Cool off in NYC
Bronx, NYby TravelSkoot 
- Sep 20, 2008
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Summer heat starting to get to you? Here are some places where you can relax and stay cool. Some spots are open to the public (read: free) while others you may have to cough up a little moolah.
Places on this Skoot
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Van Cortlandt Swimming Pool
W 242nd & Broadway , Bronx, NY1Located in the Bronx, Van Cortlandt pool has both a large outdoor pool and a wading pool for the little ones. Swimming lessons are offered for ages 1 & 1/2 to 14, on a first-come-first-serve basis.
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Lasker Pool
110 Lenox Ave , New York, NY2Located in Central Park between 106th and 108th Street, the pool is named after the Lasker sisters who contributed a great deal of money for the pool to be built. Open from July 1st through Labor Day 7 days a week (11am to 3pm & 4pm to 7pm)
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Astoria Park
19-00 Hoyt Ave N , Astoria, NY3The pool at Astoria Park was once said to be "the finest in the world!" Ok so that was in 1936 when the pool was first built, but it's still a great place to cool off. Opened for the 1936 Olympic Swimming Trials, the facilities include a main pool, a diving pool, and a wading pool with the best views of the Triborough Bridge anywhere in the city!
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John Jay Swimming Pool
77 Cherokee Pl , New York, NY4Since it opened in 1940 John Jay pool has been helping Manhattan residents keep cool in its 145-foot pool! Best part is ... its FREE!!!
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Le Parker Meridien New York
118 W 57th Street , New York, NY5The penthouse pool offers beautiful views of Central Park! Guest of the hotel can enjoy the pool for free while others may buy a $50 day pass!
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Holiday Inn New York City-Midtown-57th St.
440 W 57th Street , New York, NY6Guest may enjoy this outdoor pool while staying in Midtown NYC, others may buy a day pass for $60
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Red Hook Swimming Pool
155 Bay St , Brooklyn, NY7Folks in Brooklyn can enjoy an outdoor pool as well! This Olympic sized pools has some interesting pyramids in the center, we're not sure why!
