The Red Hook Pool on Bay Street is set to reopen at 11 a.m. on Sunday after a months-long shutdown for repairs.
Just days before it was scheduled to open, the New York City Parks Department discovered a broken drain pipe in the century-old pool. Since then, crews have been making necessary, extensive repairs so that the pool is ready for swimmers.
New York City outdoor pools officially opened for the summer season on June 27.
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The parks department in the meantime has encouraged residents to visit nearby pools in the borough, including the ones in Gowanus and Sunset Park.
According to NYC Parks, the department is currently in the design phase of a $122 million project to renovate the Red Hook Pool and Recreation Center. The project includes rebuilding the entire pool basin and its supporting components, with construction expected to begin in 2028.
New York City outdoor pools will remain open through Sunday, September 7.
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