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Free Aquatics Instruction

July 7 - August 27, 2008

Graphic of swimmer in waterGraphic of swimmer in waterThis summer, Bethesda Aquatics, in partnership with Parks & Recreation's Citywide Aquatics Division, offers Aquatics instruction to children and adults of all ages at five Parks pool locations.

Aquatics is a complete body workout and ranges from gentle walking in water to high-energy exercise; it helps alleviate pain, improve circulation, and promote healing and muscle development for those suffering from physical ailments resulting from injury, disease, or aging.

Instructors from Bethesda Aquatics are specialized in providing aquatics training to people with the following conditions:

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Down Syndrome
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Mental Retardation
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Spina Bifida
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • CVA (Cardio Vascular Accident)

For registration information, days of operation, and class times,
call Bethesda Aquatics at (718) 448-3133.

 

Aquatic Program Schedule for People with Special Needs

We are partnering with Bethesda Aquatics for the fourth consecutive summer to provide adapted aquatic classes to people with special needs. The program begins on July 7 and ends August 22. Please see pool-specific schedules listed below.

For more information, call at (718) 760–6969.

 

Bronx
Crotona Pool
173rd Street & Fulton Avenue
Days: Monday and Wednesday
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Brooklyn
Red Hook Pool
Bay & Henry Streets
Days: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Manhattan
Highbridge Pool
West 173rd Street & Amsterdam Avenue
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Queens
Astoria Pool
19th St. & 23rd Drive
Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Staten Island
Faber Pool
Faber St. & Richmond Terrace.
Days: Monday – Friday
Times: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
5:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. on Monday


Related Information
Pools
Adult Lap Swim Hours
Learn to Swim
Parks Swim Team Training