About NYC Aquatics Directory

Expertise Behind the Resource

Welcome to the most comprehensive directory for New York City public swimming. This platform was born out of a passion for water safety and accessibility, backed by over 18 years of professional experience in the aquatics industry.

Our founder's background spans every facet of pool operations:

  • Swim Instruction: Decades of teaching groups of all ages how to navigate the water safely.
  • Lifesaving Leadership: Years spent training and certifying lifesaving staff to maintain the highest safety standards.
  • Facility Management: Direct experience managing complex public pool operations and aquatic programming.

Our Mission

Navigating municipal websites to find pool hours, pricing, and program locations can be a hurdle. We believe that swimming is a vital resource for health, recreation, and community connection. Our goal is to provide a modern, one-stop resource that helps residents and visitors across all five boroughs stay informed about:

📍 Accurate Locations

Live maps for all 5 boroughs.

☀️ Real-time Weather

Integrated local forecasts.

🏊 Program Access

Lessons, teams, and laps.

🕒 Current Hours

Seasonal and year-round data.


Why use this website?

"Having managed pools and trained lifeguards for nearly two decades, I know that clear information is the first step toward a safe and enjoyable swim season. I built this tool to simplify your search so you can spend less time behind a screen and more time in the water."


Founder & Lead Consultant

18+ Years Aquatic Management & Safety Training

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