Lately I’ve been getting lots of google searches for information about the Clermont Pool at PS 20 / Parham Playground in Fort Greene, so I decided to do a compilation post with all the news you can use!
Clermont pool hours of operation – the pool has two main sessions, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, and 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm. If there is a line forming (only 30 people are allowed in at a time) the lifeguards will enforce 30 minute sessions, which means after 30 minutes they will clear the pool and let the line in.
Your little one needs to be wearing a swim diaper. It’s fine to wear a hat, and I haven’t seen them care about what color shirt you, or your little one is wearing. The only rules I see them really enforcing are “no jumping” and no lounging on the deck of the pool.
There is a shower that you are supposed to use before you enter the pool – and I would recommend after too! By the way, they clean the pool every morning before it opens.
Cameron and I take a dip
The water is already plenty warm. Believe me, I am a baby when it comes to cold water – and it’s just fine!
If you bring a stroller, park it on the side where the line forms near the bike rack.
You can bring a bag into the pool area. I generally leave my phone at home and just bring a bag with sunscreen, a diaper change, a towel, and some water. I come to the pool already wearing my bathing suit so I don’t have to leave the line to change.
Defend your place in line – there are only 30 spots and lots of the kids will try and cut in line. Just be sure of yourself and your spot.
If there is a line, and you really want to get back into the pool immediately because you little one is having tons of fun, dash out as soon as you can after the lifeguard blows the whistle for the end of the 30 minute session. You might get back in for the next session if you are speedy and lucky.
The pool is only 3 feet deep – kids must be 3 feet 8 inches to enter on your own (without a guardian).
Only one adult/caregiver is allowed per child – so 2 parents can’t go in with one child. If you talk to the security guy at the gate he will let you swap out.
If your little one needs to use the bathroom the security guy will let them leave to use the facilities and then come back. Don’t worry – you won’t loose your spot in the pool.
There is a small “gutter” area (for lack of a better word) around the edge of the pool that is an inch or two deep, and about 8 inches wide. This area is great for getting your little one used to the water, for getting in and out of the pool, and for splashing in general. Cameron loves to jump into my arms from this area, and to have some splash time.
And now – go and enjoy the pool! If you want more information, check out my other posts about Clermont Pool.
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