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PARK FACT:

The park's swimming complex was opened in stages between 1940 and 1942 as part of a massive Work Projects Administration (WPA) capital construction program.

John Jay Park

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FDR Dr., E 76 St. To E 78 St.

Manhattan

Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner

Acres: 3.31

 Pools

Outdoor Pools

Outdoor pool hours are 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. The outdoor pool season began on June 29 and ends Labor Day, September 5.

John Jay Outdoor Intermediate Pool

East of York Avenue on 77th St.
(212) 794-6566
Size: 145' x 49' x 4'
Accessible Accessible

The outdoor pool season for 2011 has ended. Please visit one of our city's indoor pools, or visit this page in summer 2012 for updates.

John Jay Outdoor Diving Pool

East of York Avenue on 77th St.
(212) 794-6566
Size: 60' x 40' x 8'
Not Accessible

The outdoor pool season for 2011 has ended. Please visit one of our city's indoor pools, or visit this page in summer 2012 for updates.

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.

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