public pools
Coverage of public pools in the Nexus archive.
- NYC expands adult lap swimming across 10 public pools
New York City has expanded adult lap swimming to 10 public pools. The city faces a shortage of lifeguards to fully staff outdoor pools. Regular swimmers can participate in a summer-long lap swim competition by recording laps with an Aquatics Specialist.
- NYC braces for dangerous heat wave
New York City is experiencing a dangerous heat wave starting Wednesday with three days of extremely high temperatures, prompting a code red alert across the tri-state area. Public pools and cooling centers are open to help residents cope, with initial city plans announced on Monday.
- Decades-old NYC policy requires NYPD to open public pools, leading to frequent delays
A decades-old New York City policy requires NYPD officers to be present to open public pools, resulting in over 200 instances of delayed officer arrivals last summer. Parks employees reported these delays, highlighting the policy's operational challenges.