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Top Swimming Pools in NYC
Ok, so it's hot in Manhattan right? Here are some pools to cool off in.


So what do you do on a summer day when the temperature keeps rising? You go to one of NYC's many outdoor pools and cool off in the refreshing water. Clean, well maintained, and absolutely heavenly on those sweltering afternoons, the pools listed below are a great mini-escape from city-life. Most open in the beginning of the summer and remain open for the season, so be sure to find the one nearest you and call for details. You won't be sorry you did so when the next heat wave hits!!

Asser Levy Recreation Center
Outdoor/ Indoor Pool; E. 23rd St @ FDR Drive; 212-447-2020; Hours: Mon - Fri 7am - 9pm, Sat 8am - 4:45pm, Sun 9am - 4:45pm; Free


Carmine Recreation Center

Outdoor/ Indoor Pool; 7th Ave South @ Clarkson St; 212-242-5228; Hours: Mon - Fri 7am - 10pm, Sat 11am - 7pm, Sun 11am - 7pm; Free


Chelsea Piers
Indoor Pool/ Sun Deck; West Side highway @ 22nd St; Chelsea; 212-336-6000; www.chelseapiers.com; $50 Day pass

Dry Dock
Outdoor Pool; E. 10th St (bet Ave C & D); 212-677-4481; Free

Hamilton Fish
Outdoor Pool; Pitt St @ Houston St; 212-387-7687; Hours: Mon - Fri 7am - 8:30pm, Sat 11am - 7pm, Sun 11am -7pm; Free

John Jay
2 Outdoor Pools; East of York Ave @ 77th St; 212-794-6566; Free; FYI: A very clean and fun pool in the summer.

Le Parker Meridien
Glass Covered Pool/ Outdoor Sundeck; Food + Beverage Service; 119 W. 57th St; 212-708-7340; $50 a day

Recreation Center 54
Indoor Pool; E. 54th St (bet 1st & 2nd Ave); 212-397-3154; Hours: Mon - Fri 7am - 9:30pm, Sat 9am - 4pm, Sun Closed, Seniors Only Mon - Fri 2pm - 3pm; Free; FYI: They are re-opening after renovations scheduled for Spring ’04

Recreation Center 59
Indoor Pool; 533 W. 59th St (bet 10th & 11th Ave); 212-397-3159; Hours: Mon - Fri 11am - 4pm, 6pm - 6:45pm, 8:45pm - 10pm, Sat 3:45pm - 5:30pm, Sun Closed; Free

Sheraton Manhattan Hotel
Glass Covered Pool/ Outdoor Sundeck; Food + Beverage Service; 790 7th Ave; Buy tickets at 811 7th Ave (across the street); 212-621-8591

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