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McCarren Park Pool (credit: NYC Parks)
It feels like summer and we’re thinking ahead to those hot days when we just want to spend all day in a swimming pool. Fortunately, there are plenty of indoor and outdoor swimming pools all over Brooklyn where we can cool off, get exercise, and enjoy the summer with our families. While some are membership only, there are many free or reasonable options with day passes. Many of them also offer swimming classes and other fitness classes and facilities. If you are looking for more info about swimming lessons, check out our round up of swimming lessons in Brooklyn here. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Berkeley Carroll” _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”]
The Berkeley Carroll School
Their Athletic Center pool is open to the community for recreational use during early mornings, evenings, and weekends (September through July only). They offer a variety of membership options in addition to group classes for adults and children. The Community Family Swim membership allows parents with young children to use their indoor pool all year long (except for August). They remove two lane lines to create an open area to splash around and swim. Lap swimming is not permitted during family swim times. FAMILY SWIM HOURS: Sundays 2-4 PM (September to Mid-June) and Weekdays 4-6 PM (June 15-July 31) / Cost: $250 per family of four per year / Location: Park Slope
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Camp Olympia
In addition to offering popular swimming and sports classes for all ages, Camp Olympia’s All Sports for All People also has “Family Swim” sessions at indoor swimming pools at John Jay High School, Erasmus Hall, and International High School at Prospect Heights for only $7 per person. You do not need to register in advance (first come, first served) but you can now buy Family Swim Packages to save more money per session. They also have “Lap Swim” sessions for $10 per person in the International High School on Saturdays. HOURS: Family Swim Sundays 4-4:50 pm (John Jay and Erasmus Hall) and Saturdays 2-3 pm (International HS), Lap Swim Saturdays 12:30-1:15 and 1:15-2 PM / COST: Family Swim $7 per person, Lap Swim $10 per person / LOCATION: Park Slope, Prospect Park South, Prospect Heights
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Double D Pool (credit: NYC Parks)
Douglass & Degraw Pool (Double D Pool)
Like other NYC Parks outdoor pools, this “intermediate-sized” pool in Gowanus opens for the season on June 27th. They also have a separate kiddie pool. Pool hours are from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily, with a break for pool cleaning between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Bring a towel and combination lock to keep valuables safely stored while you swim. DO NOT bring food, glass bottles, electronic devices, and newspapers. You must wear a swimsuit to enter the pool area and you can wear a plain white shirt or white hat only to cover up from the sun. They don’t allow shirts of other colors on the pool deck. NYC Parks also offers free swimming classes for all ages at their pools. HOURS: 11 AM – 7 PM / COST: Free / LOCATION: Gowanus
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Kings Bay Y
If you are looking for an indoor swimming pool in Southern Brooklyn, Kings Bay YM-YWHA allows you to purchase a guest pass for the day for $15 per person ($10 for kids under 18 years old). The guest pass allows access to the entire facility including their brand new junior Olympic size swimming pool, sauna and steam room, fitness center, fitness classes, playground, free parking, and more. In addition to offering swimming classes, they reserve the pool for adult swim and open swim time. They also have annual/monthly membership options. HOURS: 7 AM – 9:50 PM most days (see pool schedule) / COST: Guest day passes $15 per adult ($10 for kids under 18 years old) or annual membership options / LOCATION: Sheepshead Bay
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McCarren Hotel & Pool
If you’re willing to pay to avoid the crowds and strict rules of the public pools, the McCarren Hotel has one of the largest outdoor heated swimming pools with day beds and sun loungers, complimentary Wi-Fi, bar and food service. They offer Day Swim Pool Passes for one person for $60 (Monday-Thursday) or $85 (Friday-Sunday). Day pass tickets go on sale 24 hours in advance online and includes pool deck admission and towel service for one. Seating is based upon availability and is first come first served. You may also reserve a pool bed or cabana for additional charges. HOURS: 11 AM – 6 PM / COST: Day Swim Pool Passes $60 (Monday-Thursday) or $85 (Friday-Sunday) / LOCATION: Williamsburg
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McCarren Park Pool (credit: NYC Parks)
McCarren Park Pool
The popular giant pool in McCarren Park opens for the season on June 27th. Pool hours are from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily, with a break for pool cleaning between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Bring a towel and combination lock to keep valuables safely stored while you swim. DO NOT bring food, glass bottles, electronic devices, and newspapers. You must wear a swimsuit to enter the pool area and you can wear a plain white shirt or white hat only to cover up from the sun. They don’t allow shirts of other colors on the pool deck. NYC Parks also offers free swimming classes for all ages at their pools. HOURS: 11 AM – 7 PM / COST: Free / LOCATION: Greenpoint/Williamsburg
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Red Hook Pool (credit: NYC Parks)
Red Hook Recreation Area Outdoor Pool
This Olympic-sized pool in the Red Hook Recreation Area opens for the season on June 27th. They also have a large separate kiddie pool with sprinklers, play area, and benches for parents. Pool hours are from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily, with a break for pool cleaning between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Bring a towel and combination lock to keep valuables safely stored while you swim. DO NOT bring food, glass bottles, electronic devices, and newspapers. You must wear a swimsuit to enter the pool area and you can wear a plain white shirt or white hat only to cover up from the sun. They don’t allow shirts of other colors on the pool deck. NYC Parks also offers free swimming classes for all ages at their pools. HOURS: 11 AM – 7 PM / COST: Free / LOCATION: Red Hook
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YMCA Swimming Pools
The Prospect Park YMCA has two indoor pools that are always busy with swimming lessons, lap swim, family swim, and recreational swim. Unfortunately the smaller pool is closed for repairs, but the large pool is open and Prospect Park Y members have city-wide access to all YMCAs during the closure. And there are plenty of other YMCAs with swimming pools in the borough: Dodge YMCA, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Greenpoint, and more. They do not offer day passes for the pools, but you can sign up for the special city-wide YMCA summer membership before June 30th ($225 per adult or $325 per family) which includes access to pools, classes, and everything else the YMCA has to offer all summer. HOURS: See individual YMCA pool schedule / COST: Summer Membership for $225 per adult or $325 per family (sign up before June 30th) / LOCATIONS: Park Slope, Downtown Brooklyn, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Greenpoint, Coney Island, Cypress Hills, and all over the city.
Prospect Park YMCA
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Asphalt Green Battery Park City
Membership at this recreational facility in Battery Park gives you access to the 25-yard indoor pool (with natural sunlight) that includes family recreational swim hours, warm water teaching and exercise pool, and complimentary water exercise classes. Members can also take advantage of the fitness center, fitness classes, full gymnasium and more. They offer a family membership for one adult and up to two kids ($149/month) or two adults and up to two children ($254/month). You can also visit for the day and use the pool and fitness center for $35. HOURS: Monday-Friday, 5:30am – 10:30pm and Saturday-Sunday 7am – 8pm / COST: $149-254 per month (family membership) or $35 for day pass / Location: Battery Park City
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