About
Kosciuszko Pool is a large outdoor public swimming facility located at Marcy Avenue and DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. Operated by NYC Parks, it serves as a popular community hub offering a refreshing escape during the summer months, typically featuring a main pool and a wading pool.
Kosciuszko Pool, like most NYC Parks outdoor pools, is generally unheated. The water temperature is ambient, fluctuating with the weather and air temperature, usually starting cool at the beginning of the summer season and gradually warming up as the season progresses. Specific daily temperature readings are not typically published.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? This community pool receives mixed reviews, often praised for its cleanliness, family-friendly atmosphere, and staff coordination, with some highlighting it as a community staple offering swim lessons and serving a diverse crowd. However, a significant number of visitors express frustration over the extensive and strictly enforced rules, which many perceive as overly restrictive and inconsistently applied. Common complaints include strict swimwear policies (e.g., denying entry for minor mesh paneling or swim caps, requiring full swimwear even for non-swimming supervisors), mandatory bag checks for 'contraband,' and a ban on phones by the poolside, raising concerns about privacy and emergency contact. While some commend the staff for consistency and positive attitudes, others report poor communication, condescending interactions, and arbitrary rule enforcement. Practical details mentioned include the requirement for personal locks for lockers, leaving strollers at the front, and difficult parking, though sunscreen is provided, and white shirts are permitted over swimsuits.
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Good for Children
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Accessible Entrance
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Listing Reviews
July 8th, 2025Oluwaseun
The pool is a staple in the community, and I've been coming here with my family since I was a kid. The rules are in place to keep everyone, especially the kids, safe. To enter, you must have a lock. If you're traveling with a stroller, the staff will ask you to leave it at the front. You’re allowed to wear a white shirt over your swimsuit if you'd like. Floatation devices aren’t permitted in the pool, but you can bring your towel, sunscreen (they provide it, too), sunglasses, and a good book. The staff is direct and consistent with enforcing the rules. The pool is always clean, and the first session ends at 3 PM for an hour-long cleaning break, reopening at 4 PM. I’ll definitely keep coming back to this pool !
July 27th, 2025Purnel Peter
They have way too many rules. I was on my period and had zero intentions to go in the pool but was told I can’t go in to supervise my little cousins because I needed to fully be in a swimwear. Then my cousin was told she cannot have her phone by the pool. I understand you guys are trying to protect people’s privacy even though that wasn’t explained but if people can’t have their phones then shouldn’t you ensure that there is a public phone in case of emergency?
September 7th, 2025SANDY Sanchez
Really really nice pool. Employees had it all very coordinated. I saw they gave swim lessons to the kids that didn't know how to swim. I believe u had to sign up for this . We didn't do it but alot others did. Employees very nice . Not one attitude did we encounter. Thank you all. It was a beautiful day and experience. Sun was shining, pool looked beautiful. Everyone was having fun. Parking around there wasn't easy . That's the only bad thing. Better if u take bus or Uber. They probably closed pool after Labor Day. They do have a kitty pool. Huge pool for others. . There are rules on what u can bring and wear so find out before you go. No hats no T shirts only swim type. Look up the rules. Please find out rules on what u can bring. Other wise u won't be happy but they are strict about this. There are lockers. . again ask about these lockers. I believe you have to bring ur own lock. I didn't use them so I don't really know. Good luck for next year. Have fun.
August 3rd, 2025Cassandra
There are way too many restrictions just to get inside this public pool. Staff require you to shake your towel out for “contraband” like you’re in prison. They’re also policing all sorts of swimwear. I witnessed two situations: a woman wearing a one piece with a small mesh paneling on the stomach area and a woman with a bathing cap. The woman wearing the one piece was told she couldn’t enter because she was wearing lingerie (spoiler: she wasn't). I felt bad because this happened in front of a crowd and she looked embarrassed. Her swimsuit had adequate covering as it had more fabric than a bikini. The woman in the swim cap was asked to remove it and she countered “I wore this here last week though.” Finally, after making my way through each of the public pool final bosses, I set up my towel to tan and read a book. Not long after, I was approached by one of the pool wardens who stared at me while making motions with their hands. This non-communicative plebeian continued these gestures annoyingly until I verbally acknowledged his presence. He asked “How were you a few minutes ago?” I say “Good, how are you?” And he laughs in a condescending tone and tells me “You were texting” I say “It’s my first time here, are phones not allowed?” He says “You have to take it to the locker” What could have been a brief encounter turned into a frustrating exchange due to the ineptness in communication displayed by this employee. I acknowledge there may have been signs that list the rules and perhaps I missed those. However, it infuriated me more when I returned to the pool after securing my phone in the locker, and I watched him walk past two women who were texting on their phones in front of him.
July 3rd, 2025Stacie Stacie
I feel like the pool is better than last year the workers are much nicer the lockers are cleaner, however I only went one day so I'll update the next few times we go.... it's diverse all different types of people come to this pool make sure you have a lock they do check your bag if you have one.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |