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Roy Wilkins Recreation Center in St. Albans 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.
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Open year-round on a lap/family swim schedule; requires an NYC Parks Recreation Center membership
Free for kids with a free youth Recreation Center membership; adult memberships are paid
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Free for kids with a free youth Recreation Center membership; adult memberships are paid
Open year-round on a lap/family swim schedule; requires an NYC Parks Recreation Center membership
117-05 Merrick Boulevard, 11434, in St. Albans, Queens.
Yes. Roy Wilkins Recreation Center Pool is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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