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Public pools in Newark

2 pools on the map, closest to downtown first.

Good to know: Public pools are usually seasonal and may charge a small daily fee; open-swim, lap-swim and lesson times change each season, so check the operator’s schedule first.

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Aerial view of Branch Brook Park within the northern portion of Newark, Essex County, New Jersey from an aircraft which just
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Questions

Where are the public pools in Newark?

Rotunda Pool, Sharpe James & Kenneth A. Gibson Recreation & Aquatic Center.

Are they free?

Public pools often charge a small daily fee; prices and season dates are set by each operator.

Where does this list come from?

OpenStreetMap, the volunteer-built map. Places marked private are left out, but some listed places may still be limited to members, residents or customers; check posted signs.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Locations are named after the nearest city park where one is within a quarter mile.

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