Uptown Manhattan Swimming Pools
Asphalt Green- Address: 555 E. 90th St. at York Ave.
- Phone: 212-369-8890
- Getting There: 4,5,6 to 86th St.
- Pool Type: Manhattan's only 50-meter Olympic standard swimming pool
- Cost: Drop -in day rates are $35 for adults and $10 for kids (drop-in not available weekedays between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.).
- Hours: Weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Weekends from 8 a.m.to 8 p.m.
- Overview: Beautiful pool with great kids' programs. Explore Asphalt Green.
- Address: 125 W. 45th St. between 6th Ave. and Broadway
- Phone: 212-354-2323
- Getting There: B,D,F,V,7 to 42nd Street
- Pool Type: Indoor pool with swim-up bar and DJs spinning poolside in the evenings
- Cost: $10 plus two-drink minimum
- Overview: The Hotel Grace is a perfect spot for a pool party and hosts monthly Brazilian Night events.
- Address: 119 W. 56th St. near 6th Ave.
- Phone: 212-708-7340
- Getting There: N,R,W Q,F to 57th St.
- Pool Type: Rooftop pool with spectacular views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline
- Cost: $50 day pass is available for pool only. Call for current membership rates.
- Hours: Weekdays from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Weekends from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Overview: The glass-roofed pool has an outdoor sun deck and food and beverage service. Visit Gravity Fitness Center to purchase a day pass.
- Address: 85 Bradhurst Avenue at 146th St.
- Phone: 212-234-9607
- Getting There: A,B,C,D to 145th St.
- Pool Type: Outdoor pool.
- Cost: Absolutely free.
- Hours: Daily from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Overview: Jackie Robinson also has an Arts and Crafts room, a computer resource room, two playgrounds, a baseball field, and a basketball court.
- Address: 77th Street and Cherokee Place (east of York Ave.)
- Phone: 212-794-6566
- Getting There: 6 to 77th Street or 4,5 to 86th Street
- Pool Type: Outdoor pool with diving
- Cost: Suggested annual donation of $25 for adults and $10 for teens.
- Hours: Daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Overview: John Jay is one of the best public pools in Manhattan. A snack bar and playground are nearby.
- Address: In the middle of Central Park near 110th St. and Lenox Ave.
- Phone: 212.534.7639
- Getting There: 6 to 110th Street, enter park and walk westward. By bus, take the M1,M2,M3,M4 to 110th Street.
- Pool Type: Outdoor pool.
- Cost: Absolutely free.
- Hours: From July 1 through Labor day, it's open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., and from 4 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
- Overview: This is one of the city's most popular pools and gets very crowded.
- Address: 482 West 43rd Street at 10th Ave.
- Phone: 212-563-7001.
- Getting There: A,C,E to 42nd St.
- Pool Type: Rooftop pool with retractable glass roof.
- Cost:$25 day passes are available (includes use of gym and whirlpool).
- Hours: Weekdays from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Weekends from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Overview: Four-lane lap pool has a separate alcove for kids. Day pass is half the price of the rooftop pool at the Parker Meridien. The MPHC web site offers a coupon for a $10 day pass (workout and pool).
