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Found 95 facilities, 65 programs, and 1 league for Swimming/Aquatics
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Please note: Some programs require advance registration and/or recreation center membership. Always call the contact number provided before attending a program.
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Adapted Swim
Friday: 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
St. Mary’s Recreation Center, 450 Saint Ann's Avenue, Bronx
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Age:Everyone
The swimming pool is reserved for adapted swim. To participate, please call the center to register.
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OutlookAdapted Swim
Friday: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Metropolitan Recreation Center, 261 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn
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Age:Adult / Senior
The adapted swim program is open for swimmers with disabilities. Please call the center for more information.
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Adult Lap Swim
Sunday: 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.,3:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Monday: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,1:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m.,4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.,7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,11:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m.,6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,11:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m.,7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.,4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.,5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,11:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.,5:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
Saturday: 3:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, 1 Clarkson Street, Manhattan
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Start Date: May 19, 2013
End Date: June 22, 2013
Age:Adult / Senior
The swimming pool is open for adult lap swimming. Adults ages 18 and older swim laps in one of three lanes: slow, medium or fast. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of a manager for a youth in the Parks Swim Team or Lifeguard Training Program.
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Adult Lap Swim
Monday: 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
St. John’s Recreation Center, 1251 Prospect Place, Brooklyn
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Age:Adult / Senior
The swimming pool is open for adult recreational swim.
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Adult Lap Swim
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Monday: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.,6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Metropolitan Recreation Center, 261 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn
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Age:Adult / Senior
The swimming pool is open for adult lap swimming.
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Adult Swim
Monday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Thursday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
St. Mary’s Recreation Center, 450 Saint Ann's Avenue, Bronx
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Age:Adult / Senior
The swimming pool is open for adult and senior swim.
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Adult Swim
Monday: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Thursday: 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.,11:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, 1 Clarkson Street, Manhattan
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Start Date: May 19, 2013
End Date: June 22, 2013
Age:Adult / Senior
Adult Swim hours are for the leisurely swimmer. There are two lanes available for swimming laps, with one for stretching, exercising and wading in the water. Laps are not required during this time.
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Adult Water Exercise Class
Monday: 7:00 a.m.-7:50 a.m.,6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:00 a.m.-6:50 p.m.,7:00 a.m.-7:50 a.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m.-7:50 a.m.,6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 a.m.-7:50 a.m.,6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m.-7:50 a.m.,6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m.-7:50 a.m.
Vanderbilt YMCA 
, 224 East 47th St, Manhattan
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Age:Adult
Adults of all ages and physical fitness levels are welcome!
Phone: 212-912-2500
Cost: Free for members, non-members $105/8 classes
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Adult and Senior Swim
Monday: 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, 177th Street & Baisley Boulevard, Queens
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Please note: Programs with this symbol () are not managed by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. While Parks does its best to maintain accuracy in search results, users are strongly advised to call or email the program organizers directly for up-to-date information.
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Swimming/Aquatics
You may use any of Parks' recreational spaces, except tennis courts, without a permit. However, if a permit holder arrives with a valid permit in hand, you must vacate the field or court. An individual must have a season permit or single-play ticket to use Parks' tennis courts.
Organized play (leagues) requires a permit. Click here for an application and more information about permits.
Bushwick
HUMBOLDT STREET, FLUSHING & BUSHWICK AVENUES (Brooklyn) | 
Facility Type: Pools
Phone: (718) 452-2116
Type: Wading Size: 30' x 20' x 1'
Type: Intermediate Size: 75' x 60' x 3'
Cedar Grove Beach
EBBITTS STREET AND CEDAR GROVE AVENUE (Staten Island) | Download Cedar Grove Beach Rules (PDF 1.4 MB) Summer beach hours: 10:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m.
Facility Type: Beaches
Phone: (718) 351-6387There is a beach mat available for wheelchair access.
Chelsea
WEST 25TH ST. BETWEEN 9TH & 10TH AVES (Manhattan) |
Facility Type: Pools
Phone: (212) 255-3705
Full Location Details Type: Intermediate Size: 75' x 43' x 10'
Chelsea Recreation Center
430 WEST 25TH STREET (Manhattan) |
Cross Streets: 9th & 10th avenues
Facility Type: Recreation Centers
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Facilities related to Swimming/Aquatics: Pool (Indoor)
Claremont
170TH STREET AND CLAY AVENUE (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Pools
Phone: (718) 901-4792 Type: Intermediate Size: 75' x 60' x 3.5'
Type: Wading Size: 24' x 24' x 1'
Commodore Barry
FLUSHING AND PARK AVENUES, NAVY AND NORTH ELLIOT STREETS (Brooklyn) |
Facility Type: Pools
Phone: (718) 243-2593
Type: Wading Size: 24' x 24' x 1' Type: Intermediate Size: 75' x 60' x 3'
Crotona
173RD STREET AND FULTON AVENUE (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Pools
Phone: (718) 731-6872
Full Location Details Type: Olympic Size: 330' x 120' x 4'
David Fox/PS 251
E. 54TH STREET & AVENUE H (Brooklyn) |
Facility Type: Pools
Phone: (718) 531-2437
Type: Mini Size: 40' x 20' x 3'
Detective Keith L. Williams Field House
106-16 173RD STREET BETWEEN 106TH AND 107TH AVENUES (Queens) |
Cross Streets: Liberty Avenue and 173rd Street
Facility Type: Recreation Centers
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Facilities related to Swimming/Aquatics: Pool (Outdoor)
Douglas and Degraw
THIRD AVENUE AND NEVINS STREET (Brooklyn) |
Facility Type: Pools
Phone: (718) 625-3268
Type: Wading Size: 24' x 24' x 1' Type: Intermediate Size: 75' x 60' x 3'
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Swimming/Aquatics
Team and league sports provide a great opportunity to get fit, socialize, and have fun. Some leagues are casual, while others are more competitive. Email or call the leagues below to find out more about your local team and its players.
NYC Social Sports Club
Boroughs:Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
Age: Adult
Type: Kickball, Bowling, Dodgeball, Broomball, Team Trivia, Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Inner Tube Water Polo, Volleyball, Soccer
NYC Social has offered casually competitive co-ed leagues in and around Manhattan since 2004. With a focus on the social side of recreational leagues, it has become the city's funnest community of active adults.
We offer the following sports: kickball, flag football, volleyball, Dodgeball, mini golf, soccer, bowling, ultimate Frisbee, team trivia, Broomball, and inner tube water polo.
Phone: (212) 929.5353 | Email
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