June 21, 2007
Beach under construction for Brooklyn's floating pool
NewYorkology was on a Hidden Harbor Tour on Wednesday evening, and among the sights was a water-side view of the Floating Lady Pool, the free public swimming pool that will soon open on the East River.
 It's currently docked fairly centrally under the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, (and the Brooklyn Queens Expressway,) awaiting construction of its beach near the foot of Joralemon Street.
From the top deck of the Zephyr, it looked like there was still a lot of work to be done at Joralemon Beach ahead of the opening, planned for the week of July 4.
The pool will have a capacity of 175 people at a time and a sand beach that can accommodate up to 1,000. The will be and volleyball courts, sand soccer grounds, cabanas, beach chair rentals and hot dog and burger-type fare. (Though the Post reports today that no alcohol will be sold.)
One more picture of the pool after the jump.
Earlier: NY Water Taxi plans service to East River floating pool
Free swimming pool to open on East River for July 4
June 21, 2007 10:06 AM in Kids, Out of Manhattan, Sightsology, Sports, Tours
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