Closed for the season · NYC outdoor pools open late June to Labor Day
by NYC Parks
John Jay Park in Upper East Side has a large outdoor pool plus a diving 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
John Jay Park, E 77th St near the FDR Drive, 10021, in the Upper East Side, Manhattan.
No. John Jay Pool is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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