Suggestions for Swimming near East Harlem, New York

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.

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.

Macleem Sports • April 4, 2011An urban oasis of athletic fun. Track & field, ice skating, basketball, football, soccer & even swimming. No matter the season you can always get your game on here.

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.

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.

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

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

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 😕

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.

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

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

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

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.

Funda K. • July 9, 2011Adult lap swim 7:00/8:30 every morning. Free.

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.

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!

Ava D. • July 4, 2011July 4th BBQ - free hot dogs and burgers. Something for the vegetarian would be a nice touch!

Maridi N. • February 24, 2017This is one of the locations of the Aqua Beba kid swim class. Great program for little swimmers from 3mo onward.

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

Ben T. • August 29, 2010Best station if you're going to Lasiker swimming pool / ice hockey rink.

Track and Field Store • May 20, 2010Head to The Track and Field Store and find the perfect gift for Father's Day! Swim trunks, moisture wicking running shorts or tops, Oakley glasses and much more!!