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Outdoor public pool offering free lunch.
Specific pool temperatures for Lyons Pool are not consistently published. As a large outdoor public pool operated by NYC Parks, it is generally unheated, meaning its temperature is primarily ambient and warms naturally throughout the summer season.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? Reviews for this public pool are predominantly negative, highlighting several key issues. Many visitors report extremely rude, uncommunicative, and gossiping staff. The rules are consistently described as overly strict, inconsistent, and poorly communicated, with issues ranging from requiring locks without prior notice to enforcing specific swimwear designs. While one review noted the pool as clean and well-maintained, others found it dirty, smelly, and rundown. Common complaints include early closures, the pool being shut down for minor reasons like light rain, and significant portions of the pool being closed off, leading to overcrowding. Several reviews describe an unsafe and uncontrollable environment, particularly due to aggressive teenagers, making it unsuitable for small children and preventing a relaxing experience. Overall, most patrons express a highly negative and frustrating experience, vowing not to return.
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Amenities
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Good for Children
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Accessible Entrance
Reviews
Listing Reviews
August 17th, 2025Paulette Hall
Overall clean and well maintained for a public pool. However, closing time states “3pm”. Why close at 2:40? It’s the summer and we’ll like to have our full time in the pool!
August 9th, 2025Emani Moody
Went there a week ago with my son experience was horrible. Staff had terrible nasty attitudes they kept closing off the pool for a few drops of rain so they could hang out and gossip. They don’t communicate with each other so half of them don’t even know what’s going on. Terrible experience don’t recommend especially if you don’t wanna deal with rude staff
August 23rd, 2025Dariellys Severino Delacruz
overly strict, they didnt let us go in because we didnt have a lock, so we went and got one and they didnt even let us swim.
June 27th, 2025alex
only goes cuz is near,only pool near me is this one,if had a different option would not hesitate.very dirty and extreme rules, grandma came and got kicked out cuz of small blue design and had to go buy something else for her to wear.there is breakfast but is like u back in school all over again
July 30th, 2023Rae Collazo
Just overall bad experience. They allow absolutely nothing inside. No one makes you aware of a lock needed until you’re ready to go in. Staff are extremely rude but I’m not surprised given the quality of people swimming here. Uncontrollable environment. Teenagers being extremely aggressive in the pool. Someone got punched in the face. They have the majority of the pool closed off so it’s overcrowded. I was hoping for a relaxing day at the pool and got the complete opposite. Wasn’t fun, had to be hyper aware of my surroundings. Definitely not suitable for small children. Dirty, smelly & rundown on the inside. Will not come back here.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
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