NYC Free Outdoor Pools & Swim Lessons 🏊‍♀️ 🏝 NYC’s free outdoor pools open for the season on June 29 through Labor Day. Pools in each borough are open daily from 11am - 7pm (with one hour of cleaning from 3 - 4pm). No advance sign up needed! Crowded pools may be split into separate sessions to provide access to more people. + free swim programs are back this year, with children’s swimming lessons & more Be sure to check out one of NYC’s Cool Pools. These are newly redesigned pools across NYC with wall art, lounge chairs, cabanas, free activities & more! A full list of pools and more details on the swim lessons are on nycparks website. There are over 50 pools across all 5 boroughs! Stay cool this summer! #nycforfree #nyc #nycparks #nycpools #coolpool #nycsummer