# Swimming for kids in Queens (23) > 23 pools and swim programs for kids in Queens, 9 free. Pools and learn-to-swim. Includes Flushing YMCA Swim Lessons and Jamaica YMCA Swim Lessons. URL: https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/swimming/ [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) / [Queens](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/) / Swimming ## Swimming for kids in Queens 23 pools and swim programs for kids in Queens, 9 free. Pools and learn-to-swim. Includes Flushing YMCA Swim Lessons and Jamaica YMCA Swim Lessons. [Filter & map these](https://littlegotham.com/explore/?cat=swimming&boro=Queens) 9 free 15 indoor ### Other boroughs [Swimming in Manhattan](https://littlegotham.com/borough/manhattan/swimming/) · [Swimming in Brooklyn](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/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 [Forest Hills 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-forest-hills/) · [Little Neck 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-little-neck/) · [Flushing 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-flushing/) · [Jamaica 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-jamaica/) · [Bayside 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-bayside/) · [Bellerose 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-bellerose/) · [College Point 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-college-point/) · [Howard Beach 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-howard-beach/) · [Rego Park 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-rego-park/) · [Astoria 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-astoria/) · [East Elmhurst 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-east-elmhurst/) · [Flushing Meadows Corona Park 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-flushing-meadows-corona-park/) · [St. Albans 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-st-albans/) · [Woodside 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-woodside/) · [Long Island City 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-long-island-city/) · [Ridgewood 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-ridgewood/) · [Arverne 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-arverne/) [Flushing YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/flushing-ymca-swim-lessons/): Flushing Price on site YMCA of Greater New York The Flushing YMCA in Flushing 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 [Jamaica YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/jamaica-ymca-swim-lessons/): Jamaica Price on site YMCA of Greater New York The Jamaica YMCA in Jamaica 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 [Long Island City YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/long-island-city-ymca-swim-lessons/): Long Island City Price on site YMCA of Greater New York The Long Island City YMCA in Long Island City 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 [Ridgewood YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/ridgewood-ymca-swim-lessons/): Ridgewood Price on site YMCA of Greater New York The Ridgewood YMCA in Ridgewood 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 [Astoria Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/astoria-pool/): Astoria Closed for the season NYC Parks Astoria Park in Astoria 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 [Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/flushing-meadows-corona-park-aquatic-center/): Flushing Meadows Corona Park Free NYC Parks Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Flushing Meadows has an indoor Olympic-size competition pool plus a separate diving well plus a diving pool. 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 [Fort Totten Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/fort-totten-pool/): Bayside Closed for the season NYC Parks Fort Totten Park in Bayside has a mid-size outdoor pool plus a separate wading pool for toddlers and a diving 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 [Rockaway YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/rockaway-ymca-swim-lessons/): Arverne Price on site YMCA of Greater New York The Rockaway YMCA in Arverne 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 [Roy Wilkins Recreation Center Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/roy-wilkins-recreation-center-pool/): St. Albans Free NYC Parks 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. All ages Indoor [British Swim School at LA Fitness Howard Beach](https://littlegotham.com/activity/british-swim-school-at-la-fitness-howard-beach/): Howard Beach $43.50 British Swim School Kids take British Swim School lessons in the LA Fitness pool, starting with water-survival skills and moving on to strokes. Under-3s have their own acclimation levels, and older kids progress up to a pre-swim-team level. All ages Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun Indoor [Saf-T-Swim Little Neck](https://littlegotham.com/activity/saf-t-swim-little-neck/): Little Neck $43 Saf-T-Swim An indoor swim school where babies start in parent-and-child classes and older kids progress through group, semi-private or private lessons. There are also adaptive one-on-one lessons for children with special needs and swim-team training for stronger swimmers. All ages Daily Indoor [Cross Island YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/cross-island-ymca-swim-lessons/): Bellerose Price on site YMCA of Greater New York The Cross Island YMCA in Bellerose 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 [Dolphin Swimming - Flagship Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/dolphin-swimming-flagship-pool/): Flushing Price on site Dolphin Swimming Training Center The Flushing flagship of a swim training center where kids advance through eight learn-to-swim levels before joining the competitive swim team. The center also offers kids basketball and karate programs. All ages Indoor [Park City Swim Club](https://littlegotham.com/activity/park-city-swim-club/): Rego Park Price on site A Rego Park swim club with a heated Olympic-size pool and a separate heated kiddie pool for small children. The club offers swim lessons for kids during the season. All ages Outdoor [Take Me to the Water – 75th Road](https://littlegotham.com/activity/take-me-to-the-water-75th-road/): Forest Hills Price on site Take Me to the Water A Take Me to the Water swim school pool in Forest Hills. Babies 6 months to 3 years can join Baby & Me classes, while older kids learn in small groups, semi-private or private 30-minute lessons, with a swim team for advanced swimmers. All ages Indoor [Take Me to the Water – Forest Hills Jewish Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/take-me-to-the-water-forest-hills-jewish-center/): Forest Hills Price on site Take Me to the Water A Take Me to the Water swim school pool in Forest Hills. Babies 6 months to 3 years can join Baby & Me classes, while older kids learn in small groups, semi-private or private 30-minute lessons, with a swim team for advanced swimmers. All ages Indoor [Tanenbaum Family Pool (Commonpoint Queens)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/tanenbaum-family-pool-commonpoint-queens/): Little Neck $35 Commonpoint Queens Indoor pool and fitness facility in Little Neck where families can swim and kids can take swim lessons or join a competitive swim team. Membership is low-cost monthly. All ages Indoor [Fisher Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/fisher-pool/): East Elmhurst Closed for the season NYC Parks Fisher Pool in East Elmhurst 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 [Freestyle Swim](https://littlegotham.com/activity/freestyle-swim/): College Point Price on site Freestyle Swim Swimming School A College Point swim school where kids work through a numbered level system toward advanced stroke skills. The school also fields a swim team for more experienced young swimmers. All ages Indoor [Liberty Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/liberty-pool/): Jamaica Closed for the season NYC Parks Detective Keith L. Williams Park in Jamaica 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 [Marie Curie Park Mini Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/marie-curie-park-mini-pool/): Bayside Closed for the season NYC Parks A small, shallow neighborhood pool at Marie Curie Playground in Bayside, 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 [PS 186 Playground Mini Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/ps-186-playground-mini-pool/): Bellerose Closed for the season NYC Parks A small, shallow neighborhood pool at Castlewood Playground in Bellerose, 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 [Windmuller Mini Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/windmuller-mini-pool/): Woodside Closed for the season NYC Parks A small, shallow neighborhood pool at Lawrence Virgilio Playground in Woodside, 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 Queens? LittleGotham lists 23 pools and swim programs for kids in Queens. Are there free pools and swim programs for kids in Queens? Yes. 9 of 23 are free to attend, including Astoria Pool, Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center, Fort Totten Pool. Which neighborhoods in Queens have the most pools and swim programs? Forest Hills (2), Little Neck (2), Flushing (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)