Swimming is a life skill, great exercise, and a challenging sport. Whether you’re looking for swim classes for your kids, want to learn water safety, or enjoy swimming as a form of exercise, you’ll find what you’re looking for at the Y.

Pools by Location

 

Find A Pool

Open Swim

Drop in to one of our pools for lap swim, family swim, or recreational swim. Check pool schedules to find a time that works for you and your family, reservations are required.
View Schedule

Swim Lessons

We offer swim classes for infants, kids, teenagers, and adults. Choose from weekday, evening, and weekend classes all year long.
Find a Swim Lesson

Become A Lifeguard

Take our Lifeguard Class, get certified as a YMCA lifeguard, and search for lifeguard jobs at our branches.
Become a Lifeguard

Youth Swim Teams

Teams of young swimmers practice regularly and compete with other Y and club swim teams.
Contact Your Local Branch

Water Safety Month

Tips to staying safe in and around the water.
Learn more

Financial Assistance

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all. Financial assistance is available for membership, programs, childcare, and camps.
Learn More

Pool Closures

View the schedule of pool closures and upcoming maintenance periods.
View Pool Closures
What to Bring
  • Bring your own towel and swim cap.
  • Kickboards and other swim gear are available for your use and are disinfected after every use.

More from the YMCA

Woman smiling on treadmill

Join the Y

Reach your fitness goals and support your community by joining the Y.
Membership
Boy with backpack and kickboard learns to swim at Vanderbilt YMCA summer camp

Swim Lessons

Choose from weekday, evening, and weekend classes for all ages, all year long.
The Details
Woman with aqua bandana smiles while doing core exercises during Rockaway YMCA pilates mat class

Community Programs

When a community comes together, everyone succeeds.
Community Classes