General Douglas MacArthur Mini Pool
A small, shallow neighborhood pool at Gen. Douglas MacArthur Park in Dongan Hills, 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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A dedicated kids' swim school with a warm indoor pool, teaching babies from 4 months up through age 12. Levels run from Mini parent-and-baby classes to Junior, Glider and Pro, plus the Swim Force pre-team program.
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Lessons billed monthly; hours vary by day
$44 per group lesson; $50 annual membership fee per child
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Ages 0–12.
$44 per group lesson; $50 annual membership fee per child
Lessons billed monthly; hours vary by day
2626 Hylan Boulevard, 10306, in New Dorp, Staten Island.
Yes. Goldfish Swim School is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by Goldfish Swim School: goldfishswimschool.com, or call (516) 212-8054.
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