# Swimming for kids in Manhattan (56) > 56 pools and swim programs for kids in Manhattan, 20 free. Pools and learn-to-swim. Includes Asphalt Green Upper East Side – AGUA Swim Academy and Harlem… URL: https://littlegotham.com/borough/manhattan/swimming/ [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) / [Manhattan](https://littlegotham.com/borough/manhattan/) / Swimming ## Swimming for kids in Manhattan 56 pools and swim programs for kids in Manhattan, 20 free. Pools and learn-to-swim. Includes Asphalt Green Upper East Side – AGUA Swim Academy and Harlem YMCA Swim Lessons. [Filter & map these](https://littlegotham.com/explore/?cat=swimming&boro=Manhattan) 20 free 39 indoor ### Other boroughs [Swimming in Brooklyn](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/swimming/) · [Swimming in Queens](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/swimming/) · [Swimming in the Bronx](https://littlegotham.com/borough/bronx/swimming/) · [Swimming in Staten Island](https://littlegotham.com/borough/staten-island/swimming/) · [All swimming in NYC](https://littlegotham.com/category/swimming/) ### By neighborhood [Harlem 7 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-harlem/) · [Upper West Side 6 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-upper-west-side/) · [Chelsea 4 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-chelsea/) · [Midtown East 4 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-midtown-east/) · [East Village 4 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-east-village/) · [Tribeca 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-tribeca/) · [Upper East Side 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-upper-east-side/) · [East Harlem 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-east-harlem/) · [Lincoln Square 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-lincoln-square/) · [Hell's Kitchen 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-hell-s-kitchen/) · [Financial District 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-financial-district/) · [Washington Heights 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-washington-heights/) · [Lower East Side 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-lower-east-side/) · [Battery Park City 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-battery-park-city/) · [Hamilton Heights 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-hamilton-heights/) · [Kips Bay 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-kips-bay/) · [Manhattan Valley 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-manhattan-valley/) · [Central Park 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-central-park/) · [Manhattanville 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-manhattanville/) · [West Village 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-west-village/) · [SoHo 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-soho/) · [Turtle Bay 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-turtle-bay/) Koreatown 1 [Yorkville 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-yorkville/) [Asphalt Green Upper East Side – AGUA Swim Academy](https://littlegotham.com/activity/asphalt-green-upper-east-side-agua-swim-academy/): Yorkville Price on site Asphalt Green Asphalt Green s Yorkville campus hosts its AGUA Swim Academy, with song-and-game classes for babies and toddlers, preschool lessons for ages 3–5, and Foundations and Core levels for kids 5–16\. A free parent-and-child Water Explorers program is also offered. Ages 0–16 Daily Indoor [Harlem YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/harlem-ymca-swim-lessons/): Harlem Price on site YMCA of Greater New York The Harlem YMCA in Harlem 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 [Vanderbilt YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/vanderbilt-ymca-swim-lessons/): Turtle Bay Price on site YMCA of Greater New York The Vanderbilt YMCA in Turtle Bay 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 [14th Street Y Aquatics](https://littlegotham.com/activity/14th-street-y-aquatics/): East Village Price on site 14th Street Y (Educational Alliance) The 14th Street Y has a heated indoor pool with Learn to Swim classes. Babies and toddlers 6–35 months swim alongside a parent or caregiver, and children 3 and older take drop-off lessons by skill level. All ages Indoor [Chelsea Piers Swim School](https://littlegotham.com/activity/chelsea-piers-swim-school/): Chelsea Price on site Chelsea Piers Chelsea Piers new dedicated swim school on the Hudson River piers teaches kids from 3 months through the teen years in a very warm, UV-filtered pool. Lessons progress from water comfort and safety to stroke technique and endurance, in group or one-on-one formats. All ages Indoor [Thomas Jefferson Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/thomas-jefferson-pool/): East Harlem Closed for the season NYC Parks Thomas Jefferson Park in East Harlem 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 [Chinatown YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/chinatown-ymca-swim-lessons/): Lower East Side Price on site YMCA of Greater New York The Chinatown YMCA in Lower East Side 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 [SwimJim Upper West Side - West End Ave](https://littlegotham.com/activity/swimjim-upper-west-side-west-end-ave/): Upper West Side $61.50 SwimJim A small neighborhood swim school in a building basement pool where babies, toddlers and children take group or private lessons. Infant classes include parent participation, and the pool is kept warm at 86-88 degrees. Ages 0+ Sat, Sun Indoor [Tompkins Square Mini Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/tompkins-square-mini-pool/): East Village Closed for the season NYC Parks A small, shallow neighborhood pool at Tompkins Square Park in East Village, 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 [Asphalt Green Battery Park City – AGUA Swim Academy](https://littlegotham.com/activity/asphalt-green-battery-park-city-agua-swim-academy/): Battery Park City Price on site Asphalt Green Asphalt Green s Battery Park City campus hosts its AGUA Swim Academy, with song-and-game classes for babies and toddlers, preschool lessons for ages 3–5, and Foundations and Core levels for kids 5–16\. A free parent-and-child Water Explorers program is also offered. Ages 0–16 Daily Indoor [DanSwim Midtown](https://littlegotham.com/activity/danswim-midtown/): Midtown East $90 Swim and the City Inc. (DanSwim) DanSwim teaches infants, toddlers, children and teens at a Midtown East pool, building water safety first and then strokes. Kids can take small group or private 45-minute lessons, and adaptive lessons are offered for special needs. All ages Tue, Sat, Sun Indoor [Riverbank State Park Pools](https://littlegotham.com/activity/riverbank-state-park-pools/): Hamilton Heights $2 New York State Parks Riverbank s aquatic center has a 50-meter indoor pool used year-round plus an outdoor pool in summer. Families can do open swims for a tiny fee, and the park runs swim instruction for kids. Ages 3–17 Daily Indoor [Splash Fit Swim Club - John Jay College](https://littlegotham.com/activity/splash-fit-swim-club-john-jay-college/): Hell s Kitchen $55 Splash Fit Swim Club Splash Fit runs after-school and weekend kids swim classes in John Jay College s 25-yard pool, from beginner to advanced and team prep. Older kids can try out for the CA Stingrays competitive team for ages 6-18\. All ages Daily Indoor [SwimJim – Upper East Side (Two Sutton Place North)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/swimjim-upper-east-side-two-sutton-place-north/): Upper East Side $61.50 SwimJim SwimJim runs year-round learn-to-swim lessons in a warm indoor pool, starting with parent-and-baby classes and progressing through levels to confident independent swimmers. Families enroll on a monthly basis in group or private lessons. All ages Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun Indoor [Little Swimmers NYC](https://littlegotham.com/activity/little-swimmers-nyc/): Washington Heights Price on site A mobile swim instruction service that sends certified teachers to residential, building or backyard pools across the five boroughs for one-on-one lessons. Programs cover babies from 4 months, toddlers learning water safety, and older kids and teens working on strokes and endurance. Ages 0+ [Penguin City Swim – John Jay College (West 59th St)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/penguin-city-swim-john-jay-college-west-59th-st/): Upper West Side $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 [Penguin City Swim – Midtown East](https://littlegotham.com/activity/penguin-city-swim-midtown-east/): Midtown East $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 [Penguin City Swim – Upper East Side (Moise Safra Center)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/penguin-city-swim-upper-east-side-moise-safra-center/): Upper East Side $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 [SwimJim – Upper West Side (808 Columbus Ave)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/swimjim-upper-west-side-808-columbus-ave/): Upper West Side Price on site SwimJim SwimJim teaches swimming in small classes in warm indoor pools, starting with infants and moving up through stroke development to pre-team level. Lessons are billed monthly, so kids swim steadily through the year. Ages 0–12 Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun Indoor [British Swim School – BMCC](https://littlegotham.com/activity/british-swim-school-bmcc/): Tribeca Price on site British Swim School British Swim School holds lessons at this Tribeca pool, starting with babies as young as 3 months. Kids move from water acclimation to survival skills like floating and rolling over, then on to stroke development; adaptive classes are offered too. All ages Indoor [British Swim School – East Village](https://littlegotham.com/activity/british-swim-school-east-village/): East Village Price on site British Swim School British Swim School holds lessons at this East Village pool, starting with babies as young as 3 months. Kids move from water acclimation to survival skills like floating and rolling over, then on to stroke development; adaptive classes are offered too. All ages Indoor [British Swim School – John Jay College](https://littlegotham.com/activity/british-swim-school-john-jay-college/): Hell s Kitchen Price on site British Swim School British Swim School holds lessons at this Hell s Kitchen pool, starting with babies as young as 3 months. Kids move from water acclimation to survival skills like floating and rolling over, then on to stroke development; adaptive classes are offered too. All ages Indoor [British Swim School – Liberty Terrace](https://littlegotham.com/activity/british-swim-school-liberty-terrace/): Battery Park City Price on site British Swim School British Swim School holds lessons at this Battery Park City pool, starting with babies as young as 3 months. Kids move from water acclimation to survival skills like floating and rolling over, then on to stroke development; adaptive classes are offered too. All ages Indoor [British Swim School – St. Bart s Church](https://littlegotham.com/activity/british-swim-school-st-bart-s-church/): Midtown East Price on site British Swim School British Swim School holds lessons at this Midtown East pool, starting with babies as young as 3 months. Kids move from water acclimation to survival skills like floating and rolling over, then on to stroke development; adaptive classes are offered too. All ages Indoor ### Quick answers How many pools and swim programs for kids are there in Manhattan? LittleGotham lists 56 pools and swim programs for kids in Manhattan. Are there free pools and swim programs for kids in Manhattan? Yes. 20 of 56 are free to attend, including Thomas Jefferson Pool, Tompkins Square Mini Pool, Hamilton Fish Pool. Which neighborhoods in Manhattan have the most pools and swim programs? Harlem (7), Upper West Side (6), Chelsea (4). --- LittleGotham: things to do with kids in New York City. 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