New York City Department of Parks & Recreation is the steward of 5,000 of New York City’s parks and park properties—that’s 14 percent of the city! You can follow NYC Parks for expert tips in every corner of the city. Be sure to check in at New York City’s parks, playgrounds, recreation centers, monuments, food carts, and facilities to become a true New York explorer! Please read the City of New York's Social Media Customer Use Policy at nyc.gov/socialmediapolicy for information on communicating with Parks through social media. All service requests should be submitted through nyc.gov/311.
W 173rd St (at Amsterdam Ave) New York , NY 10032 United States
The area that is now Highbridge Pool was once a reservoir supplying water to the entire city . Today, you can see the water tower that remains as you swim in the enormous Olympic-sized pool. Read more
It's cool to be over here at this time:P
#No$kinnyDippin!
Great pool on a hot day. Lots of community love. Parks dept does a great job keeping things safe and clean. - Jim Ray
Open to the public on Saturday, October 19 for Open House New York: Highbridge Water Tower. No tickets required. - Swarm by Foursquare
Best time to swim: after 7 when all the kids are doing homework or getting in their jammies - Sasha Harris
Best pool in Soho - if you have kids... They take a break from 3-4p. - Jan Plass
Great post war apartments with great space for a great price. - David Purdy
a beautiful and quiet park; great place to sit and read or just forget about the city for a while! - Kevin B Winebold
Love the Sancocho soup on a cold day. Friendly service and reasonably priced. - Lenny Gallo