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Asser Levy Playground

Asser Levy

Located at Asser Levy Place and E. 23rd Street

In addition to an outdoor intermediate pool and an outdoor wading pool, Asser Levy Recreation Center also houses an indoor intermediate pool.

Indoor Pools

To use an indoor pool, you must have a Recreation Center membership.

Indoor Intermediate Pool

This is an Accessible PoolDimensions: 66' x 26' x 8'

Outdoor Pools

Outdoor pool hours are free and open to the public from 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., with a break for pool cleaning between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Early morning and late night adult lap swim hours are also available at select locations. The outdoor pool season begins on June 28 and ends Labor Day, September 3.

For a complete list of outdoor swim programs, including learn to swim and senior hours, please visit our Citywide Aquatics page.

Outdoor Intermediate Pool

This is an Accessible PoolDimensions: 120' x 45' x 4'

The outdoor pool season begins again in summer 2013. Please visit one of our city's indoor pools in the interim.

Outdoor Wading Pool

Dimensions: 41.67' x 25' x 1.5'

The outdoor pool season begins again in summer 2013. Please visit one of our city's indoor pools in the interim.

Related Information

Pool Rules - Rules to know before using Parks swimming pools.

Swimming Programs

Learn about Parks’ free swimming programs for tots, children, teens, and adults. Call Parks’ Citywide Aquatics at (718) 760-6969 for more information.

Directions to Asser Levy Playground

  • Asser Levy Park & Aquarium
  • Asser Levy Recreation Center pool
  • Asser Levy Playground
  • Asser Levy Playground Basketball Courts

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