Enjoy swimming at Lasker Pool during the summer!
Lasker Rink and Pool is currently closed. The Central Park Conservancy is rebuilding the facility to better integrate into the landscape, offer new and enhanced outdoor activities, and increase access for communities around the north end of Central Park. Learn more here.
Location: Mid-park between 106th and 108th Streets
The Lasker area serves as both Lasker Pool during the summer for swimming, and as Lasker Rink during the winter for ice skating. The site overlooks the beautiful Harlem Meer and is favorite of active park-goers all year round. Lasker accommodates 1,824 people and is available for private parties and events.
Pool Hours
Currently closed.
Pool Details
There are two pools for visitors to enjoy: a wading pool (dimensions: 63.5' x 14.5' x 1.25') and an Olympic pool (dimensions: 240' x 190' x 3.75').
There is also a deck area, lockers and a concession stand. Make sure to bring your own lock and towel!
Free Stuff
The pool itself is free of charge, and also offers free swimming lessons and free sunscreen.
The Lasker Pool also runs a series of free programming throughout the summer. Kids can partake in Learn to Swim lessons, and for adults there is the free Lap Swim program.
Free Lap Swim Program Hours
"Early Bird" lap swim hours are from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM and "Night Owl" lap-swim hours are from 7:00 PM to Dusk.