Jackie Robinson Park in Harlem has a big Olympic-size outdoor pool. 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
Jackie Robinson Park, Bradhurst Ave near W 146th St, 10039, in Harlem, Manhattan.
No. Jackie Robinson Pool is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
Riverbank's aquatic center has a 50-meter indoor pool used year-round plus an outdoor pool in summer. Families can do open swims for a tiny fee, and the park runs swim instruction for kids.
A mobile swim instruction service that sends certified teachers to residential, building or backyard pools across the five boroughs for one-on-one lessons. Programs cover babies from 4 months, toddlers learning water safety, and older kids and teens working on strokes and endurance.
The Harlem YMCA in Harlem runs YMCA swim lessons in its indoor pool, from parent-and-child water play for babies and toddlers to preschool classes for ages 3–5 and stroke-building levels for school-age kids and teens. Families can also use scheduled family swim times.
Hansborough Recreation Center in Harlem has an indoor pool inside a Parks recreation center. Kids can join family swim periods and seasonal Learn to Swim classes run by NYC Parks. Swimmers need a Parks recreation center membership, which is free for youth.
Highbridge Park in Washington Heights has a big Olympic-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.
Sheltering Arms Playground in Manhattanville 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.