie Curie Mini Pool – Location: 211th Street & 46th Avenue, 4701 210th St, Bayside, NY 11361 (718) 423-0762 Dimensions: 40′ x 20′ x 3′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Mayor Wagner Swimming Pool – Location: E. 124th Street between First and Second Avenues, E 124th St, New York, NY 10003, (212) 534-4238 Dimensions: Intermediate 75′ x 60′ x 3.5′ Wading Pool 24′ x 24′ x 9 Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
McCarren Park Pool – Location: McCarren Park, 776 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, (718) 218-2380 Dimensions: 329′ x 151′ x 4.6′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Mullaly Park Pool – Location: E. 164th St. bet. Jerome & River Aves., 1035 River Ave, Bronx, NY 10452 (718) 538-7083 Dimensions: Intermediate 75′ x 60′ x 3.5′ Wading 24′ x 24′ x 1′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
PS 20 Playground Mini Pool – Location: Albert J. Parham Playground, Between Clermont Ave. & Adelphi St., 165 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, (718) 625-6101 Dimensions: 40′ x 20′ x 3′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Red Hook Swimming Pool – Location: Bay and Henry Streets, 155 Bay St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, (718) 722-3211 Dimensions: Olympic Pool 330′ x 130′ x 4′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Sunset Pool – Location: Seventh Avenue between 41st and 44th Streets, 4201 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232, (718) 972-2180 Dimensions: 259′ x 162′ x 3.5′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Thomas Jefferson Pool – Location: E. 112th Street and First Avenue, 2180 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10029 (212) 860-1372 Dimensions: 239′ x 97′ x 4′ Wading Pool 48′ x 97′ x 1.5′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Tompkins Square Mini Pool – Location: Ave. A between E. 7th & E. 10th Streets, New York, NY 10009, (212) 387-6784Dimensions: Mini Pool 40′ x 20′ x 3′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Tottenville Pool – Location: 6900 Joline Ave, Staten Island, NY 10307, (212) 639-9675 Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Van Cortlandt Pool – Location: W. 242nd St. and Broadway, 6017 U.S. 9, Bronx, NY 10471, (718) 548-2415 Dimensions: Intermediate 164′ x 104′ x 3.6′ Wading 48′ x 48′ x 1′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Vesuvio Pool – Location: Thompson St. between Spring & Prince Streets, 125 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012, (212) 343-0959 Dimensions: Mini Pool 40′ x 20′ x 3′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Wagner Houses Pool – Location: E. 124th Street between First and Second Avenues, New York, NY 10003, (212) 534-4238 Dimensions: Intermediate 75′ x 60′ x 3.5′ Wading Pool 24′ x 24′ x 9 Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
West Brighton Swimming Pool – Location: CPL. Thompson Park, Henderson Avenue between Broadway and Chappel Streets, 899 Henderson Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310, 718) 816-5019 Dimensions: Intermediate 75′ x 60′ x 3.5′ Wading Pool 24′ x 24′ x 1.5′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Windmuller Pool – Location: Lawrence Virgilio Playground, 54th Street & 39th Road, 52-01 39th Dr, Flushing, NY 11377 (718) 651-8247 Dimensions: 40′ x 20′ x 3′ Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., (closed for pool cleaning from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & RULES
New York City has early-bird and night-owl lap swim hours available at select sites. Click onto one of the links to find out which ones have these early hours. These FREE pools also have Free Swim Programs and Learn to Swim. If you do not find what you are looking for Click Here for more information. If you do not know how to swim, Click Here for an array of video lessons.
Also, there are rules that must strictly be adhered to and are enforced. Please find a listing below:
- Bring a padlock
- Bring towels
- Free Sunscreen is supplied
- Obey the lifeguards
LIST OF POOLS REQUIRING MEMBERSHIPS
Asser Levy Recreation Center – Location: East 23rd Street & FDR Drive, 392 Asser Levy Pl, New York, NY 10010, (212) 447-2023 (212) 447-2027 Becoming a Member: (Outdoor & Indoor Pool) Annual memberships for recreation centers with pools cost $150 for adults, and $25 for seniors (ages 62 and older). Membership is free for anyone under the age of 18. As of July 1, 2013, memberships will cost $25 for young adults (ages 18-24).
Athletic & Swim Club – Concourse Level, 787 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019, Membership Required 212.265.3490
Brooklyn Sports Club – Location: 1540 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11239, 718-642-2720 Membership Required.
Brownsville Swimming Pool – Location: 1555 Linden Boulevards, Brooklyn, NY 11212, (718) 485-4633 (718) 345-2706Becoming a Member: (Indoor Pool) Annual memberships for recreation centers with pools cost $150 for adults, and $25 for seniors (ages 62 and older). Membership is free for anyone under the age of 18. As of July 1, 2013, memberships will cost $25 for young adults (ages 18-24).
Chelsea Piers Fitness – Location: 62 Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011, 212.336.6000 Membership Required.
East 54 Swimming Pool – Location: 348 E 54th St, New York, NY 10022, (212) 754-5411
Echo Park Swimming Complex – Location: 399 Nassau Boulevards, West Hempstead, NY 11552, (516) 483–7400 Membership Required: District Residents – Family $250, Individual $133, $0 Children 5-9 years-old, Seniors, Veteran, Handicapped $66.50 and slightly higher rates for Non-District Residents.
Fairview Swim Club – Location: 6120 Grand Central Pkwy, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Membership & Non-membership fees. Day Pass Fees: Adults 18+ $30 and Children 1-17 years-old $10.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center – Location: Avery Avenue and College Point Boulevard, 131-04 Meridian Rd, Flushing, NY 11368, (718) 271-7572 Becoming a Member: (Olympic size Indoor Pool) Annual memberships for recreation centers with pools cost $150 for adults, and $25 for seniors (ages 62 and older). Membership is free for anyone under the age of 18. As of July 1, 2013, memberships will cost $25 for young adults (ages 18-24).
Gravity Fitness – Location: 3802, 123 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019, 212.708.7340 Swim on top of the world. Outdoor sundeck for tanning. Membership Required as well as Day Passes.
Imagine Swimming – Location: 40 Harrison St, New York, NY 10013, 212 253 – 9650 Swim school, $47 per class.
Metropolitan Swimming Pool – Location: Bedford and Metropolitan Avenues, 261 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, (718) 599-5707 Dimensions: 75’x30′ Becoming a Member: (Indoor Pool) Annual memberships for recreation centers with pools cost $150 for adults, and $25 for seniors (ages 62 and older). Membership is free for anyone under the age of 18. As of July 1, 2013, memberships will cost $25 for young adults (ages 18-24).
North Flushing Pool Club – Location: 141-01 32nd Ave, Flushing, NY 11354, (718) 539-4990 Membership Required: $350 Adults, $106 Children ages 1-18 (with 2 adults), Ages 19-21 (with 2 adults) $125, up to one year-old is free.
Riverbank State Park Outdoor Pool – Location: 679 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10031, 212-694-3664/3665/3666 50 meter indoor Olympic pool (October through Labor Day) & 25 meter outdoor pool (4th of July – Labor Day) Aquatics/Pool Entry Fee: $2 Adults, $1 Children (5-15 years-old) and Seniors, 4 and under free, lap swim pass is $30 per month (morning lap requires lap swim pass).
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center Pool – Location: 177th Street and Baisley Boulevard, (718) 276-4630 Dimensions: 75′ x 30′ x 9′ Becoming a Member: (Indoor Pool) Annual memberships for recreation centers with pools cost $150 for adults, and $25 for seniors (ages 62 and older). Membership is free for anyone under the age of 18. As of July 1, 2013, memberships will cost $25 for young adults (ages 18-24).
Sportspark Swimming Pool – Location: 250 Main St, New York, NY 10044, 212-832-4569 Dimensions: 22.6 meter length Weekdays 7am – 9 pm, and weekends 7am – 8pm Become a Member: Adults $150, Seniors/Disabled Free, Family Membership (max 5 persons) $250, Daily drop-in $5, Child drop-in (4-17 years-old) $2
St Mary’s Swimming Pool – Location: 450 St Ann’s Ave, Bronx, NY 10455, (718) 402-5157 Dimensions: 72′ x 39′ x 9′ Becoming a Member: (Indoor Pool) Annual memberships for recreation centers with pools cost $150 for adults, and $25 for seniors (ages 62 and older). Membership is free for anyone under the age of 18. As of July 1, 2013, memberships will cost $25 for young adults (ages 18-24).
Take Me to the Water Swim School – Location: 111-20 Queens Boulevards, Forest Hills, NY 11375, (212) 371-9500 or (888) 794-6692
Tony Dapolito Recreation Center – Location: Clarkson Street at 7th Avenue South, 1 Clarkson St, New York, NY 10014, (646) 300-2271 Becoming a Member: (Outdoor & Indoor Pool) Annual memberships for recreation centers with pools cost $150 for adults, and $25 for seniors (ages 62 and older). Membership is free for anyone under the age of 18. As of July 1, 2013, memberships will cost $25 for young adults (ages 18-24).
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