Closed for the season · NYC outdoor pools open late June to Labor Day
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A small, shallow neighborhood pool at Old Town Playground in Old Town, 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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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
255 Parkinson Avenue (Old Town Playground), 10305, Staten Island.
No. PS 46 Playground Mini Pool is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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.
A small, shallow neighborhood pool at Rev. Dr. Maggie Howard Playground in Stapleton, good for younger kids cooling off in summer. Entry is free and no reservation is needed; bring a padlock for the lockers.
The Bernikow JCC has both indoor and outdoor pools used for kids' swim lessons, recreational swimming and competitive programs. It is the Staten Island JCC's only branch with pools.
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.
The Broadway YMCA in West Brighton 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.
Lyons Pool in Tompkinsville 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.