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Though membership is required to use the pools, adult memberships are $150/year-much more reasonable than at a private club-and children under the age of 18 receive FREE memberships. Many recreation centers throughout the five boroughs have indoor swimming pools. New York City Recreation Centers – Citywide Call ahead before arriving as the pool is closed for swim lessons for the neighborhood schools. Day passes are $20 for adults and $10 for children up to age 12. This pool is located inside a luxury riverfront residential complex and has a retractable skylight roof, which opens during the summer. Waterside Plaza Swim & Health Club – Kips Bay

Adults pay $25 for admission and kids 16 and under pay $7. The Brooklyn Heights location of this full-service gym offers day passes for the swimming pool during the weekend Family Open Swim. The one drawback: Space is limited and sessions last just one hour, so we recommend arriving on time. Head to the group's pool at John Jay Educational Complex (237 Seventh Avenue) and swim for just $10 a person at the Sunday afternoon sessions (2:40-3:40 pm). Reservations are only required if you're booking a special spa service, but plan to arrive early in the day as once capacity is reached, no more visitors are allowed to enter on any given date.īrooklyn families need not be enrolled in this organization's swim lessons to take advantage of its fabulous price for family swim. One- and 2-year-olds get a slight break at $30 and $35. Day passes for those older than 2 cost $50 on weekdays and $60 on weekends. In addition to a variety of spa facilities and services, Spa Castle features a huge Jacuzzi that's not too hot, heated outdoor swimming pools, and a separate toddler pool (only open in the summer). Spa Castle offers plenty of spots for a relaxing plunge. RELATED: Indoor Water Parks Perfect for a Warm Getaway Near NYC Affordable monthly passes are also available learn more on Riverbank State Park's official website. Pool fees are just $2 for adults and $1 for kids ages 5-15 years old. This state park in upper Manhattan has a lot to offer, including an indoor Olympic-sized pool that is a total bargain. Day passes are $55 on weekdays $60 on weekends, with discounts for multiple passes. Although its clientele is mostly adults, it is family-friendly during the daytime hours. There's also an on-site Russian restaurant, Matryoshka, and various spa services. This Russian spa has a huge pool that's rarely crowded on weekdays-you may very well have it to yourself-plus a hot tub, steam rooms, and saunas. Wall Street Bath and Spa – Financial District The deal is good any day of the week, but you must attend during the family swim hours. Annual memberships cost more than $1,000, but day passes are $35 for adults and $10 for children. This downtown 52,000-square-foot fitness complex features a lovely indoor pool. Asphalt Green Battery Park City – Battery Park City Day passes cost $15 for adults and $10 for children younger than 18, and include access to all facilities but not classes. This indoor pool is open on evenings and weekends with dedicated family swim time on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Community Center at Stuyvesant High School – Battery Park City Children's swim classes and monthly and annual memberships are available. Kids are only allowed in the pool during children's swim hours, so call ahead or visit the website to confirm the day's schedule. Children ages 6-17 enter any day of the week for $15 but must be accompanied by an adult. Weekday passes cost $35 per day the weekend price is $40. Day passes include the use of the gym, saunas, and whirlpool. The lap pool has a separate area for kids. If you're in the mood for a little luxury, try this rooftop pool with a retractable glass roof. Manhattan Plaza Health Club – Midtown West
