The Davis Center will unveil its revamped Gottesman Pool on June 27. The huge oval-shaped pool is set to welcome swimmers this Friday. Ahead of the pool’s grand opening, Davis Center closed on June 8. It will reopen on June 27.
Highlights
- A freshly reconceptualized Gottesman Pool will open at the northern end of Central Park.
- The pool serves as the centerpiece of the recently opened Davis Center near the Harlem Meer.
- Gottesman Pool will open to the public on June 27 and remain operational through early September.
Gottesman Pool Comes to Harlem Meer This June
After many years of work, a completely redefined Gottesman Pool is set to open on Friday. Central Park informed its visitors on its website that the Davis Center is closed from June 8 onwards to get ready for the opening of the Gottesman Pool.
The notification said the Davis Center’s overlook, boardwalk, and surrounding landscapes will be accessible to visitors during this period. The huge 285-foot-long pool’s design, which reminds one of an oasis, offers community swim, free Learn to Swim lessons, and other aquatic programs.
Operational from June 27 through early September, the pool will remain open between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM every day. The pool will be closed between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM for cleaning. The Gottesman Pool is opening alongside many other public pools across NYC.
Davis Center Ribbon Cutting
The Davis Center officially opened its doors to the public on April 26. The construction of the new facility at the Harlem Meer was made possible through a joint effort of $160 million, contributed by the City of New York, donors, and the local community.
On April 25, the Central Park Conservancy officially unveiled the groundbreaking $160 million project in the presence of the project leaders, elected officials, and the Harlem community.
According to a press release, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said, “The opening of the Davis Center in Central Park is a shining example of what makes New York City more livable and the best place to raise a family.”
Offering year-round access, the Davis Center serves as a new model for equitable, community-focused design at one of America’s most iconic landmarks.
Explore Onsite Amenities and Services
With a key focus on accessibility, the Davis Center is designed to connect the community with nature. The facility easily blends into the park’s north end, helping reclaim access to a landscape that had long been blocked.
Open all year round, the space provides a range of wellness classes, family-friendly games, and events on the new Harlem Oval in the spring and fall.
Seasonal activities such as skating at the newly opened ice rink, which provides open skate, figure skating, and hockey programs, are perfect for the colder months, late October through March.
The facility offers many amenities, including a gathering space, a new boardwalk, locker rooms, and public restrooms.
Positioned on the eastern side of Central Park, the Davis Center is located between 106th and 108th Streets. It is a transformative space for Harlem and the rest of the city where New Yorkers can reconnect with nature. With the restoration of a vital part of the historic Central Park, the facility offers an open and inclusive space for everyone.
