This is a great municipal pool! Spacious and doesn't feel too crowded even on busy days & holiday…read moreweekends when you can hardly find parking (though the parking lot is quite large). There are a few picnic tables and grills on the lawn. No pool lounge chairs or towel service so bring your own chairs, picnic blankets, food/snacks and other accoutrements to enjoy a leisurely summer day. Facilities are clean and well-maintained. Very kids/toddler-friendly. The sizeable shallow end has several sprinklers/splash fountains for children to play in, and there are slides on both the kiddie and adult sides. Also a playground in the back (not affiliated with the pool). There are always many life guards on duty every time I've gone. The pool is accessible only to Clarkstown residents and their guests, so if you're not a resident befriend someone who is. You must obtain a Clarkstown resident ID card first at the registration office at 31 Zukor Road in New City. (The pool won't simply accept a driver's license.) Rates can be either daily or seasonal for individuals or family, and are very reasonable compared to similar community pools.

Back in the day we used to refer to this beleaguered mud hole as "Nanuet Snake" for the inundation…read moreof various slithering creatures who would join you on your swim in what was then a dark and unknowable crater that had more in common with Loch Ness than 20th century suburbia. It's no exaggeration that these monsters from the deep probably kept a legion of child psychiatrists in full time employment. On a recent visit it was nice to see that the previous snake-ridden den of iniquity has long been been replaced with a legitimate pool and that the mythological beasts of years past have been slayed by chlorine and actual cement walls. You can even see right to the bottom. What a concept. This is what Nanuet Lake should have been like all along... no thanks whatsoever to my parents who thought this was some tough love version of Shangri La, albeit minus the all consuming bliss one often finds in paradise. I kid about my parents (almost) and am happy to bestow five easy stars for a childhood reclaimed. I still hate snakes.

Nice little place and very secluded . I love the fact that even tho you're basically in the middle…read moreof nowhere , they have WiFi , nice bathrooms with air conditioner , large tables with umbrellas and everything is very organized . Good vibes . The only downside for me is the amount of bugs ..arghhh , I understand we're outdoors but Jesus you better have tons of bug spray . I was bit and stung by every single bug on earth for the rest of my life hahaha and there are creatures in the water , needless to say I didn't even go in .

Highlands Natural Pool has definitely blown up on social media lately, which is what put it on my…read moreradar. While it's a nice enough spot and the setting is scenic, the pictures floating around don't quite tell the full story. Yes, it's spring-fed and chemical-free, which gives it more of a forest pond feel than a traditional pool. That might be a plus for some people, but there are downsides. The water feels heavier than a normal pool, and there's no true shallow end--so treading water for long stretches can get tiring. If you go, I'd honestly recommend bringing a float to hang out more comfortably in the water. The facilities are basic. There are very few pool chairs--mostly just park benches scattered around a small paved deck. Seating is limited, and it was hard to find a place to set up. I'd recommend bringing your own beach chair if you have one. There are plenty of picnic tables farther back from the pool, which I assume is their way of keeping food out of the swim area. We arrived around 3 PM and that timing was probably my biggest gripe. The parking lot was full, so we had to find a random lot down the road and then walk back and hunt for the entrance. Not the easiest arrival. The $20 day pass would be fine if the setup matched the price, but for what it is, it felt a little steep. Also worth noting--cell service is spotty, and while they say there's Wi-Fi, it didn't work well for us. Overall, it's not a bad experience, but it didn't quite live up to the online buzz. If you go in with the right expectations (and a float, a chair, and some patience), you'll probably enjoy it more than we did.

Had a great time here spending the day with friends and family. You can bring your our kayak and…read moresmall floating devices to enjoy the cool water from the lake.

Dang this place is lots of fun, u can ride boats, fish, swim, sign up 4 swim team, and many more…read more The life guards r very nice, 2 of which r my brothers! I would strongly advise getting a membership, and yeah that's it

Excellent, Excellent Service!!! Wonderful group of people from the swimmers to the staff. Clean…read morepool and pool area. Very friendly and welcoming. The prices are excellent and so worth the drive. Used to be a resident of Crystal Springs in Hamburg and came here a few times. It was great then, but nothing like how it was today. The supervisor that ran the whole operation was the absolute best, Sheree, you are the absolute Best. She was very thorough and so kind and sweet. She explained everything and even walked around to make sure everyone was having a good time and ok. Super friendly and welcoming...we need more people like her in charge. I live near Morristown now, but will definitely be coming back and spending my money here for the entire summer season. So worth the money and absolutely worth the drive. Thank you Newton, for keeping things authentic, simple and sweet!!!

I had my daughter's 10th birthday party at the Newton Pool. Debbie in the municipal office could…read morenot have been nicer and more helpful. The staff at the pool were so attentive and wonderful. The kids had a blast! I've had many, more expensive birthday parties for my daughter, but this one was the most fun and the least expensive! Great value!

I'm so old I remember when the pool was opened-and dad swam in the previous town pool (the pond in…read moreTaylor Park)! Renovated a few years ago, it's holding up well. Lotsa memories of pool hopping there as a teen!

New to town. My family and I love the pool. Much bigger than I had imagined and very clean. Also…read morelike that they have a concession stand. Lifeguards seem very observant.

nice and clean pool. .read more

I went to the pool this morning and had no issues... Which is an amazing thins to find at a FREE…read moreswimming pool. They check bags and make you show ID upon entering. We walked over to a spot that we liked and sat down which is when we noticed that the pool was pleasantly (almost) empty. I went with my fiancé and although this is a family pool with a ton of kids running around they were all so well behaved and sweet. As far as the bathrooms, they're fine. Not amazing, not totally horrible but fine. There's stalls as well as showers and changing rooms. Someone mentioned in another review that the floors were went but maybe that happens later in the day as more people come to the pool. We got there when it opened at 10am and everything was just fine.

We LOVE the GSYC! So fun and friendly and a GREAT brunch! We have been members for two years but…read morehope to have many many more!

We've been members for about five years and it was one of the best choices we made. Hubby and I…read morehave our summer home in Lake Hopatcong, and there isn't high quality entertainment in the area. We get to see NYC type shows without having to drive all the way to the city. We've seen NYC comedians, cabaret singers, violinists and pianists from Julliard, and more. I can't recommend this club more highly. We've also been able to take visiting clients to shows.

Exemplary of a premier athletic facility, the Jersey Aquatic Center provides a range of swimming…read morefacilities for children and adults of all ages. From the main, 10-lane, Olympic-sized competition pool to warm-up lap and training pools, there's a range of programs and facilities for a wide variety of skill levels. We visited recently for the Rebels Meters Mania swim meet, and one of the highlights was the digital scoreboard, which displayed each swimmer's name, lane and heat time. I was also amazed to see the meet livestreamed on the event's YouTube channel, which allowed for distant family members to watch our kids swim. The only downside was the ear-splitting dance music blared at the audience before and sometimes during the meet, which triggered my Apple Watch high-decibel alert. Attending a swim meet shouldn't put one's family at risk of hearing loss. Swim meets are naturally loud events, with concrete and water surfaces exhibiting maximum acoustic reflective properties, so there's little reason to add to that characteristic. Watch from the upstairs viewing rooms or bring ear protection, and consider keeping small children at home, in order to protect from the nightclub-like audio environment.

Excellent facility, swim program & coaches! Our daughter is on the swim team and loves it!read more