No. 75 - Check out the Lynbrook Pool

No. 75 in the Patch series, “,” is to check out the .

Lynbrook residents should feel lucky to have a pool right here in our own village. Many towns, if they have a pool, are often extremely overpopulated, especially this summer with the heat waves. But the , located at Greis Park, is just for Lynbrook residents, which helps to cut down on the crowds.

It is not too late to register for the and take advantage of all the other things it has to offer. To register, all you need to bring with you is two forms of identification. Sign-ups are done at the Lynbrook Recreation Center.

The also has a Sprinkler Park, located right next to the pool. The sprinklers are on seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; again, this is just for Lynbrook residents to take advantage of.

The has many other things going on this summer. 

New sessions of pool lessons will begin on Monday, Aug. 1.

Guppies (18 months to 3 years) — parents must participate ($60)

Level 1-5 swimmers — $80 (two weeks)
Day classes: Monday through Thursday from 10-10:40 a.m., 10:45 a.m. to 11:25 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.
Night classes: Monday through Thursday from 5:20 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 6:10 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. (also $80)

Arts and crafts held Mondays and Fridays at 2:30 p.m. (any age)

Noodle night takes place every Friday at 5:30 p.m.

Movie nights (8 p.m. at the Lynbrook Recreation Center)

• July 26 — Shrek Forever After
• Aug 8 — Toy Story 3
• Aug 23 — Despicable Me

On Tuesdays at 12 p.m., the brings books to the pool. They can be checked out right by the pool. At 1 p.m., there is Story Time for Kids (librarians read to the kids poolside)

Family Night is August 19 (pool members only)
There will be pizza, a deejay, games, etc. The fun starts at 4 p.m.

There is still plenty of summer left to take advantage of the pool.

Category: Parks & Gardens

Phone: (516) 599-8000
Hours: Pool is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.