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# Brooklyn’s Public Outdoor Swimming Pools Are Open For The Season
- URL: https://bklyner.com/brooklyns-public-outdoor-swimming-pools-are-open-for-the-season/
- Published: 2018-06-29T15:59:27.000Z
- Updated: 2018-06-29T20:28:20.000Z
- Author: Bklyner
- Tags: Central Brooklyn, City Kid Corner, east flatbush, Kids & Family, North Western Brooklyn, northern brooklyn, Southern Brooklyn, summer, Western Brooklyn, NYC Parks, outdoor pools, public pools, Summer 2018, #wp

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NYC Parks via [Twitter](https://twitter.com/NYCParks?ref=bklyner.com)

As the mercury rises, Brooklynites can cool off at one of the borough’s 15 free outdoor public pools. NYC pools opened on Wednesday, June 27—the first day of summer vacation—and will remain open until Sunday, September 9, so you won’t have to travel far to make a splash.

Pool hours are 11am to 7pm, seven days a week. Note: pools close for an hour between 3pm and 4pm for cleaning.

NYC Parks offers [free swim programs](https://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/aquatics?ref=bklyner.com) such as [Adaptive Acquatics](https://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/aquatics/adaptive-aquatics?ref=bklyner.com) (aquatic exercise therapy for people with disabilities); [Adult Water Exercise](https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/water-exercise?ref=bklyner.com) (water aerobics); [Lap Swim](https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/lap-swim?ref=bklyner.com) (free lap swim hours allow adults to swim laps without interruption); [Senior Splash and Senior Water Aerobics](https://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/aquatics/senior-swim?ref=bklyner.com) (swim instruction and water exercise for seniors); and [Youth Swim Team](https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/swim-team?ref=bklyner.com) (kids ages six through 18 are taught swimming skills and competitive swimming techniques).

Click [here for information on NYC Parks free Learn To Swim classes](https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/learn-to-swim?ref=bklyner.com) for toddlers (1 1/2- to 5- years-old), children (6- to 17-years-old), and adults (18-years-old and up).

> Lap swim hours at our free outdoor pools start on July 5! Sign up, swim, and log your laps to win a prize: [https://t.co/Wd84SgyX6J](https://t.co/Wd84SgyX6J?ref=bklyner.com) [pic.twitter.com/zesRnKFVa2](https://t.co/zesRnKFVa2?ref=bklyner.com)
> 
> — NYC Parks (@NYCParks) [June 26, 2018](https://twitter.com/NYCParks/status/1011641049859743744?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=bklyner.com)

Check out the **pool rules** before you dive in. We’ve narrowed down the list below but you can see the complete list of rules [here](http://www.nycgovparks.org/facility/pools/rules?ref=bklyner.com). Be sure to follow them because pool staff will check before letting you in for a dip.

**Clothing:* Bathing suits required! Pool staff may check men’s shorts for a lining if it isn’t clear if they are wearing a proper bathing suit. Hats may be worn and plain white t-shirts may be worn over bathing suits on the deck for sun protection. Sneakers are not permitted, but rubber flip flops or water shoes are. Colorful shirts are not allowed on the deck.*

**Children under 16 must* be at least eight inches taller than the maximum water depth to enter the pool without adult supervision.*

**Bring your own padlock!* Keep your belongings safe in a locker, but remember to bring your own lock. The city takes no responsibility for lost items.*

**Not allowed in the pool or on the deck:* radios, cameras, cell phones, or other electronics; swimming aids, water toys, or flotation devices; beach chairs, baby strollers, bags, blankets, or beach balls; smoking, pets, glass bottles.*

**You can’t get in a pool if you have:* skin lesions, sores, or inflamed eyes, mouth, nose, or ear discharge, a communicable disease, or any type of bandage on your body.*

**You must take a shower* in the locker room before entering the pool.*

**No booze allowed!* Eating or drinking is permitted only in designated areas.*

**Reading materials:* Books and bound periodicals are permitted on the pool deck. Newspapers are not.*

> NYC’s free outdoor pools are officially open for summer! ??‍♀️ Find a pool near you and know what to bring: [https://t.co/127NuThFkE](https://t.co/127NuThFkE?ref=bklyner.com) [pic.twitter.com/hy1iXUHOGK](https://t.co/hy1iXUHOGK?ref=bklyner.com)
> 
> — NYC Parks (@NYCParks) [June 27, 2018](https://twitter.com/NYCParks/status/1011989038142812161?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=bklyner.com)

**And now for the pools!** Hours are 11am to 7pm daily (with a one hour break from 3pm and 4pm for cleaning), except for the Brooklyn Bridge Park pop-up pool, which is open 10am to 6pm. When it’s super hot outside, pool hours may be extended until 8pm—check the [NYC Parks Twitter](https://twitter.com/NYCParks?ref=bklyner.com) account for updates.

[**Betsy Head Park Pool**](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/betsyheadmemorial/facilities/pools?ref=bklyner.com)  
*Boyland, Livonia & Dumont Avenues, Brownsville, 718-257-1635*  
This Olympic-sized pool has learn-to-swim programs, a swim team, and exercise programs for seniors. This pool was built as a [WPA project](http://www.nyc.gov/html/lpc/downloads/pdf/reports/BetsyHead.pdf?ref=bklyner.com).

[**Brooklyn Bridge Park Pop-Up Pool**](http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/attractions/pop-up-pool?ref=bklyner.com)  
*Pier 2, Brooklyn Bridge Park, 718-222-9939*  
This mini-sized pool (30 feet by 50 feet and max three feet deep) allows swimmers in 45-minute sessions from 10am to 6pm, with wristbands available 15 minutes before each session. They’ve got different rules from the other city pools, so check those out [here](https://brooklynbridgepark.s3.amazonaws.com/p/1554/14%5F0625%5Fpopuppool.pdf?ref=bklyner.com).

[**Bushwick Playground Pool**](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/bushwick-playground-and-pool/facilities/outdoor-pools/bushwick-pool?ref=bklyner.com)  
*Humboldt Street, Flushing & Bushwick Avenues, Bushwick, 718-452-2116*  
An intermediate-sized pool and a wading pool. They’ve got learn-to-swim programs and a swim team. Feels a little small, and because of that, can feel crowded.

[**Commodore Barry Park Pool**](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/commodorebarrypark/facilities/pools?ref=bklyner.com)  
*Flushing & Park Avenues, Navy & North Elliot Streets, Fort Greene, 718-243-2593*  
They’ve got an intermediate-sized pool and a wading pool, plus learn-to-swim programs and a swim team. [Reviews](http://www.yelp.com/biz/commodore-barry-pool-brooklyn?ref=bklyner.com) say it’s not too crowded because of its out-of-the-way location.

[**David Fox/PS 251 Mini** ](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/foxplayground%5Fbrooklyn/facilities/pools?ref=bklyner.com)  
*E 54th Street & Avenue H, Flatlands, 718-531-2437*  
This mini-sized pool measures 40 feet x 20 feet x 3 feet deep.

[**Douglas & Degraw Pool**](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/thomasgreeneplayground/facilities/pools?ref=bklyner.com)  
*Third Avenue & Nevins Street, Gowanus, 718-625-3268*  
AKA Double D, there’s an intermediate-sized pool and a wading pool, plus learn-to-swim programs and a swim team.

**[Glenwood Houses Pool](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/glenwood-playground/facilities/outdoor-pools/glenwood-houses-pool?ref=bklyner.com)**  
*Farragut Road & Ralph Avenue, Flatlands, 718-531–2480*  
This mini-sized pool measures 40 feet x 20 feet x 3 feet deep.

[**Howard Pool**](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/howardplayground/facilities/pools?ref=bklyner.com)  
*Glenmore & Mother Gaston Boulevard, Brownsville, 718-385–1023*  
The Brownsville pool has an intermediate-sized pool and a wading pool, and offers learn-to-swim programs and exercise programs for seniors.

> Outdoor pool hours are extended to 8 p.m. from Friday, June 29 through Sunday, July 1 at all Olympic and intermediate-sized pools! [#BeatTheHeat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BeatTheHeat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=bklyner.com): Find a FREE outdoor pool near you at [https://t.co/127NuThFkE](https://t.co/127NuThFkE?ref=bklyner.com). [#heatwave](https://twitter.com/hashtag/heatwave?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=bklyner.com) [pic.twitter.com/3mt12puIoj](https://t.co/3mt12puIoj?ref=bklyner.com)
> 
> — NYC Parks (@NYCParks) [June 29, 2018](https://twitter.com/NYCParks/status/1012686385424330756?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=bklyner.com)

**[JHS 57/HS 26 Pool](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/jesseowensplayground/facilities/pools?ref=bklyner.com)**  
*117 Stuyvesant Avenue, Bed-Stuy, 718-452-0519*  
With the large Kosciuszko pool just about a mile away, this mini-sized pool might be a good option if you’re looking for a smaller environment for yourself or the kids. **(Note: The [NYC Parks website](https://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/outdoor-pools?utm%5Fmedium=web&utm%5Fcampaign=misclinks&utm%5Fsource=article%5Fbody&utm%5Fcontent=intra) states, “This pool is currently closed.” Call before you go.)**

[**Kosciuszko Pool**](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/B351/facilities/pools?ref=bklyner.com)  
*Marcy Avenue between DeKalb Avenue & Kosciuszko Street, Bed-Stuy, 718-622-5271*  
A popular destination on hot days, there can be a line to get into this spot with an Olympic-sized pool and a wading pool. It’s got learn-to-swim programs, a swim team, and exercise programs for seniors.

[**Lindower Park Pool**](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/lindower-park/facilities/outdoor-pools/lindower-park-pool?ref=bklyner.com)  
*E. 60th Street, Mill Road & Strickland Avenue, Mill Basin, 718-531-4852*  
It’s a mini-sized pool, and much like the other smaller options in Brooklyn, there’s not too much going on, though if you get rained out, there is a [bowling alley](http://strike10lanes.com/?ref=bklyner.com) nearby.

[**McCarren Park Pool**](http://mccarrenpark.com/?ref=bklyner.com)  
*776 Lorimer St, Greenpoint, 311*  
The rehabilitated Olympic-size pool offers the adult lap swim program, learn-to-swim classes for kids and adults, water aerobics for adults, a swim team, and exercise programs for seniors. Additionally, it’s one of only two Brooklyn pools with an [Adapted Aquatics Program](http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/aquatics/adapted-instruction?ref=bklyner.com) for people with physical ailments.

[**PS 20 Playground Pool**](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/parhamplayground/facilities/pools?ref=bklyner.com)  
*Clermont Avenue between Willoughby & Dekalb Avenues, Fort Greene, 718-625-6101*  
The last of the mini-sized pools on the list also measures 40 feet x 20 feet x 3 feet deep.

[**Red Hook Pool**](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/redhookpark/facilities/pools?ref=bklyner.com)  
*Bay & Henry Streets, Red Hook, 718-722-3211*  
It may be the least crowded of the Olympic-sized pools in Brooklyn, but it still attracts a lot of kids on a hot day.

[**Sunset Park Pool**](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/sunsetpark/facilities/pools?ref=bklyner.com)  
*Seventh Avenue between 41st & 44th Streets, Sunset Park, 718-972-2180*  
The park with the best views in the city also has an Olympic-sized pool, all the swim programs, plus an [Adapted Aquatics program](http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/aquatics/adapted-instruction?ref=bklyner.com).