About
The David Fox/PS 251 Outdoor Mini Pool is a public recreational facility located in Brooklyn, NY, operated by NYC Parks & Recreation. It functions as a community mini-pool, typically open during the summer season, providing an outdoor swimming option for local residents, particularly families and children.
Specific temperature readings for the David Fox/PS 251 Outdoor Mini Pool are not publicly advertised. As a standard NYC Parks outdoor mini-pool, it is generally unheated, and its water temperature is primarily influenced by ambient weather conditions during its operational summer months.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? Reviews for this park highlight its fun atmosphere, awesome and clean pool, and suitability for kids. Positive aspects include good breezes, convenient local transportation, a nearby deli for food, and clean restrooms. It can be a quiet place with ample space. However, one significant negative experience details harassment by park personnel and lifeguards regarding conservative swimwear, specifically a wetsuit bottom and a plain white t-shirt over a bathing suit top, despite NYC Parks Department guidelines. This incident led to feelings of unwelcome and intolerance, suggesting a need for better policy enforcement or understanding at this specific location.
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Good for Children
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Accessible Entrance
Reviews
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September 2nd, 2018Dymond Seaton
Clean and lots of space for kids to run and jump
July 18th, 2019Extra Rebekah
It was so fun. There's a good breeze. The pool is awesome 👌. There's local transportation that drops you right in front of the park. If you're hungry don't hesitate to walk 2 - 3 blocks to a deli store that has a food section located in the deli store.But make sure you pick the right day when the pool is not too busy. I am sure all kids will enjoy this. I LOVED IT. 😁❤️.
August 20th, 2018Deb D
There is a neighborhood mini pool here. There were two lifeguards on duty. We had the pool to ourselves because it was overcast and had rained earlier. The water quality is tested. The restroom was clean. There were small children playing in the park and young men playing basketball. Quiet place.
August 20th, 2022Andrea H
ZERO STARS - If you don't wear a short bikini, you will be harassed by the parks dept and lifeguard to leave. I arrived on Saturday evening around 4:35 to enjoy the pool. The park dept personnel stopped me telling me that I needed to have on a "bathing suit." Mind you; I had on wet suit bottom due to my beliefs and a plain white t-shirt OVER my bathing suit top. I went to sit on the pool deck and dip my feet before getting in. I was sitting there for 2 mins when I noticed the park dept personnel running over to complain to the lifeguard that I wasn't wearing the proper pool attire. He also complained that I had on AirPods (listening to a guided meditation before I jumped in the pool). The NYC Parks Department website clearly states that a plain white t-shirt is OK and approved to wear over your bathing suit top. So to reiterate, if you're wearing a wetsuit bottom, bathing suit top under a plain white t-shirt, you are not welcome to enjoy the facilities. Unfortunately, it seems that this location isn't tolerant of people who opt to wear conservative swimwear. NYC Pools and Parks - do better! It's incredibly heartbreaking to feel not welcomed in your neighborhood.
August 10th, 2018Sylvester Campbell
Great atmosphere cool staff that communicates effectively. Nice clean pool
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |