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NYC Public Pools Open Thursday

Check out where and when to go, what to bring and what to leave at home (Hint: Pretty much everything).

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NEW YORK CITY — Get ready for the cheapest swim in the city when New York's public pools reopen Thursday.

The beloved, if grungy, public pools will begin their summer hours — opening daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. — this Thursday until Sept. 10.

Hours may be limited, but options are not. You can find the full list below, as well as a quick reminder of the many random requirements for gaining access to one of New York City’s public pools.

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Check it out, then get swimming.

POOLS:

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Bronx

Brooklyn

Manhattan

Queens

Staten Island

AND RULES:

Bring:

  • A lock
  • A towel
  • Sunblock
  • Books
  • Magazines

Don’t Bring:

  • Food
  • Glass bottles
  • Electronics
  • Newspapers
  • Water toys of any kind
  • Beach chairs
  • Baby strollers
  • Blankets

Wear:

  • Swimsuit — they will check the lining of your boxers, guys.
  • White t-shirt — they will not let you wear colors.
  • Flip-flops or rubber shoes

Don’t Wear:

  • Underwear as a bathing suit
  • Sneakers
  • Any cover-ups with colors

Photo courtesy of Eric Skiff/Flickr

Correction: The original version of this story misidentified opening day — June 29 — as a Friday. Your reporter apologizes if you lost an opportunity to swim because of her error.

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