• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Hashi Mashi

Fitness Tips for Your Mind and Body

  • Body Transformation
    • Change Your Body: the Ultimate Guide
    • How deadlifts change your body
    • Getting Fit at 50 before and after photos
    • Swimming body transformation
    • 12-week body transformation plan
    • How rowing changes your body
    • Running body transformation
    • Rock climbing body transformation
    • How cycling changes your body
    • Assault bike body transformation
    • Skinny fat to muscular
    • CrossFit Body Transformation
    • How kickboxing changes your body
    • Types of Workouts for Body Transformation
  • Diet
    • How to lose 20 pounds in 3 months
    • Deadlift calories burned
    • Lifting weights to lose belly fat
    • Benefits of losing 20 pounds
    • How to lose 75lbs in 6 months
    • The Obesity Code summary
    • Deadlift for fat loss
  • Exercises
    • Deadlifts
      • Deadlift muscles worked
      • Benefits of deadlifts
      • How to deadlift
      • Deadlift accessory lifts
      • Deadlift alternative for bad back
    • Squats
      • Squat muscles worked
      • Benefits of squats
      • How to squat
      • Squat accessory lifts
      • Squats for body transformation
    • Bench Press
      • Bench Press Benefits
      • Improve Your Bench
      • Incline vs Flat Bench Press
      • Floor Press VS Bench Press
    • Power Cleans
      • Power Cleans Muscles Worked
      • Power Clean VS Deadlift
    • Overhead Presses
      • Overhead Press Muscles Worked
      • Overhead Press Accessory Exercises
    • Chin-Ups / Pull-Ups
      • Neutral grip pull-ups muscles worked
      • Pull Ups benefits, muscles worked
      • Chin Up Muscles Worked
      • Chin-Ups vs Pull-Ups
    • Push-ups
      • 100 pushups a day
      • Pushup muscles worked
      • Benefits of pushups
      • Exercises to Improve Pushups
  • Workouts
    • 3×5 workout program
    • Army prt exercises
    • Strength Training for Men Over 50
    • Bodybuilding over 50 workout routine + PDF
    • Weight lifting for weight loss
    • Minimalist training
    • Powerbuilding program + PDF
    • Strength Training for Women Over 50
    • Beginner deadlift workout routine
    • Deadlift Program
    • Beginner squat workout routine
    • 5/3/1 for Beginners
  • Equipment
    • Weightlifting
      • Olympic Barbells
      • Elbow Sleeves
      • Knee Sleeves
      • Weightlifting Shoes
      • Weightlifting Belts
      • Gifts for Weightlifters
      • Bumper Plates
      • Dumbbells
      • Weight Benches
      • Cable Machines
    • Deadlift Equipment
      • Best shoes for squats & deadlifts
      • Deadlift shin guards
      • Deadlift bars
      • DIY deadlift platform
      • Best lifting straps
      • Deadlift socks
    • Supplements
      • Best Protein Powders
      • Supplements for Men Over 50
      • Multivitamins for Men Over 50
      • Best Budget Probiotics
    • Cardio
      • Best Air Bikes
      • Rowing Machines Under 500
      • Walking Shoes for Men
      • Compact Treadmills
      • Treadmills for a Heavy Person
      • Recumbent Bikes
      • Budget Ellipticals
Home » Indoor Swimming Pools NYC – Where to Swim in New York City?

Indoor Swimming Pools NYC – Where to Swim in New York City?

Updated August 8, 2022 by Rich

0 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet

What are the Best Indoor Swimming Pools NYC Has to Offer?

“Where do I find indoor swimming pools in NYC”, that is about all I thought about over 10 years ago!

I started swimming at the YMCA, trying to lose a substantial amount of weight.

I saw some progress back in 2011, but not major, and still hovered in the 270-pound range despite swimming laps.

Way too much weight for anyone to handle.

So, once I started to swim, I looked around to see if there are other indoor swimming pools in the city.

This way, whether you are on the east side or west side, uptown or downtown, you can swim.

Here is a collection of the best indoor swimming pools NYC has to offer as well as some popular outdoor pools in the City.

If you want to change your body, swimming is one of the most productive ways to achieve a spectacular body transformation.

Enjoy your swim!

indoor swimming pools nyc

Vanderbilt YMCA Indoor Swimming Pool on the East Side 224 East 47th Street – My Favorite

Manhattan Swimming Pools

By Pamela Skillings, About.com Guide

Nothing feels better than a cool dip on a hot summer day in the city.

New York City has plenty of clean, well-maintained swimming pools that are perfect for sweltering dog-day afternoons.

Most of Manhattan’s outdoor swimming pools open at the beginning of the summer and close after Labor Day.

Find the best New York City swimming pools in your area and dig your bathing suit out of storage.

Downtown Manhattan Swimming Pools

Asser Levy Recreation Center

  • Address: East 23rd Street and FDR Drive
  • Phone: 212-447-2020
  • Getting There: 6 train to 23rd St. and walk east or transfer to the M23 crosstown bus to FDR Drive.
  • Pool Type: Indoor and outdoor pools available
  • Cost: The 2 outdoor pools are free. Membership for the indoor pool (and other recreation center benefits) is $50/year for adults, $10/year for seniors, and free for kids and teens under 18.
  • Hours: Recreation center hours are Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Outdoor pool hours are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Overview: The indoor pool is beautiful, featuring a fountain and skylights. The outdoor pools, open July through Labor Day, is clean and serviceable. Asser Levy also has basketball courts, a playground and an Arts and Crafts room. And it’s fun to say “Asser Levy.”

Chelsea Piers Sports Center

  • Address: Sports Center, Pier 60, 23rd St & the Hudson River
  • Phone: 212-336-6000
  • Getting There: E to 23rd St. and walk west, M23 bus to the Chelsea Piers
  • Pool Type: They have a 75-foot indoor six-lane pool with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Hudson River
  • Cost: $50 day passes available for purchase at the front desk. Call for the latest membership fees.
  • Hours: Weekdays from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Weekends from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Overview: Great pool for serious swimmers and millionaires. Membership is pricey, but the pool and the sports center are deluxe.

Chelsea Recreation Center Pool

  • Address: 430 West 25th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues
  • Phone: 212-255-3705
  • Getting There: E to 23rd St. and walk west, M11 bus to West 25th Street and 9th Avenue
  • Pool Type: Indoor public pool
  • Cost: Membership for the indoor pool (and other recreation center benefits) is $75/year for adults, $10/year for seniors, and free for kids and teens under 18.
  • Hours: Recreation center hours are Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
  • Overview: Check the center schedule for swimming hours.

Dry Dock Playground Outdoor Pools

When it is really steaming outside in the City, you might want to cool off in an outdoor pool.

Here a couple to check out:

  • Address: 408 E. 10th St (bet Ave C & D)
  • Phone: 212-677-4481
  • Getting There: 6 to Astor Place
  • Pool Type: Outdoor pool so the natural lighting is a plus.
  • Cost: Absolutely free.
  • Hours: Outdoor pool hours are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Overview: Clean public pool.

Hamilton Fish Recreation Center

  • Address: 128 Pitt St. between Stanton and Houston
  • Phone: 212-242-5228
  • Getting There: F to Delancey St.
  • Pool Type: Two outdoor pools (one is for kiddies)
  • Cost: Absolutely free.
  • Hours: Outdoor pool hours are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Overview: The pools are very clean with attentive lifeguards. Free swimming lessons are offered in the summer — call 718-699-4219 for more information.

Stuyvesant High School

  • Address: 345 Chambers St. between the West Side Highway and the Hudson River.
  • Phone: 646-210-4292
  • Getting There: 1,2,3 to Chambers St.
  • Pool Type: Indoor lap pool
  • Cost: Annual membership is $300 for the pool only and $425 for all facilities
  • Hours: Open to the public on evenings and weekends
  • Overview: Nice indoor pool with a view. No crowds on most weekdays.

Thompson Street Playground Pool

  • Address: Thompson Street between Spring and Prince Streets
  • Phone: 212-343-0959
  • Getting There: C, E to Spring Street; R, W to Prince Street
  • Pool Type: Outdoor mini-pool (3 feet deep)
  • Cost: Absolutely free.
  • Hours: Outdoor pool hours are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Overview: Small, shallow pool is great for smaller kids. A lifeguard is on duty, but kids must be at least 3’8″ and 6 years old. The pool is in Tompkins Square Park, which also features playgrounds, basketball and handball courts, and game tables.

Tompkins Square Mini Pool

  • Address: 500 E. 9th St.
  • Phone: 212-260-1316
  • Getting There: F to 2nd Ave. or 6 to Astor Place
  • Pool Type: Outdoor mini-pool (3 feet deep)
  • Cost: Absolutely free.
  • Hours: Outdoor pool hours are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Overview: Small, shallow pool is great for smaller kids. A lifeguard is on duty, but kids must be at least 3’8″ and 6 years old. The pool is in Tompkins Square Park, which also features playgrounds, basketball and handball courts, and game tables.

Tony Dapolito Recreation Center (formerly known as Carmine Street Rec Center)

  • Address: 1 Clarkson St. between 7th Ave. South and Hudson St.
  • Phone: 212-242-5228
  • Getting There: 1,2,3 to Houston St. or A, C, E, F to W. 4th St.
  • Pool Type: Indoor and outdoor pools available
  • Cost: The outdoor pool is free. Membership for the indoor pool (and other recreation center benefits) is $75/year for adults, $10/year for seniors, and free for kids and teens under 18.
  • Hours: Outdoor pool hours are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Overview: The outdoor pool can get very crowded on hot days. The Tony DaPolito Center also has very affordable after-school programs summer camps and sports leagues.

Uptown Manhattan Swimming Pools

Abe Lincoln Pool

  • Address: 135th Street and 5th Avenue
  • Phone: 212-491-1714
  • Getting There: 2,3 to 135th St.
  • Pool Type: Outdoor mini-pool (3 feet deep)
  • Cost: FREE
  • Hours: Outdoor pool hours are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Overview: Small, shallow pool is great for smaller kids.

Asphalt Green

  • Address: 555 E. 90th St. at York Ave.
  • Phone: 212-369-8890
  • Getting There: 4,5,6 to 86th St.
  • Pool Type: Manhattan’s only 50-meter Olympic standard swimming pool
  • Cost: Drop-in day rates are $35 for adults and $10 for kids (drop-in is not available on weekdays between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.).
  • Hours: Weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Weekends from 8 a.m.to 8 p.m.
  • Overview: Beautiful pool with great kids’ programs. Explore Asphalt Green.

Frederick Douglass Pool

  • Address: Amsterdam Avenue between 100th and 102nd Streets
  • Phone: 212-316-3241
  • Getting There: 1 to 103rd St.
  • Pool Type: Outdoor mini-pool (3 feet deep)
  • Cost: FREE
  • Hours: Outdoor pool hours are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Overview: Small, shallow pool is great for smaller kids.

Gravity Fitness Center at Le Parker Meridien

  • Address: 119 W. 56th St. near 6th Ave.
  • Phone: 212-708-7340
  • Getting There: N, R, W Q, F to 57th St.
  • Pool Type: Rooftop pool with spectacular views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline
  • Cost: $50-day pass is available for the pool only. Call for current membership rates.
  • Hours: Weekdays from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Weekends from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Overview: The glass-roofed pool has an outdoor sun deck and food and beverage service. Visit Gravity Fitness Center to purchase a day pass.

Highbridge Pool

  • Address: 2301 Amsterdam Avenue at 173rd St.
  • Phone: 212-927-2400
  • Getting There: A to 175th St.
  • Pool Type: Outdoor Olympic size pool and wading pool.
  • Cost: Absolutely free.
  • Hours: Outdoor pool hours are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Overview: Highbridge Park also has spray showers, volleyball courts, baseball fields, playgrounds, fitness equipment, basketball courts, barbecue areas, and more.

The Hotel Grace

  • Address: 125 W. 45th St. between 6th Ave. and Broadway
  • Phone: 212-354-2323
  • Getting There: B, D,F, V,7 to 42nd Street
  • Pool Type: Indoor pool with swim-up bar and DJs spinning poolside in the evenings
  • Cost: $10 plus a two-drink minimum
  • Overview: The Hotel Grace is a perfect spot for a pool party and hosts monthly Brazilian Night events.

Jackie Robinson Recreation Center

  • Address: 85 Bradhurst Avenue at 146th St.
  • Phone: 212-234-9607
  • Getting There: A, B,C, D to 145th St.
  • Pool Type: Outdoor pool.
  • Cost: Absolutely free.
  • Hours: Outdoor pool hours are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Overview: Jackie Robinson also has an Arts and Crafts room, a computer resource room, two playgrounds, a baseball field, and a basketball court.

John Jay Pool and Recreation

  • Address: 77th Street and Cherokee Place (east of York Ave.)
  • Phone: 212-794-6566
  • Getting There: 6 to 77th Street or 4,5 to 86th Street
  • Pool Type: Outdoor pool with diving and views of the east river.
  • Cost: Suggested annual donation of $25 for adults and $10 for teens.
  • Hours: Outdoor pool hours are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Overview: John Jay is one of the best public pools in Manhattan. A snack bar and playground are nearby.

Lasker Skating Rink/Pool

  • Address: In the middle of Central Park near 110th St. and Lenox Ave.
  • Phone: 212.534.7639
  • Getting There: 6 to 110th Street, enter the park and walk westward. By bus, take the M1, M2, M3, M4 to 110th Street.
  • Pool Type: Outdoor pool.
  • Cost: Absolutely free.
  • Hours: From July 1 through Labor Day, it’s open daily from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Overview: This is one of the city’s most popular pools and gets very crowded.

Manhattan Plaza Health Club

  • Address: 482 West 43rd Street at 10th Ave.
  • Phone: 212-563-7001.
  • Getting There: A, C, E to 42nd St.
  • Pool Type: Rooftop pool with a retractable glass roof.
  • Cost:$25 day passes are available (includes the use of the gym, steam room, and whirlpool).
  • Hours: Weekdays from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Weekends from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Overview: Four-lane lap pool has a separate alcove for kids. A day pass is half the price of the rooftop pool at the Parker Meridien. The MPHC website offers a coupon for a $ 10-day pass (workout and pool).

What’s Next

Enjoying your swim workouts at any one of the above fantastic indoor pools in the Big Apple?

Great!

But, what if you want to improve your swimming strength?

Are there dry-land training exercises for swimmers besides your water workouts?

I’ve got you covered!

See What are the Best Bodyweight and Strength Training Exercises for Swimmers + Workout?

Practice this dryland conditioning program to level up your swimming powers in the pool!

Related Posts:

  • Exercise for Depression; How Swimming Can Help
  • Walking for Weight Loss Plan; Advantages, Benefits + How-To
  • How Many Calories Burned By Jumping Jacks 5 Minutes a Day
  • The Best Exercise for Overweight Beginners Will Shock You
  • Why Is It So Hard To Lose Weight After 30, 40, or 50?
  • Best Diet to Lose Weight Fast; Secrets Of Hashi Mashi
  • 5 Cardio Workouts to Burn Fat in Only 12 Weeks
  • The Best Exercise for Depression; How the Deadlift Saved My Life
  • 12 Great Hotel CrossFit Workout WODS to Stay Fit on the Road
  • The 7 Best Power Towers for Your Home Gym in 2023 + Workout
0 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet

Filed Under: Body Transformation

About The Author

Rich Hashimashi AuthorRich is a NASM-CPT (Certified Personal Trainer), Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and the author of Crossing the Bridge From Depression to Life. At the age of 55, he lost 75 pounds in 6 months, and discovered if you transform your body, you can change your life. You can read about his story here and send Rich a message here.

Get Your FREE Body Transformation Guide

Primary Sidebar

Body Transformation Guides

  • Body Transformation: Ultimate Guide | The Fit Apprentice®
  • Strength Training for Men Over 50 + Full-Body Workout
  • The Minimalist Training Home Workout Guide for Strength & Fitness
  • 8 Week Bodybuilding Over 50 Workout Routine + Free PDF
  • 12-Week Body Transformation Workout Plan at Home

Recent Posts

  • 7 Magnificent Ways How Burpees Transform Your Physique
  • CrossFit vs HIIT – Which is Better for Your Fitness Goals
  • The 6 Best Backpacks for Rucking in 2023 – Get Fit Fast!
  • 10 Best Triceps Pushdown Alternative Exercises to Do at Home
  • Dumbbell Deadlift vs Barbell: Pros & Cons + Which Is Better

One Rep Max Calculator – Fit Apprentice

Enter weight or reps

1 Rep Max:
Show / Hide Intensity Table
% of 1RM Weight Reps

Deadlifts for Beginners

  • How to Deadlift for Beginners – A Step by Step Guide
  • 37 Remarkable Benefits of Deadlifts to Unleash Your Fitness
  • 12 Week Deadlift Program for Beginners in Fitness or Powerlifting

Footer

Change Your Body

Recent Posts

  • 7 Magnificent Ways How Burpees Transform Your Physique
  • CrossFit vs HIIT – Which is Better for Your Fitness Goals
  • The 6 Best Backpacks for Rucking in 2023 – Get Fit Fast!
  • 10 Best Triceps Pushdown Alternative Exercises to Do at Home
  • Dumbbell Deadlift vs Barbell: Pros & Cons + Which Is Better
  • Powerlifting Versus Weightlifting: Differences + Which Is Better?
  • 12 Best Jump Rope Alternative Exercises to Unlock Your Fitness
  • Diamond Push-Ups Muscles Worked: Top Benefits + How-To Master
  • The Best Cable Machine for Your Home Gym – 2023 Buying Guide
  • 8 Best Hammer Curl Alternative Exercises to Build Your Biceps

Change Your Life

Change Your Life

  • Bench Press
  • Body Transformation
  • Deadlifts
  • Motivation
  • NASM Certification
  • Pushups
  • Squats
  • Weight Loss

Follow Hashi Mashi

Pinterest

The Fit Apprentice® is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Never Give Up

Remember when you were
in shape back in the day?

Do you think that transforming your
physique is a pipe dream?

You are in the right place if you want
to learn how to get fit, change your
body, and change your life.

But do not know where to start.

Here is how...
Start Here
  • About
  • Privacy policy
  • Affiliate link disclosure
  • Terms of use
  • Contact

The Fit Apprentice® Fitness Blog is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, treatment or diagnosis.
Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited.



Copyright © 2012–2023 The Fit Apprentice® powered by HashiMashi.com - Hosted on BigScoots
DMCA.com Protection Status