Fitness Fact
Aquatic sports are great for all ages. They are not taxing on the bones or joints and tend to be less injury-susceptible than other sports. You can choose from a wide variety of water activities, from intense water aerobics classes to basic, individual lap swimming. (ACSM)
Found 86 facilities and 50 programs for Swimming/Aquatics
Beaches
Parks maintains 14 miles of beaches, all of which are open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty and in closed sections. Closed sections are marked with signs and/or red flags.
Indicates a facility with beach mats.
Water & Sun Safety: Precautions for staying safe in the ocean and on the beach this summer.
Rip Currents - Safety tips and information provided by The National Weather Service regarding the dangers of rip currents.
Orchard Beach And Promenade ON LONG ISLAND SOUND IN PELHAM BAY PARK (Bronx)(718) 885-2275
There are beach mats available in Section 5.Download Orchard Beach Rules (PDF, 20KB)
Brighton Beach & Coney Island And Coney Island Boardwalk ON ATLANTIC OCEAN, FROM W. 37TH STREET TO CORBIN PLACE (Brooklyn)(718) 946-1350
There are beach mats available at Brighton 2nd Street and at Stillwell Avenue.Download Brighton Beach & Coney Island Beach Rules (PDF, 20KB)
Manhattan Beach ON ATLANTIC OCEAN, ORIENTAL BLVD., FROM OCEAN AVENUE TO MACKENZIE STREET (Brooklyn)(718) 946-1373
There are beach mats available on the east side of the beach, near the picnic tables.Download Manhattan Beach Rules (PDF, 20KB)
Rockaway Beach And Boardwalk ON ATLANTIC OCEAN, FROM BEACH 9TH STREET, FAR ROCKAWAY, TO BEACH 149TH STREET, NEPONSIT (Queens)(718) 318-4000This is a Surf Beach.
There are beach mats available at Beach 17th Street, 116th Street, and 131 Street.Download Rockaway Beach Rules (PDF, 20KB)
Midland Beach And Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk ON LOWER NEW YORK BAY, FROM FORT WADSWORTH TO MILLER FIELD, MIDLAND BEACH (Staten Island)(718) 987-0709
There are beach mats available at Jefferson Avenue & Father Capodanno Boulevard.Download Midland Beach Rules (PDF 20KB)
South Beach ON LOWER NEW YORK BAY, FROM FORT WADSWORTH TO MILLER FIELD, MIDLAND BEACH (Staten Island)(718) 816-6804
There are beach mats available at Jefferson Avenue & Father Capodanno Boulevard.Download South Beach Rules (PDF 20KB)
Wolfe's Pond Beach ON RARITAN BAY AND PRINCE'S BAY, HOLTON TO CORNELIA AVENUES (Staten Island)(718) 984-8266
There are two informal ramps that can be used for wheelchair access.Download Wolfe's Beach Rules (PDF 20KB)
Pools
All 54 Parks outdoor pools have closed for the season, but the indoor pools are open year-round. Check with the individual center for the schedule.
Indicates a facility with a pool lift.
Safety & Pool Rules
Water & Sun Safety: Precautions for staying safe in the pool this summer.
Pool Rules - Rules to know before using Parks swimming pools
Bronx River Playground E. 174TH STREET & BRONX RIVER AVENUE (Bronx)(718) 378-1597 Type: Mini Size: 40' x 20' x 3'
Claremont 170TH STREET AND CLAY AVENUE (Bronx)(718) 901-4792
Type: Intermediate Size: 75' x 60' x 3.5'Type: Wading Size: 24' x 24' x 1'
Crotona 173RD STREET AND FULTON AVENUE (Bronx)(718) 822-4440Full Location Details
Type: Olympic Size: 330' x 120' x 4'Click to jump to a facility type: Beaches Pools Recreation Centers
Please note: Some programs require advance registration and/or recreation center membership. Always call the contact number provided before attending a program.
at St. John's Recreation Center Recreation Center
1251 Prospect Place, Cross Streets: Between Troy and Schenectady avenues
Phone: (718) 771-2787
Girls' Night
The entire facility is open to girls only.
Tuesday: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Ladies' Night
The entire facility is open to ladies only.
Tuesday: 6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Water Aerobics
Monday: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
at Brownsville Recreation Center Recreation Center
1555 Linden Boulevard, Cross Streets: Mother Gaston and Christopher streets
Phone: (718) 345-2706
Senior Water Aerobics
Monday: 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
at Recreation Center 54 Recreation Center
348 East 54th Street, Cross Streets: 1st & 2nd avenues
Phone: (212) 754-5411, Phone 2: (212) 754-4277
Saturday Swim Lessons
Parks & Recreation’s Learn to Swim Program is free and offers classes for toddlers ages 3-5, children aged 6-14, and adults of all ages.
Registration Saturday, October 17 & 24, 9:00 am.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Call (718) 760-6969 for more information.
Swim Team
Swim team for children 18 and under. Registration, Saturday October 17 & 24, 9:00 am.
Tuesday: 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Thursday: 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

