Kosciusko pool is a great place All staff were all so kind,…read morefriendly, and welcoming every time we visited. my daughter got into the lottery for the free swimming program and she has learned so much I am very grateful for all the swimming coaches that have taught her to be an amazing swimmer. We had such a great summer, and we will always remember it!

The pool is literally green and cloudy. The kids area pool seemed to be blue and clean but the big…read morepool is literally turning GREEN ! And they aren't saying anything but "if you would like to leave a complaint" knowing damn well that don't do anything but

* This review is for the pool only *…read more Came here with a friend on a Wednesday afternoon and enjoyed our time! Pros: - Centrally located in Williamsburg and easy to get to with public transport - Huge pool with very clean water - Facilities are OK, a little grimy but standard for public facilities with lots of traffic - No lines during weekdays, but I'm sure it's crazy during weekends Note: The description on https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/mccarren-park/facilities/outdoor-pools/mccarren-park-pool does not convey how STRICT the rules are here. - You must bring a combination lock in order to enter the premises. They have 2 people at the entrance who scan your belongings and make sure you have a lock. - You must place ALL your electronics/valuables in a locker. Any bags and phones are NOT permitted and you can only hand carry basic essentials such as a towel, sunscreen, books, and water bottle onto the pool grounds. - They have eagle-eyed staff checking every entry point and they do not f*k around. Be nice to them, and they are nice back. - Beach lounge chairs are limited and they go quick - There is very little shade around the pool and you are not allowed to bring sun umbrellas or chairs, so a hat would be the best option. You are not allowed to lay in the little shade underneath or around the lifeguard chairs - They have a huge container of complimentary 30SPF sunscreen but yesterday it was all out. - The website says there's a daily "break for pool cleaning between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m." but we got kicked out at 2:35 PM so it's not exactly 3 PM. As long as you follow the rules you will have a great time!

I had a good time with my friends, will be returning soon! Thank you McCarren! Stay fresh!read more

Great place. Location is awesome and great cocktails. I had drinks there after work and it was a…read morevibe

I went to this gym for about 3 years, mostly using the cardio equipment. Liked: mellow vibe, not…read morecrowded 10-11am, very decent locker room, and loved the 3rd floor yoga studio with view of park for stretching after work out. Disliked: terrible ventilation/climate control (asked if they could install fan, but they said nah), music too loud (had to wear earplugs), and the final straw: they rented out the yoga studio, so there is no quiet, out of the way place to stretch. Ended my membership and joined Grindhouse, which is cheaper, has good AC and high ceilings, plenty of machines, music not too loud, and has an OK place to stretch-- alas with no views.

I need to come back for class. I came just to get a workout in but did not take my night too…read moreseriously. I did 30 min on the stationary bike and 30 on the treadmill . I was ecstatic to see a stairclimber aka stair master machine but it was occupied. The locker room is narrrow and awkwardly built but you won't spend much time in there. There are 3 floors including an infinity pool The front desk staff was very nice and everyone seemed serious about working out. I must return for a group fitness class. I was impressed by the circuit taking place as I got ready to exit . A-ok

This pool is closed for repairs for a few years. Parks and recreation needs to do repairs fast…read more It takes to long.

Few guards at pool is not trustworthy. We thought this is the best pool. But ppl whore coming here,…read moresome of them are very rude and make up the stories as well. I'm very disappointed!!

I've been to other branches of YMCA and so far every branch has a different swimming pool. All the…read morepools are different in deepness and sizes. The swimming pool in Greenpoint has some strict staff that opens their doors at the time of the class otherwise the door is locked to the pool. The pool is very clean but very small. I did not expect the pool to be really deep when I got in. It seemed like it was 5 feet deep when the sign on the wall said 4 feet. Lockers are very clean. The only con I have is the entrance to this branch is it is not stroller and wheelchair accessible. Wish there was a ramp going up and down.

I'm working on my review about this place, still. Check out my pictures in meantime. They're 100%…read moreLEGIT!!!! I saw/killed TWO ROACHES IN THE ROOM within first HOUR OF MY ARRIVAL!!!! (The roach in the door frame, I managed to photograph, I saw, LITERALLY, upon entering my room, initially.) This sort of thing has NEVER HAPPENED TO ME BEFORE - and I'm in my late fifties!!!! Due to above & the dirty bathroom, I definitely don't recommend this joint. Find something better!

Wonderfull program, dedicated instructors and great families enrolled. We are very grateful for the…read moreattention to detail and very sensitive approach to our special needs child.

We've been taking our 2.5 year old son at this Aquabeba location for a few months, and we are…read moregenerally happy. First of all, as these swim classes took place in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, we've been very happy with all the safety precautions: - Classes were limited to 2 students, recently expanded to 3. - Only one parent/guardian and the child are allowed in the building at any time. - The parent/guardian and the child are allowed in the building only 5 minutes before class. - They check temperatures for all. The pool is heated, it is clean, and there are two bathrooms/changing rooms, each one with 6 lockers and one shower. They clean the changing areas in between classes. The instructors are great, and the 30-minute classes we took are intense[1]. Even though the exercises and routines were essentially the same, a lot depends on the energy of the teacher. I feel that the more energetic teachers are actually the more effective. There are a few things to consider: - The pool is not very big. It is certainly large enough for the 3 students plus 3 parents/guardians in the current class, but things could get crowded at full capacity. Also considering that each changing room has only one shower. - There is no priority enrollment for students who are currently enrolled in a class. Once the mass email for new enrollment is sent out, spots are assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis. Basically you only have a few minutes to register your kid. - There is no phone number to call. For anything you need, you have to send an email. The person in charge is nice and will reply, usually within a couple of days, and often within a few hours. However, if you need information quickly, thins is a problem. -------------------- [1] This was the Sea Otters level: 1 year/10 months to 2 yrs/10 months.

One of those little known secrets in Brooklyn. It's not Olympic size and on 3feet deep, but calm…read moreand serene to cool off and play in the water. Only thing, since it's a "city" Parks Dept. pool, rules don't allow anything from phones to snacks or music. Just the sounds in your head:-), and only white t-shirts, as other city pools. Silly but they have their reasons.

What can I say? I love me a great public pool. It's small but comfortable. The main pool has all…read moreages in it, but the kiddie pool area is a helpful addition. The design is great and the community deserves something lovely and accessible! Just keep in mind that on the best pool days, you will be on line to enter. Pre-COVID, they would limit capacity because of the size, so prepare for that even more during COVID.

They are open 11am-3pm then close for an hour from 3-4pm. At 4pm they reopen til 7pm. While these…read moreare the official hours, they hardly ever open on time. Usually it's about 11:15/11:20am. It is hard to understand why because there are usually a bunch of attendants sitting around in the front at 11am but they never open the entrance gate til around 11:15/11:20am. Sometimes they have to wait for the police attendant to come. Once they do open, it is pretty fast to get inside. They look to make sure you have a lock. They require you to rinse off before going into the pool. On the deck, they don't allow you to wear anything besides a bathing suit or a white tee and flip flops. Not supposed to bring food, books or cell phone out.

I'm an original New Yorker born and raised in Park Slope Brooklyn, I still live in Park Slope, I am…read morevery familiar with this pool, and how it was before all the gentrification, lots of changes at this pool for the better, the pool has definitely improved, the pool is very nice but the staff is the same ol' same ol' NYC City Parks and recreation Staff hospitality, being that it's a city pool, expect to receive the same treatment as if you were in a City Jail, the Pool staff dosent greet you with a "Hello" they greet you with a "Do you have a lock?", "Let me see your swimming Shorts", Bag search, "No phones on the pool deck." The staff makes sure to harass you as much as they can, you aren't allowed to have fun, they have a problem with everything, no running, no jumping, no holding on to each other while swimming, phones must be in the locker and cannot be used in the pool deck. The kiddie pool was closed on this day I visited because someone shit in it. I actually read in the news that they closed the entire pool the week before on one of the hottest days of the summer because someone shit in it. Google it if you don't believe me. The atmosphere has definitely improved, but not worth coming here again since the staff likes to make sure that they manage every little detail and impose each and every rule upon you. You really can't have fun at this pool, everything is a problem, literally my 4 year old daughter was holding on to me while swimming, they said "No holding on to each other while swimming." This place has potential but as long as it's ran by the NYC Parks and recreation it will always be a toilet.

Came here to hoop with my 2 big bros, both of whom played D1 in college. I, in contrast, was cut…read morefrom my high school varsity basketball team back in 2013. Still stings tbh. I still got beef with Coach Adams... We ended up playing 1 on 1 spots, 3 dribbles max. I always get annoyed at the 3 dribble rule though... you think Kyrie is playing 3 dribble max!?!? My big bros always rebuttal with "You really comparing yourself to Kyrie, J?" Which is fair. I see their point. Plus, I'm just little cuzzo. Needless to say, I didn't have a chance but the big bros were in a heavyweight title fight, similar to Tyson Fury & Deontay Wilder 1. We got a great sweat, and nothing makes me feel like I'm 14 again like hooping with my homies outside on a nice summer day. True bliss. I hope everyone has something that can bring them childlike joy in adulthood. If you're reading this I'm sure you're at least slightly skeptical of these courts being on Ave D, but the 2 full courts are lowkey nice and pretty well kept. There is hardly ever a crowd, which you cannot say about Tompkins just down the road. Tompkins is lowkey cooked now smh. As we were leaving, a civilian walked by and said "Ayo lemme get a shot nephew!" I rolled my eyes, passed him the rock, and unc shot an airball lol. Some real NY sh*t. Catch me out here if you wanna get fried! I'm hungry! Ig @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

Pool Type: Outdoor pool Cost: Absolutely free…read more Hours: Outdoor pool hours are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Overview: Clean public pool.