Swim Programs
www.nycgovparks.org/programs/aquatics
Swim Programs
Parks provides a variety of free aquatics programs for all ages and levels, ranging from swim lessons to recreational swimming to training for swim team competition.
For information on registration, and which programs still have space open, visit Registration page.
Summer Programs
Call Aquatics at (718) 760-6969 for information.
www.nycgovparks.org/registration/lapswim
Astoria Pool
Location: 19th Street and 23rd Drive
Directions via Google Maps
Phone: (718) 626-8620
Dates: June 27 - September 2, 2013
Times: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Senior Splash
July 9 – August 23, 2013
During summer, we reserve time at many of our outdoor public pools for senior use (ages 62 and over). Senior Splash offers water exercise classes and swim instruction for senior citizens, taught by qualified water instructors. Additional activities include lap swimming and water ballet.
Queens
Astoria Pool
19th Street and 23rd Drive
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays
Senior aquatics class: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
July-August, Ages 18+
The annual outdoor adult lap swim program gives adults the chance to take to the water for health and fitness without interruption from other swimmers. Participants who swim 25 miles or more over the summer will receive a free t-shirt, and prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female distance swimmers at each pool program. An awards party will be held at the end of August to celebrate distance champions and the health and fitness accomplishments of citywide lap swimmers.
Date and Time
Mondays through Fridays, July 9 – August 30, 2013
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. or dusk
Registration Process
Registration for the summer 2013 Lap Swim program will take place online. Online registration will be conducted starting Friday, June 14 through 8:30pm on Thursday, August 29.
All participants must complete an online
registration form and must bring a
paper copy of their email
confirmation on the first day they attend. A season admission card will be issued to online applicants on the first day they participate in the program. All participants must check their admission card at the pool entrance each day. If the card is lost or stolen a replacement shall be issued. All swimmers must have a card to gain admission to the program. There is no charge.
www.nycgovparks.org/registration/lapswim
Pool Details
Olympic Pool
Dimensions: 330' x 165' x 4'
Know Before You Go
What to Bring
Make sure you have a sturdy combination lock when you head out to the pool. It will keep your valuables safe, and let you hit the water feeling more secure about your belongings.
What Not to Bring
You’ll need to leave food, glass bottles, electronic devices, and newspapers at home. Unbound periodicals tend to blow around and create litter, food can be messy to clean up after, and there’s too much water around to make sure your electronics stay safe. Just to be on the safe side, we also recommend leaving valuables like jewelry and credit cards at home.
What to Wear
You’ll need to have a swimsuit to enter the pool area. We may choose to check men’s shorts for a lining if we can’t tell if they are wearing a bathing suit. Feel the need to cover up from the sun? Throw on a plain white shirt or white hat and you’re set. We don’t allow shirts with colors on them on the deck.
For the Kids
Thinking of bringing floaties? It’s safer to leave them at home and just stay in the shallow end of the pool until everyone learns to swim. Want to venture deeper? Try some of our free swimming classes.
Babies or toddlers can put on swim diapers before they head into the water. While we may be able to find a place to park your stroller, we can’t keep an eye on it for you, so bring it at your own risk.Swimming Programs
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