Roosevelt Island Sportspark

New York, NY, UNITED STATES

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Updated April 14, 2020.

Facility Overview

Facility Name
Roosevelt Island Sportspark
Address
250 Main Street, Roosevelt Island
New York, NY 10044
UNITED STATES
Telephone
(212) 832-4569

Adult Admission Price & Policy

Drop-in/Casual
$15.00. [July, 2023]
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Full-Size, Year-Round Pools & Boards

Pool 1
25y, 6 lanes, 3½f - 8½f depth, indoors, 84ºF (29ºC) ±2ºF (1ºC).

Location

County/Region
New York City (All 5 Boroughs)
GPS
40.756419, -73.954803

Teams That Use This Facility

Youth Swim
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Facility Notes

Renovations to the facility, which began in April, 2021, include the installation of energy-efficient systems, the addition of a fitness center, a multi-purpose meeting and event space, as well as upgrades to the gymnasium, locker rooms, and building façade. The pool remained open through the end of summer and was expected to reopen in the spring of 2022. But it didn't.
The pool reopened on July 1, 2023.

Facility Reviews

The facilities are a bit worn, but clean, and the pool area is bright. The water temperature is decent for laps. The number of lanes available for lap swimming varies, so call for details. On a Sunday at 1:30 PM, I had a lane to myself. Swim caps and locks are required (although no one checked that I had a lock). Kickboards are available pool side, but pull-buoys are hard to come by. Note that island accessibility is limited to one subway stop on the F train, the cable tram, and a bridge from Queens. This may be the best swimming deal close to Manhattan.
[September, 2014]
Spacious, bright and not crowded the half-dozen times I swam there. Friendly vibe and interesting people at this off-the-beaten-path treasure of a pool. I found a full complement of equipment. Bring a lock or wear your suit under your clothes and make a beeline for the pool deck, which many people do. Locker rooms are cramped and not well maintained, but don't let that deter you.
[September, 2020]