Summer is upon us, and now New Yorkers will have a place (several, actually) to go cool off.
New York City beaches, and those across the tri-state area, opened for the summer season starting Saturday. Beginning on Memorial Day weekend, beaches in NYC will remain open until September 13, 2026.
All 14 miles of city-run beaches in the five boroughs are free and open to the public.
Lifeguards will be on duty daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty, and in closed sections, which are marked with signs or red flags.
Throughout the beach season, each beach is classified based on its sanitary conditions, which also impacts whether a section is closed or if swimming is limited. Below is what each color-coded signs displayed at every beach indicate:
- Open — swimming and wading is permitted (green)
- Advisory — swimming and wading is permitted, but not recommended (yellow)
- Closed — swimming and wading is not permitted (red)
See a full list of NYC beaches here.
The city’s outdoor public pools open for the season on Saturday, June 27, and indoor pools are open year-round.
