Public swimming pools in the Hudson Valley



Hot spots to cool off this summer

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Summer is officially here! The season of warm weather, cool foods, and fun in the sun! But when the sun gets too hot for fun, grab your swimmies and go for a dip at any of these public pools in the Hudson Valley.

Because of the changing rules and regs, we suggest visiting each locations website and giving them a call to see if you can visit and use their facilities. We update these lists frequently but find it difficult to keep up with things that are going on.

Dutchess
 
724 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon; 845-765-8440 ext 121
There will be multiple swim sessions 7 days a week. Walk-up admission for each session will be free until July 14. Swimming is limited to 60 swimmers per session. Walk up paid admission will no longer be available the day you come. We are asking pool users reserve their swim time in advance. You will need to make reservations starting on July 14. You can also sign up for swim lessons. The reservation site launches on July 12.

59 E Market Street, Hyde Park
The outdoor pool is open weekdays July 1 to August 10, 4 pm until 7pm. Weekends June 30 to August 25, Noon until 6pm.

162 Washington Street, Poughkeepsie
Pool is run by the City of Poughkeepsie and access is free of charge for the 2024 season. Max occupancy is 200. Daily pool hours 11am-7pm. Swim lessons (M-F) 10am-11am. Click here for registration. Application forms for passes and for swim lessons can be filled out in advance and then taken to the pools for final registration. Or people can obtain those forms at the pools when they are open. 

121 Wilbur Boulevard, Poughkeepsie
Pool is run by the City of Poughkeepsie and access is free of charge for the 2024 season. Max occupancy is 130. Daily adult lap swim 10am-11am. Daily pool hours 11am-7pm. Application forms for passes and for swim lessons can be filled out in advance and then taken to the pools for final registration. Or people can obtain those forms at the pools when they are open.

3744 Route 44, Millbrook; 845-677-9545  
Season and day passes are available for both residents and nonresidents. Open daily. Saturday & Sunday 11am-7pm; weekdays 12-6pm. Daily Pass fee: $6 resident, $8 non-resident. Senior daily pass $5 resident, $7 non-resident. Season passes are also available.

80 East Market St., Rhinebeck; 845-876-6161
Pool is open daily June 29 through September 2 (Labor Day). The last couple weeks of pool time is subject to change or may be closed due to availability of lifeguards. Please note that the pool may close in inclement weather and always during thunderstorms. Day & season passes available for both residents and non-residents.

249 Duncan Rd, Lagrangeville; (845) 724-5460
Open daily July 1 to August 29. Mon.-Thurs. 12pm-5pm is Open Swim, and 5pm-6pm is Lap Swim & Group Swim Lessons Only. Fri.  12pm-6pm is Open Swim. (Note: Lap swimming is available in designated area when pool capacity allows.)

99 Linden Avenue, Red Hook; (845) 758-8424
Open daily for the membership season on Thur., June 27 through Mon., Sept. 2. Online Registration platform.

North shore of Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, 2 Red Flynn Dr; (845) 750-7195
The rainbow colored floating River Pool offers a safe place to swim on the Hudson River. Tuesday-Sunday, 12-6 pm, July-Labor Day, weather permitting. Lifeguards are always present when the pool is open.  



Orange

Route 9W, Bear Mountain; 845-786-2701 ext. 254 or 242 
This beautiful, spacious pool operated by the state park is open to the public for the summer season from 10am – 5:30pm starting in mid-June.

158-170 Lake Avenue, Middletown
War Veterans Memorial Pool & Splash Pad will be open daily from 12pm - 6pm, July 1 to August 25. Cost is $1 for those under 16 years old, and $4 for 16 years and older. Out of town guests will be charged $5 to use the pool.

Town of Woodbury
The John P. Burke Memorial Pool has a large paved and painted swimming area with two diving boards. A pavilion houses a large room for game playing as well as picnic tables. A changing room and restrooms are also provided. Park Passes are checked by a Gatekeeper as visitors enter.

28-36 Sproat Street, Middletown
Sproat Street Pool will be open daily from 12pm - 6pm, July 1 to August 25. Cost is $1 for those under 16 years old, and $4 for 16 years and older. Out of town guests will be charged $5 to use the pool.

Sullivan

121 Dillon Rd, Monticello
Cool off with a swim in the 30’ x 60’ pool. The pool is open from July 4th through August 31st, noon till 7pm, weather permitting. Access is free. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

136 Sunset Lake Rd. Liberty; 854 845-292-7690
A public park that is family-oriented with an Olympic size outdoor pool, fishing, playground, lake, row boats, tennis courts, basketball court, sand volleyball, walking trails, playground, concession stand, picnic areas and much more. May 1st– September 31st, 8am-dusk. Must have resident pass. You can find the form here.

Grahamsville;  (845) 985-7490
There are two pools in the Town of Neversink.  One pool is located in the Hamlet of Neversink is owned by the Neversink Fire District and is available for use by residents of the Neversink Fire District free of charge. The other pool is operated by the Town of Neversink and is located at the Grahamsville Fairgrounds in the Hamlet of Grahamsville. This pool is open to all residents of the Town of Neversink. Permits are required and are issued in the Town Clerk’s Office at the Town Hall. $15 per person, under 3 free. Both pools are open daily from 12:30 to 7pm weather permitting for the summer season.  

27-29 Mamakating Rd, Bloomingburg; (845) 888-3000
Daily Passes- $7 Residents/ $15 Non-residents/ $5 Seniors
*Daily Passes are purchased at the Concession Stand at the Pool. Check here for pool hours.

Ulster

Joys Lane, Kingston; 845-331-1682
The pool is adjacent to the Dietz Stadium Complex and Forsyth Park, located off Washington Avenue in Uptown Kingston. It offers open swim to the public Wednesday-Sunday 12:30pm-4:45pm. Bathhouse, picnic area, splash pad, swim lessons and lap swims. Non-Resident Registration - $5/Person. Call for open swim hours.

45 Watson Hollow Road, West Shokan; 845-657-6373
The swimming pool, accompanied with changing and shower facilities, is located at Lester S. Davis Park in West Shokan. The pool facility operates from Memorial Day through Labor Day pending good weather and staffing. It is open to all Town of Olive residents and their guests. Seasonal or day passes are available at the pool lobby. Contact Pool personnel at 845-657-6373 for hours of operation, swimming programs, and admittance costs.

1055 Rt. 32, Rosendale, NY; 845-235-7094
Open to the public during the summer months for a fee, paid either as a daily rate or a season pass. It has two sections, a zero-entry rec pool and a deeper lap swimming area. There is a bath house and a concession stand. The pool is opening Saturday, June 8th from 12pm-7pm for weekends ONLY! They will update once it will be open 7 days a week!

Libertyville Road, New Paltz; 845-255-7027 (S), 845-340-3500 
Olympic size swimming pool and two large kiddie pools. Lifeguards on duty at all times. Locker rooms with showers. Large pavilion with picnic tables. Playground and snack bar. Season will run from June 17th thru September 4th, Sunday - Saturday, 11am to 7pm. Adult (13+) $14 Children (12 & under) $10 Senior Citizen (60 & over) $8. Season passes are also available. The pool is closed due to ongoing water loss issues.

32 Mulberry St., New Paltz; 845-255-1700 
Open daily June 27-August 12, 12pm-7pm, August 12 to September 7, 12pm-7pm. Click here for 2024 membership and daily admission rates. 

Know of any other great places to swim? Tell us about it! Email us: lcortes@excitingread.com

Updated 7/8/2024


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