Free admission to pools at NY State Parks this summer: Gov. Hochul

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Pools at New York State Parks will be free this summer, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday.

Parking fees will remain at State Parks, but admission to pools inside the parks will be free throughout the entire state, including Long Island, New York City.

“Summer is here – get offline and get outside,” Hochul said.

Here is a list of free pools in New York City and Long Island:

• Roberto Clemente State Park Pool – Bronx
• Riverbank State Park Pools (Indoor and Outdoor) – Manhattan
• Jones Beach State Park West Bathhouse Pool – Wantagh
• Montauk Downs State Park Pool – Montauk

In the beginning of the season, Hochul temporarily made all State Parks and pools free amid a heat wave in the tristate area. In New York City, public pools opened for the season on June 27, and beaches opened on Memorial Day weekend.

Hochul on Tuesday also announced investments in pool infrastructure, programming, lifeguard recruitment and swim lessons, with a particular focus on underserved communities, Hochul said.

“Think about when you were young, what you did with your time. You kick ball as you played catch, you swam. You just enjoyed life. You weren’t sitting indoors, holding being held captive to your cell phone,” Hochul said. “Don’t scroll through life. Just dive in and let’s get it started.”

Emily Rahhal is a digital reporter from Los Angeles who has covered New York City since 2023. She joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of her work here and follow her on Twitter here .

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