UES Pools Open For Summer: What To Know Before You Cool Down
UPPER EAST SIDE, NY — Splish splash, Upper East Siders. The summer season is upon us, which means that the city's pools are now open for swimming. Dozens of public pools have opened across the city, including some on the Upper East Side, now that it's officially the last week of June and schools have closed for the summer. “At our free public pools across the city, New Yorkers of all backgrounds can relax, get exercise, and cool off on hot summer days,” said NYC Parks Commissioner Donoghue. “But public pools are more than a luxury—they're a vital public resource that promotes public health and makes our communities safer from extreme heat.” Outdoor pool hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a cleaning break between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., seven days a week through Sept. 9. There are also sunscreen dispensers at every public pool. Here are the public pools open in and around the Upper East Side this summer: John Jay Pool: East of York Avenue on 77th St.Intermediate Pool: 145' x 49' x 4'Diving Pool: 60' x 40' x 8'Thomas Jefferson Pool: E. 112th Street and First AvenueOutdoor Wading Pool: Dimensions - 48' x 97' x 1.5'Outdoor Olympic Pool: Dimensions - 239' x 97' x 4'Wagner Pool: East 124th Street between First and Second avenuesOutdoor Intermediate Pool: Dimensions - 75' x 60' x 3.5'Outdoor Wading Pool: Dimensions - 24' x 24' x 9'The Harlem Meer Center pool is currently closed in order to rebuild the facility.You can find out more details on these locations on the New York City Park's Department website.The pools are reopening amidst a lifeguard shortage in New York City and across the U.S. Last year, the city's park department had under 700 lifeguards for beaches and pools, well short of the 1,400 it had pre-pandemic, Gothamist first reported.As a response, the city has raised lifeguard pay to $22 an hour.Earlier this month, Mayor Eric Adams also announced "Let’s Swim NYC," a $1 billion capital investment in public pools over five years, marking the largest funding allocation for public pools in over 50 years.The investment encompasses funding for 39 existing pools, along with the construction of two new indoor pools and the renovation of three others.“New York City’s pools and beaches are incredible places for New Yorkers to come together, learn to swim, and beat the heat — and as climate change makes heat waves like this week’s more common and more severe, the need for pools has never been greater,” Adams said. “We’re making a splash with our billion-dollar investment over five years, which will open up more, better pools in all five boroughs for working-class New Yorkers to freely use.”Approximately $85 million out of the total investment will be allocated to state-of-good-repair projects aimed at preserving aging infrastructure, officials said. This includes repairs to pool tubs, electrical and structural enhancements, upgrades to utilities and ventilation systems, and the installation of new decks, lighting and filtration systems.“We are a waterfront city and yet swimming resources have been out of reach for too many New Yorkers,” said New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan. “The city’s investments are a major step for health and equity. Swimming is one of life’s simple joys that should be accessible to all.” The article UES Pools Open For Summer: What To Know Before You Cool Down appeared first on Upper East Side, NY Patch.
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