NYC Outdoor Swimming Pools in Manhattan
Can't get away to Fire Island or the Hamptons this summer? Don't have parents or inlaws with a swimming pool? If you find yourself day dreaming about outdoor pools in Manhattan on a blistering Saturday afternoon, check out these options - both free and pay if you can shell out the dough.
Asser Levy Swimming PoolThere are a handful of free outdoor public swimming pools in Manhattan that are well maintained, clean, and have lifeguards and massive amounts of chlorine on duty. Asser Levy on 23rd Street and FDR Drive which has both an indoor and outdoor pool that's open July through Labor Day is a nice option for downtown parents. The outdoor pool is free, the indoor pool is $75 for annual membership but is closed during the summer months.
Hamilton Fish Rec CenterHamilton Fish Recreation Center located at 128 Pitt between Stanton and Houston has two outdoor pools (one for kids) and offers swim lessons during the summer months. This pool is also absolutely free to use.
John Jay Pool and RecTompkins Square Mini Pool for kids is in the park on East 9th Street and requires your kids to be 6 years old to enter. For the Uptown crowd, John Jay Pool and Recreation on 77th East of York is probably one of the best outdoor public pools in NYC. There is a suggested annual donation of $25 for Adults and $10 for teens.
For the pay alternatives, the best bet is Manhattan Plaza Health Club located on 43rd and 10th Avenue. They have a very nice rooftop pool with a retractable glass roof. You can get a day pass for $25 and this fee includes use of the gym and hot tub. The Gravity Fitness Center at Le Parker Meridien is another option. They have a glass covered rooftop pool with great views but costly - $50 daypass just for use of the pool. Still, on a hot summer day in desperation, a nice cool swim at Le Parker Meridien is very tempting. 
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In choosing the best public pool for you and your kids, better settle for a pool with complete safety amenities including an on duty lifeguard to ensure safety for your kids. It doesn’t really matter if it's expensive or not as long as you are rest assured that your kids are safe in the pool.