(PLEASE LIST through 9/9/18) NYC PARKS’ COOL POOLS ARE HEATING UP TO END THE SUMMER

Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP Commissioner, NYC Parks www.nyc.gov/parks

Listing

PLEASE LIST through September 9, 2018 IMMEDIATE

 

 

NYC PARKS' COOL POOLS ARE HEATING UP TO END THE SUMMER

 

Our Cool Pool sites have a host of free programs and activities for all ages

 

 

DATES

& LOCATION:   BRONX

August 22 – August 29 (Wednesdays 11:00 – 3:00 p.m.)

Media Education Photography

Mapes Pool

East 180 Street (between Mapes Avenue and Prospect Avenue)

 

                           BROOKLYN

August 22 – September 9 (Daily 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)

Kids in Motion

Douglass and DeGraw Pool

Third Avenue and Nevins Street

 

MANHATTAN

August 22 – September 1

(Tuesdays-Saturdays 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.)

On-Deck Games

Sheltering Arms Pool

West 129^th Street and Amsterdam Avenue

 

STATEN ISLAND

August 23 at 2:00 p.m.

Urban Park Rangers On-Deck Activities

West Brighton Pool

Henderson Avenue (between Broadway and Chappel Street)

 

                           QUEENS

August 23 – August 31

(Mondays 9 a.m., Tuesdays 6 p.m., and Thursdays 9 a.m.)

Shape UP NYC

Fisher Pool

99^th Street and 32^nd Avenue

 

 

DETAILS:          Media Education Photography- Mapes Pool

Snap some flicks with friends and learn some cool photography techniques before you splash into the pool. Every Wednesday between 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., we have photographers available to help you strike the right pose and learn more about our year round photography offerings. For our camera shy visitors, feel free to use this opportunity to learn about the technical features and functions of the cameras from expert photographers.

 

Kids in Motion- Douglass and DeGraw Pool

Children of all ages are welcome Monday-Saturday for a host of activities that include kids calisthenics, flag football, kickball, basketball, arts and crafts and more. This is a free drop-in program, and registration is not required. Activities are run throughout the day and begin at 9 a.m.

 

On-Deck Games- Sheltering Arms Pool

The fun and games aren't limited to the pool, join us on the deck where you can try your luck at corn-hole, jumbo Connect 4, and more! Tap into your competitive spirit and challenge a friend or one of our staff members. You could be a winner. On-deck games are free and are available Tuesday –Saturday from 11:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

 

Urban Park Rangers On-Deck Activities- West Brighton Pool

Tap into your wild side, as our Urban Park Rangers lead environmental education activities on the pool deck. Learn about some of the wildlife you can find in our urban forest, try our mammal fur interactive activity, or test your bird knowledge with bird trivia. This activity is free and there is no required registration, feel free to join in the fray on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.

 

Shape UP NYC- Fisher Pool

Shape Up NYC is a free, drop-in fitness program. Offerings at Fisher Pool include yoga (Mondays 9 a.m.), Intensati (Tuesdays 6 p.m.), and dance fitness classes (Thursdays 9 a.m.). There is no class registration; simply show up and enjoy our twist on fitness! All ages and abilities are welcome.

 

Our cool pools and all other NYC Parks outdoor pools are open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. from Wednesday, June 27 through Sunday, September 9. Admission is free. For more information please visit our Outdoor Pools.

 

Media Contact:

Anessa Hodgson

pressoffice@parks.nyc.gov

(212) 360-1311