Closed for the season · NYC outdoor pools open late June to Labor Day
by NYC Parks
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.
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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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All ages.
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
Sheltering Arms Playground, Amsterdam Ave at W 129th St, 10027, in Manhattanville, Manhattan.
No. Sheltering Arms Pool is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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