NYC public pools are now open daily until Sunday, September 10. Pool hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. You’ll need to have a swimsuit to enter the pool area. No floaties allowed. Locks are required to enter, bring a sturdy lock with you. You will need to leave food, glass bottles, electronic devices, and newspapers at home.
Pools in our neighborhood
- Douglas and DeGraw Pool in Gowanus
- Commodore Barry Pool by the Navy Yard
- Red Hook Pool between Bay and Henry Streets
- PS 20 Playground mini pool in Fort Greene
Free learn to swim program in Red Hook
Free swim lessons are offered for ages 1.5 to 17 in the Red Hook pool this summer. Enter the lottery for various summer sessions here.