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For a certain sect of swimming enthusiasts in New York City, the start of September brings the yearly lament: Why should our outdoor public pools close while it’s still so hot outside? In Public Pools ...

New York City's free, public pools officially open for the summer today, including a brand new pool in Central Park. The Parks Department operates more than 75 outdoor pools across the five boroughs.

Many communities have town beaches, with access restricted to just residents. Providence has six pools, the most of any municipality in the state. Cranston's pool has been closed since the pandemic.

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