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FREE NYC pools!!! It's summertime in NYC! Get ready to hit the pool this season! Here are a few things you need to know before you go: 🏊♀️You’ll need to have a swimsuit to enter the pool area. 🏊♀️Pool hours are from 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. daily, with a break for pool cleaning between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. 🏊♂️Feel the need to cover up from the sun? Throw on a plain white shirt or white hat and you’re set. Shirts with colors are not allowed on the deck. 🔐Bring a sturdy lock when you head out to the pool. Bags are not allowed on deck, you must store everything you bring in the lockers. You need a REAL lock, luggage locks are not accepted... this was my rookie mistake the first time I went. 🏊You’ll need to leave food, glass bottles, electronic devices, and newspapers at home. 🏊♀️Live close by? I would walk over in my bathing suit and shorts, no phone no bag, do some laps and head home. Saves the hassle of bringing a lock and unnecessary items! 🏊♀️Due to the current national lifeguard shortage, all swim programs have been cancelled for summer 2022 🏊🏼♀️Pools in all boroughs! For locations head to the link in bio! There is still plenty of time to enjoy NYC pools, Olympic and intermediate-sized outdoor pools will remain open through September 11 and mini pools will close on Labor Day. Tag your friends and share this post if you plan to visit any pools this summer! Fun fact: Did you know Astoria Park pool is the largest swimming pool in NYC? It's the pool featured in the Reel! #nycparks #nycpools #nycpool #nycsummer #summerinnyc #nycvibes #thingstodoinnyc #nycliving #newyorktips #newyorkertips #freenyc #explorenycfree
explorenycfreeexplorenycfree
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Wow. Such a beautiful place!! We had the best time here. After reading some of the reviews, I was prepared for very rude service, which didn't come true. You must come knowing there are a few rules, though. To go into the pool area itself, you must: 1) be wearing swimsuits or white shirts; 2) leave all of your belongings inside the cabinets in the changing rooms. Exceptions are flip-flops, water bottles and towels; 3) this means no cell phones in the pool area; 4) this also means you must have a specific, very big lock to come inside. Luckily, some folks sell those locks right in front of the entrance for 14 dollars each, along with other pool swimwear; 5) shake your towel on your way into the pool to show you're not disrespecting these rules; 6) take a shower before going into the pool area. We thought the pool was very democratic. It had shallow and deep sides; places for doing laps and places for just hanging; very young and older people there; sprinklers for kids; it's free! And offers free sunscreen as well. It was pretty crowded on a Summer Saturday. We got there at 10:59 and there was a long line waiting for the pool to open. However, we wound up getting in pretty fast! Maybe 15 minutes total in line? The pool also closes at 3 PM for cleaning and everyone must leave. Then they reopen at 4 PM.
Fernanda Albuquerque de AraujoFernanda Albuquerque de Araujo
170
It's been about 20 years since I've last been to this Pool. Back in Middle School in the late 90s during the Summer, my class would come here at least twice a Summer and it's always been a blast. Now as an almost middle aged adult in an attempt to weather through almost triple digit weather, Astoria Pool hasn't lost its charm. As good as the trip was, it isn't perfect. Since it was a hot day, there was a rather long queue that I had to wait through, which fortunately wasn't as long as I thought it would be. There are a couple of rules and regulations which do make enough sense to follow. No electronics in the pool area, you must have a lock for your locker and shower before and after being in the pool. A towel is recommended. The one drawback would be the locker rooms. I dunno how the women's one looks like since I'm a man but the men's locker leaves a lot to be desired. I know it's a public use facility but it could be more taken care of so it would look less like a Gulag from Call of Duty: Warzone, plus the lockers are pretty small, I was amazed that I could fit all of my stuff in there. Other than that, it's a nice way to kill some time on a hot day. Be mindful of their schedule though because an hour break is utilized from 3 to 4 PM.
Sledge WilliamsSledge Williams
50
Nice pool that goes about 4 ft. deep. It was pretty clean and very spacious. The view of the bridge is stunning to look at while in the water. We went on a Thursday afternoon during the first week of NYC pools’ opening and police officers were there. I definitely appreciated the extra security, but I will say this pool has a lot of additional regulations: - You have to wet yourself in the shower before getting in the pool, which I don’t understand. -You can’t bring your phone near the pool, which makes no sense because how are people to capture memories with their families? They make you shake your towel out before entering the pool area to make sure you’re not sneaking your phone in. -You must have a combination lock for entry. Even if you’re leaving your most important things in the car, they don’t let you in without a lock in hand. Apparently, this pool will now operate with five sessions over the course of the day as of July 1, 2022, so be mindful of that when planning your afternoon.
Monesha WoodsMonesha Woods
190
I like the fact that there is rules that need to be followed. If you don't like rules, then don't come here. Just go to some other place with no rules and let everyone do, act and be unrespectful on their own. I also like it very much that park department officials and NYPD patrol the pool, plus surrounding areas. Just makes it safer for all of us. I really like this pool and I can go back and remember being a young boy. Coming here with my brothers and sisters to enjoy the cool water from the summer time hot weather. So I have been coming to this pool/park area for over 40 years now. The views are great and the pool just adds more fun to this park/neighborhood. You have a big parking lot under the bridge, playground area for the kids behind the pool area, a skateboard/rollerblades arena, tennis court, track and field for the runners and large open grass area for sunbathers or picnicking. Plus a lot of trees that offer shade for those who want to stay out of the sun.
Jose R LopezJose R Lopez
180
I must say.. they spent so much money on it but almost everything looked the same. They probably only did the Floors for the pool. Other than that the changing room and bathroom still remain the same… old looking. As for the pool itself. The wait to get inside is alittle crazy. They don’t let everyone in at once anymore . Now it’s like a certain amount of people can go in and then the next set of group would have to wait until people come out before they let more in. Plus the pool may be big but they don’t open all of the pools. Only 1 section for laps and one section for people to just play. I’m guessing they don’t have enough lifeguards to open the whole pool which is a downside. Hopefully as the summer comes they can let people in more quicker and don’t have to wait. A lot of kids get tired of waiting and starts to complain. Update: they finally open the whole pool but…. Summer is almost over 😢. Maybe next year they can do better?!
Annie SAnnie S
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attractions: Astoria Park, Astoria Park, Wards Island Park, Astoria Park Running Track, Ralph Demarco Park, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Renew Esthetics, CTown Supermarkets, Ditmars Flower Shop, Agora Plaza, restaurants: Macoletta, Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden, Stamatis, The Bonnie, Agnanti, Telly's Taverna, Astoria World Manor, New York City Bagel & Coffee House, Anassa Taverna Astoria, Niko's Souvlaki
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