Floating Pool
The "Floating Pool Lady," a seven-lane pool on a barge, has arrived in Barretto Point Park in the Bronx and she’ll be staying through the summer.
Come swim in this unique public pool, with its beautiful view of New York City's waterfront. The freshwater Floating Pool features a pool house, locker rooms, bathrooms, and all the amenities of a standard pool, as well as a gangplank to take you from the land to the pool. The entire facility is ADA compliant.
Learn to Swim
Free swimming classes are offered for children ages 1 1/2 to 16 every weekday from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. For more information, visit the Learn to Swim page.
Location & Phone Number:
Barretto Point Park, at Tiffany Street and Viele Avenue in the
Hunts Point neighborhood of the Bronx. (718) 430-4601
Pool Hours of Operation:
Sunday–Saturday: 11:00
a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
From June 29, 2010 to September 6, 2010 (Labor Day)
Related Information
Parks Pools: More about pools in your neighborhood.Pool Rules: Things to know before you swim.
Swim Programs: Learn to swim or swim with the best at our free swimming programs!