Nothing says summer more than a trip to the pool. NYC’s pools open on Saturday, June 27.
Many of the pools are chock full of history. Eleven Olympic-size pools opened in the 1930s under Parks Department Commissioner Robert Moses. And many are designated landmarks.
We’ve highlighted five of the most refreshing and interesting city pools below — tell us about your personal favorite in the comments section!
All pools are open 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., with a break for cleaning between 3 and 4 p.m. Don’t forget to bring a combination lock. More info and rules on nycgovparks.org