Pools and Beaches for the Week of July Fourth

This article was written by Megan Riesz.

Beaches

Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk - Although entrances are closed at B. 106th, B. 115th and B. 117th due to Hurricane Sandy, this beach is open for the summer. The site is popular for surfers and swimmers who want to try the waters at the swimming hole made famous by the Ramones.

Coney Island – Look no further for outlandish 4th of July celebrations. Events include the 79th annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, the Coney Island Circus Sideshow (runs from 1 to 8 p.m., $10 for adults and $5 for kids) and fireworks extravaganza (starts at 9 p.m.). Check out Friday Night Fireworks on July 5, too (starts at 9:30 p.m.). Take the Q, D or F train.

Manhattan Beach – This small beach on the edge of Brooklyn is bookended by playgrounds and boasts two baseball diamonds as well as tennis, volleyball, basketball and handball courts. Take the B49 bus.

Brighton Beach – Located in the neighborhood of Little Odessa, Brighton Beach has a boardwalk, ocean-facing restaurants (check out Volna) and nightclubs. Take the Q or B train to Brighton Beach Avenue.

Pools

Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a break for pool cleaning between 3 and 4 p.m.

Fort Totten Pool – This 75’ x 40’ x 4' pool opened on June 27. Attendees should bring a combination lock to protect their belongings. No outside food, electronic devices or newspapers are allowed. Located at 338 Story Avenue in Bayside's Fort Totten.

Astoria Pool - This pool is one of the largest in the city with a main pool and a diving pool that meet Olympic standards. The pool, which is located at 19th Street and 23rd Drive in Astoria Park, was created to hold up to 3,000 people.

Marie Curie Park Pool - This pool, located at 211th Street and 46th Avenue, is 40' x 20' by 3'. There is a playground located next to the pool.

McCarren Pool – This 37,950-square-foot pool in Greenpoint has a wading area, sprinklers, a sand volleyball court and locker rooms. 475 Lorimer Street between Bayard Street and Driggs Avenue (take the G to Nassau Avenue). For entry, you must arrive in swim gear.

Kosciuszko Pool – This Bed-Stuy pool is massive at 230’ x 100’ x 4’. The facilities also include a kiddie pool and locker rooms. Located on Marcy Avenue between DeKalb and Kosciuszko (take the B38 up Lafayette Avenue or the G to Myrtle-Willoughby).