If you are looking for a way to cool off this summer in Western New York, you will be able to swim for free at these pools.

As part of New York Governor Kathy Hochul's "Get Offline, Get Outside" campaign, two state pools in Western New York will be open to the public to use for free.

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The two pools are the Letchworth State Park Pool and the Fort Niagara State Park Pool.

This week New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Parks will be offering free admission to pools in the park.

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As part of her, "Get Offline, Get Outside" campaign, Hochul said that all swimming pools in New York State Parks will be open to all residents for free.

“We’re making it easier for our young people to put down their phones and computers, enjoy time with friends and family, and stay active all cross our state,” Governor Hochul said. “Summer is here – get offline and get outside.”

Along with free admission to swimming pools inside New York State Parks, the Governor launched a new $1.5 million Connect Kids to Swimming Instruction Transportation Grant program.

The program will use the money to help with transportation costs to get kids to swim lessons across the state. This is on top of the Governor's $150 million NY SWIMS investment to support pools in underserved communities.

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Cool Off and Take a Dip at These Local Swimming Pools in the Hudson Valley


There’s nothing quite like taking a dip in a swimming pool during the warm summer months. The first toe dip, the laps across the pool and sunshine beaming on you as you relax in a float are all things I look forward to.

I don’t have a pool but I have friends who do have their own swimming pool. However, schedules don’t always match up for a swim date. I have been to local swimming pools before and I believe it’s such a smart idea that different counties and towns have this as an option.

Check out these Hudson Valley public swimming pools below.

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