Last year, the Parks Department opened the Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center in Central Park, replacing the old Lasker Pool and Rink. The pool will be one of Manhattan’s outdoor pool locations offering the free Learn to Swim program this summer although only a handful of the public pools in Manhattan will offer similar programs. ( Photo: Courtesy of NYC Parks Department) Lifeguard Shortages Loom as Public Pools and Beaches Prep for Hot Summer Forecasts for the Northeast suggest that New Yorkers are in for a historically hot summer. As the city sweltered under its... News 03 Jul 2026 | 09:31
Clement Clarke Moore Park. Many NYC Parks have water features designed to provide some relief from the sweltering temperatures. As the city braces for intense conditions, citizens are urged to remain indoors. ( Photo: Otto Fritton) Cooling Centers Open, Pools Add Extra Hour as Heatwave Sends HHI to Triple Digits Large-scale power outages have impacted over 1,000 New Yorkers across the five boroughs, as the city and Con Edison grapple... News 29 Jul 2025 | 05:43
