A small, shallow neighborhood pool at Fox Playground in Flatlands, good for younger kids cooling off in summer. Entry is free and no reservation is needed; bring a padlock for the lockers.
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Summer only: NYC Parks outdoor pools typically open late June and close around Labor Day; usually daily 11 AM–7 PM with a mid-afternoon cleaning break
Free; no reservation; bring a padlock
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Free; no reservation; bring a padlock
Summer only: NYC Parks outdoor pools typically open late June and close around Labor Day; usually daily 11 AM–7 PM with a mid-afternoon cleaning break
1037 East 54th Street (Fox Playground), 11234, in Flatlands, Brooklyn.
No. David Fox / PS 251 Mini Pool is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
A small, shallow neighborhood pool at Glenwood Playground in Flatlands, good for younger kids cooling off in summer. Entry is free and no reservation is needed; bring a padlock for the lockers.
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