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2013-07-16 4:51 PM

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My apologies if this has been asked/answered, but I can't seem to search in the new site. I'm looking for a pool or gym with a pool in midtown. I see that NYSC has an 18 yd pool in times square and I plan on checking it out. I'd prefer 25 yds or more with defined lap lanes, but will take what I can't get. I work at 48th and park so I can't make it to Chelsea or the Chinatown Y and consider it a reasonable "long lunch".

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2013-07-17 8:32 AM
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This is something I have really researched, just because I love swimming so much and really hate bad pools! I finally found Manhattan Plaza Health Club. It's 25 yards, pretty wide lanes, and it usually doesn't get too crowded. There's also a retractable roof, so you can get some sun on nice days. It's on 43rd and 10th.

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2013-07-24 8:10 PM
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The Equinox at Columbus circle has a 25 yard pool that should be pretty empty during lunch hours. Gets very crowded right after work though.
2013-07-24 10:41 PM
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Not quite midtown but NYC Recreation Center in Chelsea is 25 yards if I recall correctly. John Jay has a 25 yard pool as well.
2013-07-25 4:19 AM
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Originally posted by mnbrickx

This is something I have really researched, just because I love swimming so much and really hate bad pools! I finally found Manhattan Plaza Health Club. It's 25 yards, pretty wide lanes, and it usually doesn't get too crowded. There's also a retractable roof, so you can get some sun on nice days. It's on 43rd and 10th.

Michele

Thanks Michele (and everyone else) I joined MPHC and this seems to be a good solution for me. Plenty of room to swim and there is a Citibike dock right outside, so getting across town isn't such a chore, just a nice warmup, at least until the weather gets bad.
2013-07-25 12:00 PM
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Nice! I guess I'll see you around the pool


2013-08-01 12:56 PM
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Hey idk if anyones mentioned but Lehman college in Bronx has a pretty nice olympic sized pool.
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