Free Swim Lessons in NYC for Kids, Adults & Seniors 🏊♀️
NYCParks offers free swimming lessons at recreation centers & pools across the 5 boroughs!
Knowing how to swim is a valuable skill that can improve your health and fitness, and even help save your life. You’ll learn a variety of skills based on age and skill level: from floating for tots to arm strokes for adults
UPDATE: It looks like only kids and adults w/ toddlers can register for the below summer sessions. Stay tuned because nycparks offers adults and senior sessions year round!
You must register online for the Learn to Swim lottery. There are 4 sessions and registration periods:
Session 1: July 7 - 21
Register by July 1
Session 2: July 23 - August 6
Register by July 17
Session 3: August 8 - 22
Register by August 1
Advanced Session: August 25 - 29
Register by August 15
*dates may vary slightly by pool/level
Head to the website below to register for the lottery & learn more:
nycgovparks.org/events/learn-to-swim
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