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NYC outdoor pools open June 28

By FOX 5 NY Staff
Updated  June 26, 2022 7:27pm EDT
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FOX 5 NY

NYC outdoor pools open

New York City's public outdoor pools have opened for the summer.

New York City's outdoor pools welcomed swimmers beginning Tuesday, June 28.

The pools are free of charge and there are places to take a dip in all five boroughs.

Outdoor pools will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and then from 4 p.m. to 7 pm. 

However, some programs have been affected by the national lifeguard shortage. Lap swim, senior swim, and "learn to swim" are all being tabled this year due to the lack of personnel.

To find out the location of the pool closest to you, visit the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation's website. 

The city's eight public and free beaches managed by the Parks Department opened to swimming in May. 

NYC's outdoor pools open on June 28

New York City's free outdoor pools will welcome swimmers once again beginning June 28, but the national lifeguard shortage means that some programs have been tabled.

Lifeguard shortage hits NYC pools

Due to the nationwide shortage of Lifeguards, the New York City Parks Department is shutting down lap swim, senior swim and learn to swim at outdoor pools.

Best beaches

Travel + Leisure has named the 25 best beaches in the United States. Two beaches in New York City, one in New Jersey, and one in Connecticut made the cut.

Lifeguards will be on duty at all beaches every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022.