The 6 Best Public Pools in Brooklyn
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- Man, the WPA really knew how to build pools.
Betsy Head Pool
Another WPA pool, Betsy Head is now the only public pool in Brownsville after the closing of the Howard Pool. This pool—named after 19th-century philanthropist Betsy Head, who stipulated in her will that her money be used to aid the welfare of children and build recreation centers—might not have the most up-to-date locker rooms, but the pool itself is clean and refreshing and is watched over by a large lifeguard staff. Another nice feature at Betsy Head is the free swim classes on offer for city kids who might not otherwise have the opportunity to learn how to swim.
Located at Boyland, Livonia and Dumont Avenues, Brownsville