# Swimming for kids in the Bronx (17) > 17 pools and swim programs for kids in the Bronx, 10 free. Pools and learn-to-swim. Includes Crotona Pool and The Floating Pool at Barretto Point Park. URL: https://littlegotham.com/borough/bronx/swimming/ [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) / [Bronx](https://littlegotham.com/borough/bronx/) / Swimming ## Swimming for kids in the Bronx 17 pools and swim programs for kids in the Bronx, 10 free. Pools and learn-to-swim. Includes Crotona Pool and The Floating Pool at Barretto Point Park. [Filter & map these](https://littlegotham.com/explore/?cat=swimming&boro=Bronx) 10 free 7 indoor ### Other boroughs [Swimming in Manhattan](https://littlegotham.com/borough/manhattan/swimming/) · [Swimming in Brooklyn](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/swimming/) · [Swimming in Queens](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/swimming/) · [Swimming in Staten Island](https://littlegotham.com/borough/staten-island/swimming/) · [All swimming in NYC](https://littlegotham.com/category/swimming/) ### By neighborhood [Riverdale 4 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-riverdale/) · [Mott Haven 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-mott-haven/) · [Williamsbridge 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-williamsbridge/) · [Claremont Village 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-claremont-village/) · [Crotona Park 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-crotona-park/) · [Edenwald 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-edenwald/) · [Hunts Point 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-hunts-point/) · [Highbridge 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-highbridge/) East Tremont 1 [Soundview 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-soundview/) · [Castle Hill 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-castle-hill/) · [Melrose 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-melrose/) [Castle Hill YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/castle-hill-ymca-swim-lessons/): Castle Hill Price on site YMCA of Greater New York The Castle Hill YMCA in Castle Hill runs YMCA swim lessons in its indoor and outdoor pools, 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. All ages Daily [Crotona Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/crotona-pool/): Crotona Park Closed for the season NYC Parks Crotona Park in Crotona Park 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. All ages Outdoor [Northeast Bronx YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/northeast-bronx-ymca-swim-lessons/): Williamsbridge Price on site 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. All ages Daily Indoor [The Floating Pool at Barretto Point Park](https://littlegotham.com/activity/the-floating-pool-at-barretto-point-park/): Hunts Point Closed for the season NYC Parks Barretto Point Park in Hunts Point has a lap pool built into a barge moored on the East River. 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. All ages Outdoor [La Central YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/la-central-ymca-swim-lessons/): Melrose Price on site YMCA of Greater New York The La Central YMCA in Melrose 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. All ages Indoor [Penguin City Swim – Riverdale](https://littlegotham.com/activity/penguin-city-swim-riverdale/): Riverdale $52 Penguin City Swim 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. All ages Indoor [Aquabilities with Jennifer - The Whitehall](https://littlegotham.com/activity/aquabilities-with-jennifer-the-whitehall/): Riverdale Price on site Aquabilities with Jennifer A learn-to-swim program with a Riverdale pool location at the Whitehall, offering small group and private lessons for kids. It also works with fearful swimmers and provides aquatic therapy. All ages Indoor [Riverdale Y Swim](https://littlegotham.com/activity/riverdale-y-swim/): Riverdale Price on site Riverdale Y 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. All ages Indoor [Van Cortlandt Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/van-cortlandt-pool/): Riverdale Closed for the season NYC Parks 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. All ages Outdoor [Claremont Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/claremont-pool/): Claremont Village Closed for the season NYC Parks Claremont Park in Claremont 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. All ages Outdoor [Edenwald Houses Mini Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/edenwald-houses-mini-pool/): Edenwald Closed for the season NYC Parks 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. All ages Outdoor [Foster Pool (Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/foster-pool-rev-t-wendell-foster-park/): Highbridge Closed for the season NYC Parks Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park and Recreation Center in Highbridge 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. All ages Outdoor [Haffen Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/haffen-pool/): Williamsbridge Closed for the season NYC Parks 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. All ages Outdoor [Mapes Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/mapes-pool/): East Tremont Closed for the season NYC Parks 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. All ages Outdoor [Splash Fit Swim Club - The Crescendo](https://littlegotham.com/activity/splash-fit-swim-club-the-crescendo/): Mott Haven $55 Splash Fit Swim Club A Mott Haven location of Splash Fit, a Harlem-founded swim school focused on water safety. Babies, toddlers and kids 4 and up take small, ability-based classes, with team prep for stronger swimmers. All ages Indoor [St. Mary s Recreation Center Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/st-mary-s-recreation-center-pool/): Mott Haven Free NYC Parks St. Mary s Recreation Center in Mott Haven 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. All ages Indoor [Thompson Mini Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/thompson-mini-pool/): Soundview Closed for the season NYC Parks A small, shallow neighborhood pool at Capt. William Harry Thompson Playground in Soundview, good for younger kids cooling off in summer. Entry is free and no reservation is needed; bring a padlock for the lockers. All ages Outdoor ### Quick answers How many pools and swim programs for kids are there in the Bronx? LittleGotham lists 17 pools and swim programs for kids in the Bronx. Are there free pools and swim programs for kids in the Bronx? Yes. 10 of 17 are free to attend, including Crotona Pool, The Floating Pool at Barretto Point Park, Van Cortlandt Pool. Which neighborhoods in the Bronx have the most pools and swim programs? Riverdale (4), Mott Haven (2), Williamsbridge (2). --- LittleGotham: things to do with kids in New York City. [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) · [Search](https://littlegotham.com/explore/) · [llms.txt](https://littlegotham.com/llms.txt) · [Sitemap](https://littlegotham.com/sitemap.xml) · [Open data (JSON)](https://littlegotham.com/data/activities.json)