Doesn't this look amazing?! The design for McCarren Park Pool
We love summer in Brooklyn, but sometimes the heat and humidity can be pretty unbearable. Luckily, we have access to numerous local and FREE outdoor pools, indoor pools, wading pools and Olympic-sized swimming pools where we can cool-off and have some refreshing relief with our families. In fact, in NYC alone we have access to 54 outdoor pools where you and your family can enjoy a day of swimming from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm starting on June 28, 2012.
This summer’s most anticipated pools in Brooklyn, the pop-up pool at Pier 2 and the $50 million renovation of McCarren Park Pool, will also open on June 28th.
Indoor pools are also open year-round but you have to pay a small fee — Recreation center membership ($150 per year for adults; $25 per year for seniors; free for children and teens under the age of 18) is required for the use of indoor pools. Throughout the summer, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation also offers some fantastic swim programs and free instruction for tots, kids and adults that we listed below.
Enjoy the summer and be sure to check back for an updated list of our Brooklyn pools when the parks department updates their list!
Looking for a free Learn to Swim program?
Find out more by visiting the Learn to Swim registration page.
Swim Programs
Learn about adult lap swimming and Parks’ other free swimming programs for tots, children, teens, and adults. Call Parks’ Citywide Aquatics at (718) 760-6969 for more information.
Safety and Pool Rules:
Pool Rules – Rules to know before using Brooklyn swimming pools.
- Bathing suits must be worn on the deck and in the water. Men’s bathing suits must have mesh linings. Hats may be worn on the deck for sun protection but are not allowed in the water. Plain white T-shirts may be worn over bathing suits if desired. Sneakers are not permitted. Rubber flip flops or water shoes are permitted.
- No urinating or defecating in the pools.
- Children under 16 must be at least eight inches taller than the maximum water depth to enter the pool without adult supervision. Specific height requirements are posted at every pool.
- No person will be permitted in the pool having: skin lesions, sores, or inflamed eyes, mouth, nose, or ear discharge, carrying communicable disease or having any type of bandage, adhesive tape, etc., on their body.
- All bathers must take a shower in the locker room before entering the pool.
- Patrons must provide and use their own padlock. No responsibility is assumed for lost articles. A standard master or combination lock is recommended. Small luggage locks are not permitted.
- The use of swimming aids, water toys, and flotation devices is prohibited.
- Electronic equipment, including radios, cameras, and cellular phones, is not allowed on pool deck.
- Eating or drinking is permitted only in designated areas. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
- Beach chairs, baby strollers, bags, blankets, or beach balls are not permitted on the pool deck. We will make our best effort to secure strollers.
- Follow the directives of lifeguards, Parks staff, and the police.
- Ball playing, running, jumping, using profane language or other forms of disruptive and disorderly behavior are prohibited.
- No diving, except in designated areas.
- No smoking, pets, or glass bottles permitted.
- Books and bound periodicals are permitted on the pool deck. Newspapers are not.