Whether you're a dedicated lap swimmer or just diving into a new fitness routine, Brooklyn offers a variety of lap pools that cater to every level and lifestyle.
From sleek indoor facilities to open-air pools perfect for summer training, exploring Brooklyn’s lap pool options reveals not only places to swim, but pockets of calm and community across the borough.
Here are five lap pools to check out in Brooklyn:
1. Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center
The new 6-lane, 25-yard swimming pool includes a 7'6" deep end, state-of-the-art water treatment systems, and spacious locker room and viewing areas in the heart of Crown Heights.
2. NYC Parks and Recreation Pools
Located in various locations including in Red Hook, Sunset Park, Crown Heights and Williamsburg, the city's Parks Department operates several indoor and outdoor lap pools. Visitors must pay a membership fee for Recreation Center pools, but the outdoor pools, open during the summer months, are free.
3. Brooklyn Sports Club
This sports club in East New York has a state-of-the-art indoor pool that is perfect for serious swimmers. The pool is Olympic-sized and features six lanes for lap swimming. The pool is open year-round and offers a range of membership options to fit any budget.
4. YMCA
Brooklyn is home to several YMCA locations, including in Coney Island, Park Slope and Downtown Brooklyn that all have pools.
5. Chelsea Piers Fitness
The Downtown Brooklyn location boasts a 3-lane lap pool, with open swim sessions, as well as programs for individuals of all ability levels from beginner to Masters Swim team.
With options ranging from historic public pools to state-of-the-art fitness centers, Brooklyn makes it easy to stay active and refreshed year-round. Whether you're swimming for endurance, wellness or stress relief, there's a lap pool waiting to welcome you in one of New York City’s most dynamic boroughs.
