NYC public pools opening Saturday, June 27, 2026

NYC public pools will open daily starting June 27, operating from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a mandatory cleaning break between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Local sites for the Brooklyn Heights area include the Commodore Barry Pool in the Navy Yard, the Red Hook Pool, and the Douglass and DeGraw Pool in Gowanus.

Strict entry requirements are in effect: swimmers must bring a padlock to secure belongings and wear proper swimwear (mesh linings are required for men's trunks). Prohibited items on the pool deck include electronic devices, food, glass, bags, and flotation devices. While strollers are permitted in the facility, they are not allowed on the pool deck.

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