The last of the 11 pools financed by the WPA for the summer of 1936, this play center is one of the city’s largest and most impressive pool complexes. Constructed in 1935 it was Designated in 2007.
Constructed between 1934-36 the WPA Pool was designated in 2008. Set on a landfill site between the former Erie Basin and Gowanus Canal, its Art Moderne design sets it apart from other WPA projects.
Constructed between 1934-36 the Astoria Park Pool was designated in 2007. Its large size and waterfront location offers swimmers dramatic views of the Hell Gate and Triborough Bridges.
Check out the Highbridge Play Center constructed between 1934-36 it was designated in 2007. The former site of a reservoir, the elevated location of the Center offers views of the Harlem River valley.
Constructed between 1934-36 it was designated in 2007.Designed in a style that combines Modern Classical and Moderne elements, this is the only WPA pool in the Bronx.
Constructed between 1934-36 the Sunset Pool was designated in 2007. Designed by Herbert Magoon, the construction of the pool resulted in a major redesign of the eastern half of the park.
Check out the Betsy Head Pool, constructed between 1937-39 it was designated in 2008. The Betsy Head Rec Center was the city's first public facility to include an outdoor pool.
Check out the Thomas Jefferson Pool, constructed between 1935-37 it was designated in 2007. The cheif architectural feature is the U-shaped bath house, with decorative brickwork and cast stone.
Check out the Tompkinsville Pool, constructed between 1934-36 it was designated in 2008. Joseph L. Hautman designed the streamlined Art Moderne-style Pool, the only WPA pool on Staten Island.
