PARK FACT:
Originally built in 1914, Betsy Head Memorial Playground housed the city's first recreation facility designed to include a public outdoor swimming pool and bath house.
Betsy Head Memorial Playground
Pools
All 54 Parks outdoor pools are open for the season and remain open until Labor Day. Indoor pools remain open year-round. General hours of operation are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Call individual pools for more specific information.
Please note that recreation center membership ($75 per year for adults; $10 per year for seniors; free for children and teens under the age of 18) is required for the use of our indoor pools.
Safety & Pool Rules
Water & Sun Safety - Tips for staying safe when having fun in the water and sun.
Pool Rules - Rules to know before using Parks swimming pools
Swim Programs
Learn about Parks' free swimming programs for tots, children, teens, and adults. Call Parks' Citywide Aquatics at (718) 760-6969 for more information.
| Name | Location | Phone | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Head | Boyland, Livonia and Dumont Avenues | (718) 965-6581 | Olympic |
| Setting | Size | Accessible | More Info |
| Outdoor | 330' x 165' x 4.25 |  | |
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