Closed for the season · NYC outdoor pools open late June to Labor Day
by NYC Parks
Dry Dock Playground in East Village has a mid-size outdoor pool plus a separate wading pool for toddlers. Kids can splash and swim for free during the summer season, and NYC Parks often runs free Learn to Swim sessions at outdoor pools. Bring a padlock and swimwear.
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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
149 East 10th Street (Dry Dock Playground, near Ave D), 10009, in the East Village, Manhattan.
No. Dry Dock Pool is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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