New York City Swimming

Two of the city’s nicer pools include John Jay Pool, at 77th St. (☎212-794-6566), and Asser Levy Pool at E 23rd St. and Asser Levy Pl. (☎212-447-2020) S to John Jay Pool: 6 to 77th St. Pool is four blocks east from station. S to Asser Levy Pool: 6 to 23rd St./Lexington Ave. Walk five blocks east from station. Both pools listed above are safe, clean and free but you must bring your own lock and a proper bathing suit, although Asser Levy’s heated indoor pool is open only to members. All outdoor pools are open early July through Labor Day, 11am or noon to 7pm, depending on the weather. Call ☎800-201-7275 for other locations. Indoor pools can be somewhat safer than outdoor pools, but most require some sort of annual membership fee ($10 or more).

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