New Rochelle Opens Lincoln Pool Saturday

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Lincoln Pool will open for the summer on Saturday with pandemic protocols, city officials said.

First, there's a limit to the number of people who can be at the pool at once. Pool capacity is capped at 50 percent under Westchester County Board of Health requirements. The maximum is 50 people at the main pool and 25 at the kiddie pool including parents and guardians.

There will be two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

The Parks and Recreation Department has issued guidelines:

• A Lincoln Park Pool Pass is required for admission
• Pool admission will be by appointment only
• The two sessions are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3-6 p.m., seven days a week.
• With 14 swim blocks available each week, pass holders can reserve up to three appointments per week for no more than four individuals.
• Pool reservations can be made up to two weeks in advance
• Children 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent.

To ensure the safety of users and staffers, the opening plan follows Westchester County Board of Health requirements, officials said.

The pool facilities will be sanitized by staff daily, prior to opening session and between 2 and 3 p.m. Restrooms will be sanitized every 15 minutes during the public sessions.

All 2019 Lincoln Pool passes will be honored for Summer 2020 — no renewal is necessary. New passes can be obtained by calling the Parks and Recreation Office at (914) 654-2087 or emailing info@newrochelleny.com to schedule an appointment.

For more information, go online or contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (914) 654-2087.