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AccessibilityFree Outdoor Pools
Every day during our summer pool season, thousands of visitors head to our city’s free public outdoor pools. Learn more about our pools, and dive in to find an outdoor pool near you!
Pool Season Extended to September 10
Pool season has been extended an additional week! All intermediate- and Olympic-sized pools will remain open through Sunday, September 10, 2017. Mini pools will close on Labor Day.
Pool Hours
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.
Free Swim Programs
Find out more about our learn to swim program, lap swim hours, our youth swim team, and programs for seniors and people with disabilities.
Learn more about free swim programs
Looking for our free Learn to Swim program? Find out more by visiting our Learn to Swim registration page.
Know Before You Go
What to Wear
You’ll need to have a swimsuit to enter the pool area. We may choose to check men’s shorts for a lining if we can’t tell if they are wearing a bathing suit. Feel the need to cover up from the sun? Throw on a plain white shirt or white hat and you’re set. We don’t allow shirts with colors on them on the deck.
Information for Parents
Thinking of bringing floaties? It’s safer to leave them at home and just stay in the shallow end of the pool until everyone learns to swim. Want to venture deeper? Try some of our free swimming classes.
Babies or toddlers can put on swim diapers before they head into the water. While we may be able to find a place to park your stroller, we can’t keep an eye on it for you, so bring it at your own risk.
What to Bring
Make sure you have a sturdy lock when you head out to the pool. It will keep your valuables safe, and let you hit the water feeling more secure about your belongings. Locks are required to enter, and we will not accept luggage locks.
What Not to Bring
You’ll need to leave food, glass bottles, electronic devices, and newspapers at home. Unbound periodicals tend to blow around and create litter, food can be messy to clean up after, and there’s too much water around to make sure your electronics stay safe. Just to be on the safe side, we also recommend leaving valuables like jewelry and credit cards at home.
= Indicates that the pool includes a wheelchair accessible ramp or lift.
Locations
Abe Lincoln Pool
5th Avenue & E. 135th Street- Outdoor Mini Pool
Dimensions: 40' x 20' x 3'
Asser Levy Pool
Asser Levy Place and E. 23rd Street- Outdoor Intermediate Pool
Dimensions: 120' x 45' x 4' - Outdoor Wading Pool
Dimensions: 41.67' x 25' x 1.5'
Dry Dock Pool
E. 10th St. between Aves. C and D- Outdoor Intermediate Pool
Dimensions: 75' x 60' x 3' - Outdoor Wading Pool
Dimensions: 30' x 20' x 1.5'
Frederick Douglass Pool
Amsterdam Ave. between 100th & 102nd Streets- Outdoor Mini Pool
Dimensions: 40' x 20' x 3'
Hamilton Fish Pool
Pitt Street and Houston Street- Outdoor Olympic Pool
Dimensions: 165' x 98' x 3.5' - Outdoor Wading Pool
Dimensions: 67' x 98' x 2.5'
Highbridge Pool
Amsterdam Ave. and W. 173rd Street- Outdoor Olympic Pool
Dimensions: 220' x 162' x 10.5' - Outdoor Wading Pool
Dimensions: 220' x 92' x 2'
Jackie Robinson Pool
Bradhurst Avenue and W. 146th Street- Outdoor Olympic Pool
Dimensions: 235' x 82' x 3.5'
John Jay Pool
East of York Avenue on 77th St.- Outdoor Intermediate Pool
Dimensions: 145' x 49' x 4' - Outdoor Diving Pool
Dimensions: 60' x 40' x 8'
Lasker Pool
110th Street & Lenox Avenue- Outdoor Olympic Pool
Dimensions: 240 'x 190' x 3.75' - Outdoor Wading Pool
Dimensions: 63.5' x 14.5' x 1.25'
Marcus Garvey Pool
124th Street and Fifth Avenue- Outdoor Intermediate Pool
Dimensions: 165' x 75' x 4'
Sheltering Arms Pool
W. 129th Street and Amsterdam Ave.- Outdoor Intermediate Pool
Dimensions: 75' x 60' x 3.5' - Outdoor Wading Pool
Dimensions: 30' x 20' x 1.5'
Thomas Jefferson Pool
E. 112th Street and First Avenue- Outdoor Olympic Pool
Dimensions: 239' x 97' x 4' - Outdoor Wading Pool
Dimensions: 48' x 97' x 1.5'
Tompkins Square Pool
Ave. A between E. 7th & E. 10th Streets- Outdoor Mini Pool
Dimensions: 40' x 20' x 3'
Tony Dapolito Pool
Clarkson St. and Seventh Ave. South- Outdoor Intermediate Pool
Dimensions: 100' x 50' x 9' - Outdoor Diving Pool
Dimensions: 35' x 47' x 9'
Vesuvio Pool
Thompson St. between Spring & Prince Streets- Outdoor Mini Pool
Dimensions: 40' x 20' x 3'
Wagner Pool
E. 124th Street between First and Second Avenues- Outdoor Intermediate Pool
Dimensions: 75' x 60' x 3.5' - Outdoor Wading Pool
Dimensions: 24' x 24' x 9
Astoria Pool
19th Street and 23rd Drive- Outdoor Olympic Pool
Dimensions: 330' x 165' x 4'
Fisher Pool
99th Street and 32nd Avenue- Outdoor Intermediate Pool
Dimensions: 75' x 60' x 3.5' - Outdoor Wading Pool
Dimensions: 20' x 20' x 1'
Fort Totten Pool
338 Story Avenue- Outdoor Intermediate Pool
Dimensions: 75' x 40' x 4' - Outdoor Diving Pool
Dimensions: 35' x 35' x 10.5' - Outdoor Wading Pool
Dimensions: 20' (round) x 1.5'
Liberty Pool
173rd Street and 106th Avenue- Outdoor Intermediate Pool
Dimensions: 75' x 60' x 3' - Outdoor Wading Pool
Dimensions: 20' x 20' x 1'
Marie Curie Park Pool
211th Street & 46th Avenue- Outdoor Mini Pool
Dimensions: 40' x 20' x 3'
PS 186 Playground Pool
Little Neck Parkway & 72nd Avenue- Outdoor Mini Pool
Dimensions: 40' x 20' x 3'
Windmuller Pool
54th Street & 39th Road- Outdoor Mini Pool
Dimensions: 40' x 20' x 3'
Betsy Head Pool
Boyland, Livonia and Dumont Avenues- Outdoor Olympic Pool
Dimensions: 330' x 165' x 4.25
Brooklyn Bridge Park Pop-Up Pool
Pier 2- Outdoor Mini Pool
Dimensions: 50' x 30' x 3.5'
Bushwick Pool
Humboldt Street, Flushing & Bushwick Avenues- Outdoor Intermediate Pool
Dimensions: 75' x 60' x 3' - Outdoor Wading Pool
Dimensions: 30' x 20' x 1'
Commodore Barry Pool
Flushing and Park Avenues, Navy and North Elliot Streets- Outdoor Intermediate Pool
Dimensions: 75' x 60' x 3' - Outdoor Wading Pool
Dimensions: 24' x 24' x 1'
David Fox/PS 251 Pool
E. 54th Street & Avenue H- Outdoor Mini Pool
Dimensions: 40' x 20' x 3'
Douglas and DeGraw Pool
Third Avenue and Nevins Street- Outdoor Intermediate Pool
Dimensions: 75' x 60' x 3' - Outdoor Wading Pool
Dimensions: 24' x 24' x 1'
Glenwood Houses Pool
Farragut Road & Ralph Avenue- Outdoor Mini Pool
Dimensions: 40' x 20' x 3'
Howard Pool
Glenmore and Mother Gaston Blvd., East New York Avenue- Outdoor Intermediate Pool
Dimensions: 75' x 60' x 3' - Outdoor Wading Pool
Dimensions: 30' x 20' x 1'
JHS 57/HS 26 Pool
117 Stuyvesant Avenue- Outdoor Mini Pool
Dimensions: 40' x 20' x 3'This pool is currently closed. Details
Kosciuszko Pool
Marcy Avenue between DeKalb Avenue & Kosciuszko Street- Outdoor Olympic Pool
Dimensions: 230' x 100' x 4' - Outdoor Wading Pool
Dimensions: 42' x 52' x 1.5'
Lindower Park Pool
E. 60th St, Mill Rd. & Strickland Avenue- Outdoor Mini Pool
Dimensions: 40' x 20' x 3'
McCarren Park Pool
McCarren Park- Outdoor Olympic Pool
Dimensions: 329' x 151' x 4.6'
PS 20 Playground Pool
Between Clermont Ave. & Adelphi St.- Outdoor Mini Pool
Dimensions: 40' x 20' x 3'
Red Hook Pool
Bay and Henry Streets- Outdoor Olympic Pool
Dimensions: 330' x 130' x 4'
Sunset Park Pool
Seventh Avenue between 41st and 44th Streets- Outdoor Olympic Pool
Dimensions: 259' x 162' x 3.5'
Bronx River Playground Pool
E. 174th Street & Bronx River Avenue- Outdoor Mini Pool
Dimensions: 40' x 20' x 3'
Claremont Pool
170th Street and Clay Avenue- Outdoor Intermediate Pool
Dimensions: 75' x 60' x 3.5' - Outdoor Wading Pool
Dimensions: 24' x 24' x 1'
Crotona Pool
173rd Street and Fulton Avenue- Outdoor Olympic Pool
Dimensions: 330' x 120' x 4'
Edenwald Houses Pool
Schieffelin Avenue & E. 229th Street- Outdoor Mini Pool
Dimensions: 40' x 20' x 3'
Floating Pool
Tiffany Street & Viele Avenue- Outdoor Intermediate Pool
Dimensions: 82' x 52' x 4'
Haffen Pool
Ely and Burke Avenues- Outdoor Intermediate Pool
Dimensions: 75' x 60' x 3.5' - Outdoor Wading Pool
Dimensions: 24' x 24 x 1'
Mapes Pool
E. 180th Street between Mapes & Prospect Avenues- Outdoor Intermediate Pool
Dimensions: 75' x 60' x 3.5' - Outdoor Wading Pool
Dimensions: 27' x 27' x 1'
Mullaly Pool
E. 164th St. bet. Jerome & River Aves.- Outdoor Intermediate Pool
Dimensions: 75' x 60' x 3.5' - Outdoor Wading Pool
Dimensions: 24' x 24' x 1'
Van Cortlandt Pool
W. 242nd St. and Broadway- Outdoor Intermediate Pool
Dimensions: 164' x 104' x 3.6' - Outdoor Wading Pool
Dimensions: 48' x 48' x 1'
Faber Pool
Faber Street and Richmond Terrace- Outdoor Intermediate Pool
Dimensions: 140' x 76' x 5'
General Douglas Pool
Jefferson Street & Seaver Avenue- Outdoor Mini Pool
Dimensions: 40' x 20' x 3'
Lyons Pool
Pier 6 and Victory Boulevard- Outdoor Olympic Pool
Dimensions: 165' x 100' x 3.5' - Outdoor Wading Pool
- Outdoor Diving Pool
Mariner's Harbor Playground Pool
Grandview Ave. & Continental Place- Outdoor Mini Pool
Dimensions: 40' x 20' x 3'
PS 14 Playground Pool
Tompkins Ave. btwn Hill & Broad Sts.- Outdoor Mini Pool
Dimensions: 40' x 20' x 3'
PS 46 Playground Pool
Parkinson Avenue & Kramer Street- Outdoor Mini Pool
Dimensions: 40' x 20' x 3'
Tottenville Pool
Hylan Boulevard and Joline Avenue- Outdoor Intermediate Pool
Dimensions: 75' x 60' x 3.5' - Outdoor Wading Pool
Dimensions: 24' X24' X 1.5'
West Brighton Pool
Henderson Avenue between Broadway and Chappel Streets- Outdoor Intermediate Pool
Dimensions: 75' x 60' x 3.5' - Outdoor Wading Pool
Dimensions: 24' x 24' x 1.5'
Free Swim Programs
Find out more about free aquatics programs in Parks.
Take free swimming classes at Parks.
Free Sunscreen
Parks is furthering its sun safety efforts by providing free sunscreen to city pools across the five boroughs. Thanks to the American Academy of Dermatology’s SPOT Skin Cancer™ program, our outdoor pools will all have dispensers with free, broad-spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen.
Indoor Pools
Want to swim in a pool all year long? Browse our list of recreation centers with pools, and become a member today.
Be WaterSafe
Stay safe near and in the water. Here are 10 Tips to Stay Water Safe in New York City.
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