It was a very exciting day for kids and also adults in Washington Heights on Thursday -- not only due to NYC pools being back open but because Highbridge Pool has undergone some major upgrades. NatDuddridgeTV has the story.
The former wading pool was converted into a lounge area. There is giant chess, a sandpit, a mist zone and, of course, there's also an Olympic-size outdoor pool.Lin-Manuel Miranda's movie"In the Heights."
So there should be no surprise there was line to get inside on Thursday. But that won't always be the case. Parks Department officials say on really busy days there will be swim sessions with time limits to give everyone a chance, and if the line is really long you may also get a bracelet to come back later and skip the line.
Parks operates 53 outdoor pools in the five boroughs, open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., though operations could be adjusted based on daily lifeguard coverage to keep swimmers safe.
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