The parks department has a nice page on the new facility including a video of the pool filling up, more pictures of the construction of the pool and yet more of kids enjoying some splashing around in what looks like a test run in mid-January.
According to the site: "This $66.3-million complex features an Olympic-sized pool and NHL-regulation ice rink. It is the first of its kind in the city and includes ADA-accessible features. Flushing Meadows Corona Park Pool & Rink is the largest recreation complex ever built in a city park at 110,000 square-feet.The Olympic-size indoor public pool, the first to open in New York City in four decades, has an adjustable floor and diving tank for public swim and competitive meets."
Membership for adults 18 and up is only $75 for the year ($10 for 55+ and free for kids).
Straight from the website:
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Pool Details
Opening date: February 29, 2008
Size: 25 meters x 50 meters (7’-6” deep to 12’-9” deep) with ten lanes
Diving Boards: 3 (one 3-meter and two 1-meter)
Special Features The tank can be divided into three sections. One has a moveable floor to reduce the depth of the pool, one section at 7’-6”and a diving tank at 12’-9”.
Facility includes a mezzanine bleacher section that seats approximately 450 spectators.
An outdoor terrace adjacent to the pool deck.
Photo credit: New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
