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NYC outdoor pools ready to open
The 2021 outdoor pool season in New York City begins June 26. 11 am- 3 pm and 4pm -7 pm, seven days a week. Three pools have been updated for the season adding to the Cool Pools initiative that began in 2018.
NEW YORK - The start of the 2021 outdoor pool season in New York City begins June 26 with three of the city's pools unveiling facelifts.
Van Cortlandt Pool in the Bronx, Bushwick Pool and Howard Pool in Brooklyn received the ‘Cool Pools’ treatment with bright new colors, art, umbrellas, cabana-style shade structures. Free poolside activities, including games, sports, arts and crafts, and fitness classes will be offered. The initiative has renovated a total of 16 pools since 2018.
More than 600 meals are distributed at the pools for free on a daily basis.
For the new season, capacity limits will be lifted. Social distancing will still be recommended. Face coverings will be required to enter the facilities.
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Daily hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The pools will remain open through Sept. 12.
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