New York City Parks & Recreation: Swimming Pools in Harlem

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Wagner
Wagner Pool
E. 124th Street between First and Second Avenues
Setting: Outdoors
Type: Wading
(212) 534-4238
Dimensions: 24' x 24' x 9

Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass Playground
Amsterdam Ave. between 100th & 102nd Streets
Setting: Outdoors
Type: Mini
(212) 316-3241
Dimensions: 40' x 20' x 3'

Hansborough
Hansborough Pool
134th St. between Fifth & Lenox Aves.
Setting: Indoors
Type: Intermediate
(212) 234-9603
Dimensions: 75' x 35' x 9'

Highbridge
Highbridge Park
Amsterdam Ave. and W. 173rd Street
Setting: Outdoors
Type: Olympic
(212) 927-2400
Dimensions: 220' x 162' x 10.5'

Highbridge
Highbridge Park
Amsterdam Ave. and W. 173rd Street
Setting: Outdoors
Type: Wading
(212) 927-2400
Dimensions: 220' x 92' x 2'

Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson Park
Bradhurst Avenue and W. 146th Street
Setting: Outdoors
Type: Olympic
(212) 234-9606
Dimensions: 235' x 82' x 3.5'

Lasker
Central Park
110th Street & Lenox Avenue
Setting: Outdoors
Type: Olympic
(212-534-7639)
Dimensions: 240 'x 190' x 3.75'

Lasker
Central Park
110th Street & Lenox Avenue
Setting: Outdoors
Type: Wading
(212-534-7639)
Dimensions: 63.5' x 14.5' x 1.25'

Marcus Garvey
Marcus Garvey Park
124th Street and Fifth Avenue
Setting: Outdoors
Type: Intermediate
(212) 410-2818
Dimensions: 165' x 75' x 4'

Sheltering Arms
Sheltering Arms Park
W. 129th Street and Amsterdam Ave.
Setting: Outdoors
Type: Intermediate
(212) 662-6191
Dimensions: 75' x 60' x 3.5'

Sheltering Arms
Sheltering Arms Park
W. 129th Street and Amsterdam Ave.
Setting: Outdoors
Type: Wading
(212) 662-6191
Dimensions: 30' x 20' x 1.5'

Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson Park
E. 112th Street and First Avenue
Setting: Outdoors
Type: Olympic
(212) 860-1372
Dimensions: 239' x 97' x 4'

Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson Park
E. 112th Street and First Avenue
Setting: Outdoors
Type: Wading
(212) 860-1372
Dimensions: 48' x 97' x 1.5'

Wagner
Wagner Pool
E. 124th Street between First and Second Avenues
Setting: Outdoors
Type: Intermediate
(212) 534-4238
Dimensions: 75' x 60' x 3.5'

Wagner
Wagner Pool
E. 124th Street between First and Second Avenues
Setting: Outdoors
Type: Wading
(212) 534-4238
Dimensions: 24' x 24' x 9

Source:
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NYC Dept of Parks & Recreation Pool Rules

Below are the NYC of Dept of Parks and Recreation rules that govern the outdoor pools that are located in New York. These rules are given for everybody's safety, health and protection.

Bathing suits must be worn on the deck and in the water. Men's bathing suits must have mesh linings. Hats may be worn on the deck for sun protection but are not allowed in the water. Plain white T-shirts may be worn over bathing suits if desired. Sneakers are not permitted. Rubber flip flops or water shoes are permitted.



* No urinating or defecating in the pools.

* Children under 16 must be at least eight inches taller than the maximum water depth to enter the pool without adult supervision. Specific height requirements are posted at every pool.

* No person will be permitted in the pool having: skin lesions, sores, or inflamed eyes, mouth, nose, or ear discharge, carrying communicable disease or having any type of bandage, adhesive tape, etc., on their body.

* All bathers must take a shower in the locker room before entering the pool.

* Patrons must provide and use their own padlock. No responsibility is assumed for lost articles. A standard master or combination lock is recommended. Small luggage locks are not permitted.

* The use of swimming aids, water toys, and flotation devices is prohibited.

* Electronic equipment, including radios, cameras, and cellular phones, is not allowed on pool deck. Eating or drinking is permitted only in designated areas. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

* Beach chairs, baby strollers, bags, blankets, or beach balls are not permitted on the pool deck. We will make our best effort to secure strollers.

* Follow the directives of lifeguards, Parks staff, and the police.

* Ball playing, running, jumping, using profane language or other forms of disruptive and disorderly behavior are prohibited.

* No diving, except in designated areas.

* No smoking, pets, or glass bottles permitted.

* Books and bound periodicals are permitted on the pool deck. Newspapers are not.




Source: http://www.nycgovparks.org