16 pools and swim programs for kids on Staten Island, 7 free. Pools and learn-to-swim. Includes Lyons Pool and Faber Pool.
Lyons Pool in Tompkinsville 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.
Faber Pool and Park in Port Richmond has a large 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.
The Broadway YMCA in West Brighton 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.
The South Shore YMCA in Eltingville 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.
Freedom Aquatics teaches its swim school program for kids 3 and up at the South Shore YMCA pool. Children progress from learn-to-swim through skill and technique levels in small classes, with a path onto the club's swim team.
A dedicated kids' swim school with a warm indoor pool, teaching babies from 4 months up through age 12. Levels run from Mini parent-and-baby classes to Junior, Glider and Pro, plus the Swim Force pre-team program.
The Bernikow JCC has both indoor and outdoor pools used for kids' swim lessons, recreational swimming and competitive programs. It is the Staten Island JCC's only branch with pools.
British Swim School holds lessons at this Westerleigh 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.
British Swim School holds lessons at this Eltingville 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.
A small, shallow neighborhood pool at Gen. Douglas MacArthur Park in Dongan Hills, good for younger kids cooling off in summer. Entry is free and no reservation is needed; bring a padlock for the lockers.
A seasonal family swim club on Staten Island's South Shore with an outdoor pool. Kids can join the club's swim and dive team that competes during the summer season.
A small, shallow neighborhood pool at Rev. Dr. Maggie Howard Playground in Stapleton, good for younger kids cooling off in summer. Entry is free and no reservation is needed; bring a padlock for the lockers.
A small, shallow neighborhood pool at Old Town Playground in Old Town, good for younger kids cooling off in summer. Entry is free and no reservation is needed; bring a padlock for the lockers.
Tottenville Pool in Tottenville 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.
Cpl. Thompson Park in West Brighton 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.
A membership-based recreational swim club on Staten Island's South Shore where families spend the season at the pool. Members get access to the club's swimming and recreation facilities.
LittleGotham lists 16 pools and swim programs for kids on Staten Island.
Yes. 7 of 16 are free to attend, including Lyons Pool, Faber Pool, General Douglas MacArthur Mini Pool.
Eltingville (3), West Brighton (2), Pleasant Plains (1).