Suggestions for Swimming near Central Park, New York

R L. • August 5, 2012So much to do here. Swimming, ice skating, plethora of playgrounds, North Woods, fishing, conquering Harlem Hill, etc. Definitely my favorite part of Central Park.

Sasha H. • January 7, 2011Best time to swim: after 7 when all the kids are doing homework or getting in their jammies

Yobela J. • January 23, 2011swimming makes you relax

Meghan M. • February 14, 2017Great for a free outdoor pool in the city

Lesley K. • June 26, 2013June-Watch baby snapping turtles (& mamas) swimming about searching for food. & Around noon, sunning on the rock outcropping along the northern end of the pond. But don't touch, they bite pretty hard.

Compass • April 18, 2014After $1.4 million in renovations, the park near the East River features a sandbox, swings, climbing net, and giant swimming pool for kids of all ages.

The Corcoran Group • June 20, 2012To access the pool, you could splurge and spend a night here. Then you could go for a swim and take in the spectacular views over the Hudson River.

Meghan M. • February 14, 2017Incredible in the summer. Free outdoor swimming, but be sure to check rules online: white shirts, certain locks only, etc.

Time Out New York • July 11, 2013This park is popular for its team sports leagues but the park also includes a skate park, a track, a handful of bocce and tennis courts, and New York’s oldest public swimming pool.

TheMobileBroker • April 13, 2012Right at Harlem's backyard at West 110 St. Everything from jogging, biking, kiting, swimming, roller blading, row boating, picnics, and concerts!

Stephen E. • August 8, 2014Great little park in the heart of Harlem. Fantastic history and lots of attractions from swimming, basketball, chess, and an outdoor theatre.

Christophe J. • August 5, 2012One of the best swimming pools in the city. Also, they have an excellent Vinyasa Yoga class at 1130 on Sundays

City of New York • February 28, 2012The northeast corner of Central Park, the Harlem Meer, offers family-related activities such as catch and release fishing, playgrounds with water features, a discovery center, skating and swimming.

Curbed • March 25, 2014The 45-foot indoor pool on the 23rd (top) floor of the Peninsula Hotel is surrounded by teak columns and a black tile floor, and has a full-time attendant. It's part of the hotel's three-floor spa.

MasterCard • May 31, 2012Hidden gem: the indoor pool behind the bar. Take a dip in any season.

Erica P. • July 5, 2017Beautiful place to just hang during the day to swim and relax. Adults preferably. Only thing I would improve on is having a 24 hour snack or juice bar for those paying min $200/night to stay here 😕

Melis D. • June 17, 2010All summerlong, two big pools with hose water supply for your pups to swim in!

Trae F. • June 4, 2015One of my favorite places to relax in the city.

Jose "Tony" G. • February 27, 2014great memories from the 80's, bike riding skating and swimming and the swings and don't forget the ice cream truck by the circle!

Jim S. • December 6, 2010The swimming teachers of SwimJim are the most recognized swimming instructors in New York and Houston, Texas.

Fekete A. • August 11, 2014Good hotel in the upper west side nyc.:) the view is good from the rooftop swimming pool.

The Corcoran Group • January 6, 2012Another great place to enjoy a great run or bike ride. For those more adventurous types, you can go Kayaking or dive in for a triathlon-training swim.