As I reported for A Child Grows in Brooklyn, Clermont Pool (At Parham Playground / PS 20 on Clermont between Willoughby and Dekalb in Fort Greene) opens June 29th! I stopped by this morning on my way home from the sprinklers at Underwood Playground to check out the scene. I was happy to see it is full and ready for action! And boy, did it look refreshing. I took some pictures of the rules and posted signs to give you all an idea of what to expect. See you soon for a refreshing dip!
Posted from New York, New York, United States.
UPDATE: Due to rain the stoop sales will be tomorrow, Sunday!
Assuming it doesn’t rain on Saturday there is a huge stoop sale event going on in Fort Greene organized by the Carlton / Willoughby block association. So far there are 17 stoops participating on Carlton Ave between Myrtle and Dekalb, but usually people join in on the day-of. If you are looking for gently used kids clothes and toys, or just something fun to do outside with your kids, check it out. I will be out there with Cameron selling a few items… and I am sure we will check out what everyone else has too! Here’s the flyer:
Come find some bargains!
All summer I had many excuses as to why I wasn’t going to the pool at PS 20 / Parham Playground / Clermont pool in Fort Greene. “Someone told me it’s really cold.” ” I heard there are a lot of crazy strict rules.” “I think it might be too crowded.” Well, forget it. It’s not cold at all, and on a hot day it’s downright lovely. I even heard one kid exclaim to her mom “It’s warmer than the shower!” As far as the rules go, the only ones I ever see them enforce are in regards to running and jumping. I had heard there were restrictions about babies wearing hats, and wearing t shirts. If these rules do exist, they don’t seem to be enforced, so I wouldn’t worry about it. And while sometimes it can get a little crowded, its easy enough to roam around the pool, or sit your baby in the little side well where they can splash safely. Overall, I have to say I’m embarrassed for not having gone sooner this summer, but you can bet Cameron and I will be there every afternoon we can until it closes!
Pool Time with Cameron
Clermont pool is open until Labor Day
Hours of operation are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
PS 20 Playground Between Clermont Ave. & Adelphi St
It’s a mini pool – perfect for kids – 40′ x 20′ x 3′
See you there!
