by YMCA of Greater New York
The Northeast Bronx YMCA in Williamsbridge 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.
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| Monday | 6:30 AM – 9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM – 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM – 9 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM – 9 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM – 9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM – 5 PM |
Branch hours shown; Fall 1 swim programs started Sept 8, 2026; lessons run in multi-week sessions
Paid; member and non-member rates vary by branch
Open daily. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
All ages.
Paid; member and non-member rates vary by branch
Sunday: 8 AM–5 PM · Monday: 6:30 AM–9 PM · Tuesday: 6:30 AM–9 PM · Wednesday: 6:30 AM–9 PM · Thursday: 6:30 AM–9 PM · Friday: 6:30 AM–9 PM · Saturday: 8 AM–5 PM. Branch hours shown; Fall 1 swim programs started Sept 8, 2026; lessons run in multi-week sessions
1250 East 229th Street, 10466, in Williamsbridge, the Bronx.
Yes. Northeast Bronx YMCA Swim Lessons is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by YMCA of Greater New York: ymcanyc.org, or call (347) 389-6140.
A small, shallow neighborhood pool at Edenwald Playground in Edenwald, good for younger kids cooling off in summer. Entry is free and no reservation is needed; bring a padlock for the lockers.
Haffen Park in Williamsbridge 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.
Van Cortlandt Park in Riverdale 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.
Mapes Pool in East Tremont 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.
Penguin City Swim teaches small-group, semi-private and private swim lessons from water babies (6 months) up through adults. Kids progress through skill levels in short 30- or 45-minute classes, with semesters that follow the NYC public school calendar.
The Riverdale Y has a heated 25-yard saltwater pool where kids of all ages and abilities take group or private lessons. Members and non-members can enroll, and stronger swimmers can join the Riverdale Rapids swim team.